Assassins are a high-damage class known for their ability to quickly erase carries. They are great for seizing control of the game and eliminating priority enemy team targets. Despite not being the most popular type of pick in the jungle, there are still many great assassin jungle options. Let’s take a look at some of the top picks!
Best Assassin Junglers in League of Legends
Kha’Zix
A great evergreen option for a jungler assassin is Kha’Zix. In his entire history of existence, he was often the greatest champion, at his worst times, he was average. The champion has a huge player base and Riot will never let him be weak for a long period of time.
Kha’Zix is distinguished by a fast clear, one of the greatest invade abilities, fast objective taking time, fast carry elimination, stealth, mobility, etc. The champion quite literally has it all. Due to the wealth of his kit, Kha’Zix has become one of the go-to picks for players looking to solo-carry games.
Rengar
Rengar has quite an unassuming nature. By looking at professionals, you would think that the champion is easy to play, however, it could not be further from the truth. Rengar is a champion that requires extreme precision and calculation. Despite being extremely hard to play, the reward for mastering this champion is immense. A true master of Rengar can easily seize control of a game, and single-handedly carry their team to victory.
Evelynn
Evelynn is not in the greatest spot at the current moment, but she was always one of the best jungle assassins. Despite not being that great currently, she is a pick worth learning. Evelynn has quite a unique kit, considering that the champion is invisible for 90% duration of the game. The unique kit is a huge perk, and it’s only a matter of time until the champion becomes extremely powerful again. Anyhow, it’s important to highlight that Evelynn is still viable at this very moment.
Elise
Another AP jungle assassin who has earned a spot on the list is Elise. She is a powerful pick that has extremely nice ganks, the ability to solo objectives, and she also has a really great kit for invading. The good thing about this champion is that she has quite a useful Q, as well as very strong base damage. This means that she will always be useful, even when she falls behind to enemies (in terms of gold, lvls, etc).
Talon
Talon is another great option when it comes to jungle assassins. He has an incredible invading potential. With enough practice, a good Talon will be able to completely remove the enemy jungler from the picture, clearing the path for his team to size every possible objective, and close out most games with a victory.
Nidalee
We saved the best, and the hardest, for the last spot. Nidalee is a highly mechanically demanding assassin jungler. She peaks in the early game, where she can assert dominance by ganking or invading the enemy jungle. Nidalee also excels at skirmishes, however, she is quite a risky pick. Without a lot of practice, it’s pretty easy to become a useless team member. Not landing Q’s, or having proper clear speeds is quite detrimental. In summary, Nidalee has quite a high-skill floor, and playing her is only beneficial to those willing to invest the time to become great at this champion.
Final Thoughts
Assassin junglers can be a great addition to most drafts, but they are certainly an amazing addition to any jungler’s rotation. Having a solid assassin pick you can rely on is greatly useful when faced with squishy enemy opposition.