# AOV Jungle Guide — From Basics to Advanced
## Why Jungle Matters
The jungler controls the pace of the game. Good ganks win lanes; bad pathing loses them.
## Jungle Clear Route
1. Start Sage Golem (blue buff side)
2. Clear Might Golem (red buff)
3. Gank nearest lane with double buff advantage
4. Return to clear remaining camps
5. Contest first dragon at 2:00
## Top Jungle Heroes (March 2026)
### S-Tier
- **Keera**: Burst assassin with dash resets. Snowball queen.
- **Elandorr**: Ranged jungler with safe clears and strong ganks.
### A-Tier
- **Murad**: High skill ceiling, insane when mastered.
- **Zephys**: Tanky bruiser, forgiving for beginners.
## Gank Timing
- Level 4 power spike — immediately look for ganks
- Don't gank if the enemy laner is under tower with full HP
- Ping your lane partner BEFORE you engage
## Objective Control
- Dragon → Gold lead for team
- Dark Slayer → Tower push power
- Always have Punish ready for secure
## Advanced Tips
- Track enemy jungler's position from minion wave states
- Counter-jungle when you see enemy jungler on opposite side
- Use bush vision to set up ambushes