TOP 5 VIEGO COUNTERS JUNGLE

Viego, the Ruined King, is a formidable jungler known for his ability to reset fights and take over games through his passive, Sovereign's Domination. His strength lies in skirmishes and extended fights where he can capitalize on takedowns. However, he has vulnerabilities that can be exploited:

• Predictable engage patterns: Viego relies on his Spectral Maw (W) for crowd control, which has a noticeable wind-up.
• Dependent on resets: Without early takedowns, Viego struggles to sustain in fights.
• Limited mobility: Outside of his Harrowed Path (E), Viego lacks significant mobility options.

To effectively counter Viego, consider champions that can:

• Disrupt his resets: Prevent him from securing kills to deny his passive benefits.
• Apply early pressure: Exploit his weaker early game to set him behind.
• Control objectives: Secure dragons and Rift Heralds before Viego can capitalize on them.

1. Elise

• Playstyle: Early-game AP jungler with strong gank potential.
• Strengths:
  • Cocoon (E) provides reliable crowd control to lock down Viego.
  • Spider Form (R) allows for burst damage and tower dives.
  • Superior early-game presence to invade and pressure Viego.

Play Tips:

• Invade early: Utilize your strong dueling to disrupt Viego's jungle pathing.
• Gank frequently: Apply pressure on lanes to prevent Viego from farming safely.
• Objective control: Secure early dragons and Rift Heralds to snowball your lead.

2. Ivern

• Playstyle: Supportive jungler with utility and objective control.
• Strengths:
  • Brushmaker (W) and Triggerseed (E) provide shields and slows to protect allies.
  • Daisy! (R) adds an additional frontline to absorb damage.
  • Can counter jungle effectively without taking damage.

Play Tips:

• Control vision: Deny Viego's information to limit his gank opportunities.
• Protect carries: Use your shields and crowd control to keep Viego off your backline.
• Objective focus: Prioritize securing dragons and Baron with your smite advantage.

3. Bel'Veth

• Playstyle: Scaling jungler with high attack speed and true damage.
• Strengths:
  • Void Surge (Q) allows for quick repositioning and chasing.
  • Royal Maelstrom (E) provides damage reduction and lifesteal.
  • Outscales Viego in extended fights.

Play Tips:

• Farm efficiently: Reach your item spikes to match Viego's mid-game power.
• Counter gank: Respond to Viego's ganks with your superior dueling.
• Split push: Apply pressure on side lanes to draw Viego away from objectives.

4. Rek'Sai

• Playstyle: Early-game jungler with strong map control.
• Strengths:
  • Un-burrow (W) provides knock-up crowd control.
  • Tremor Sense (Passive) allows for tracking Viego's movements.
  • High burst damage to eliminate Viego quickly.

Play Tips:

• Early aggression: Invade Viego's jungle to set him behind.
• Gank proactively: Utilize your tunnel system to surprise Viego and his teammates.
• Objective timing: Use your early strength to secure dragons and Rift Heralds.

5. Nunu & Willump

• Playstyle: Tanky jungler with strong objective control.
• Strengths:
  • Consume (Q) provides sustain and objective securing power.
  • Absolute Zero (R) offers a powerful zoning tool in teamfights.
  • Biggest Snowball Ever! (W) enables long-range ganks.

Play Tips:

• Objective focus: Prioritize securing dragons and Baron with your smite and consume combo.
• Disrupt engages: Use your crowd control to peel Viego off your carries.
• Teamfight presence: Position yourself to absorb damage and protect your team.