Leomord jungle has finally made its return to the highest level of competitive play. The man responsible for making this pick relevant again is none other than MP The King, the jungler of Twisted Minds, during their match against AP Bren in MPL PH Season 15.

This pick was anything but conventional. In a meta dominated by high-mobility assassins like Suyou, Joy, and Hayabusa, choosing Leomord was clearly a cheese pick—but MP The King has proven that it was not just unique, it was also effective.

In the match that Twisted Minds had won, MP The King delivered a solid performance with a KDA of 4-2-4, showcasing strong objective control and a decisive presence in teamfights. It didn’t take long for the community to start dissecting the exact build that made his Leomord work.

Talent Emblem: MP The King's Aggressive Assassin Setup

One of the most notable aspects of this pick was the use of the Assassin Emblem, rather than the more traditional Fighter emblem. This clearly indicated MP The King's intention to maximize early-game damage and snowball potential.

Here’s the detailed talent setup:

• Emblem: Assassin

• Talent 1 – Swift: Grants bonus attack speed, helping Leomord clear jungle camps more efficiently.

• Talent 2 – Seasoned Hunter: A crucial talent that boosts Retribution damage against objectives like the Turtle and Lord.

• Talent 3 – Killing Spree: Leomord’s core sustain in fights. Every kill restores HP and grants bonus movement speed—perfect for an aggressive, momentum-based playstyle.

MP The King's Leomord Build: Full Damage, No Defense

For his itemization, MP The King opted for a purely aggressive setup, focusing entirely on damage output without including a single defensive item in the early stages.

1. Tough Boots – Provided resistance to crowd control and allowed better sustain in skirmishes.

2. Hunter Strike – A core item for Leomord; offered cooldown reduction, physical penetration, and movement speed for fast rotations and chases.

3. War Axe – Boosted damage in prolonged fights and synergized well with Leomord’s sustain and mobility.

4. Malefic Roar – Helped burst through tanky frontliners like Minotaur, Fredrinn, or Khufra, all of whom rely on armor-based resistance.

Due to the relatively short length of the game, MP The King never had the chance to complete his fifth or sixth items. But even with this core trio, his Leomord had already played a pivotal role in TM’s victory.

Tactical Fit: Why Leomord Worked

With this setup, MP The King's Leomord became a true mid-to-late game menace. He had the burst damage to eliminate enemy cores, sustain from Killing Spree, and mobility through Hunter Strike and his Phantom Steed passive.

Twisted Minds also deserved praise for how they had drafted and played around this pick. Knowing AP Bren’s discipline and slow-paced style, they used Leomord to force short, explosive fights and leveraged tempo in the mid-game—an area where Leomord thrives.

Could Leomord Jungle Enter the Meta Again?

It's still too early to call this the start of a new meta. But one thing’s certain: MP The King has reignited the conversation around Leomord jungle. In the right hands and under the right conditions, this forgotten fighter can still become a dangerous secret weapon.

Will more teams dare to follow this path? That remains to be seen. But for now, MP The King's Leomord has reminded us all—never sleep on old threats.

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