DuoBest mid and jungle duos in LoL (patch 26.21)
The best mid and jungle duos coordinate a gank with chained crowd control or use long-range ultimates to win fights away from the lane. Here are all the mid + jungle synergies we analyze, with their level 6 protocol and the mistakes to avoid.
Best mid and jungle duos in LoL (patch 26.21)
Ahri + EliseMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighElise stuns with her cocoon and Ahri charms: the enemy can't escape the gank.
Anivia + AmumuMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumAmumu stuns and Anivia cuts off the path with her wall and her storm.
Galio + Jarvan IVMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighJarvan locks down with his R and Galio lands beside him with a shield.
Galio + NocturneMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighNocturne drops on a champion and Galio lands next to him with a shield for the whole team.
Karthus + SejuaniMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumSejuani freezes and Karthus finishes everyone with his R from anywhere.
Katarina + Xin ZhaoMid + Jungle · Difficulty: HighXin Zhao charges and knocks up; Katarina finishes with her R and her leaps.
Lee Sin + OriannaMid + Jungle · Difficulty: HighLee Sin kicks the target into the group and Orianna pulls them together with her R.
Lissandra + Jarvan IVMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumJarvan knocks up and locks down with his R, Lissandra freezes: the enemy doesn't move during the fight.
Malzahar + ZacMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumZac launches into the air and Malzahar suppresses the target with his R.Orianna + Jarvan IVMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumJarvan locks the enemies in and Orianna brings them together with her R.
Sylas + ViMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighSylas slows and abducts; Vi chases with her R and doesn't let go of her target.
Syndra + BriarMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighSyndra stuns with her spheres and Briar dives in to finish.
Twisted Fate + Lee SinMid + Jungle · Difficulty: HighTwisted Fate shows up with his gate and Lee Sin finishes with his kick.Twisted Fate + NocturneMid + Jungle · Difficulty: Medium-HighWeak until level 6; from there, two global ultimates to win in any lane.
Viktor + HecarimMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumHecarim charges in and Viktor traps enemies with his gravity field.
Yasuo + GragasMid + Jungle · Difficulty: MediumGragas stuns and pushes, and Yasuo finishes with his R on whoever is left in the air.Tips for playing these duos
- The gank is set up in the lane. The mid pushes so the jungler arrives with an advantage. Call it on voice before you move.
- Level 6 changes the fight. Two coordinated ultimates win fights and objectives. Practice the order.
- Place vision before going in. Ganks fail when the enemy sees the jungler coming. Wards in the entrance bushes.
Best duos by lane
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a good mid and jungle duo?
A jungler who can start or finish on the mid's control, and both with power spikes at the same levels. The best combine an early gank with a strong ultimate.
Is an engage jungler or a finisher better?
It depends on your mid: if they're control-based, a finisher takes advantage of the window; if they're fragile, an engage jungler protects them.
Do you need voice chat?
It helps a lot: long-range ultimates and coordinated ganks work better with communication.
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