The search for an effective counter to Lucas Jungler has been a hot topic lately. Lucas has emerged as one of the most frequently picked jungle heroes in the current meta.

Despite assassins still dominating high-tier ranked and competitive play, Lucas has carved out his own niche as a powerful jungle alternative.

Why Lucas Jungler is So Strong

Lucas excels in several key areas:

• High Burst Damage – He can instantly delete enemy assassins with a single combo.

• Ultimate as Anti-CC – His transformed ultimate makes him immune to crowd control, allowing him to secure objectives like Lord without fear of enemy disruption.

How Falcons PH Exposed a Weakness

During the ESL Mobile Masters, Falcons PH demonstrated a viable counter to Lucas Jungler when facing ONIC PH.

Though they ultimately lost the series 3-1, their use of Fredrinn revealed a crucial strategy:

The Solution? Tank Junglers

The most effective counter to Lucas Jungler isn’t another assassin—it’s a durable tank jungler like Fredrinn.

Why Tanks Work Better:

• Survivability – Lucas relies on bursting down squishy targets. A tank jungler can withstand his combo and outlast him in fights.

• Objective Control – Tank junglers naturally excel in securing objectives, which aligns perfectly with the current meta.

R7’s Analysis:
During a live stream, R7 highlighted the logic behind this counter:
"Lucas Jungler will get crushed by Fredrinn in ranked. Why risk playing an assassin that loses half HP from one combo when a tank jungler only loses 25%? If the meta demands objective play, the solution is simple—tank junglers."

Will This Strategy Catch On?

So far, Falcons PH is the only pro team to test this approach. With MPL resuming soon, it’ll be interesting to see if more teams adopt tank junglers as the definitive counter to Lucas.

One thing’s clear: the days of Lucas’ jungle dominance might be numbered.