Best jungler?

[quote=jitterbug14]Right now I am using Xin Zhao as a jungler right now. Is this considered a jungler? I don't really know much about the junglers but I want to try. What champions are considered junglers and which would you suggest? Budget is 1350 ip preferably but I would like to hear others too. Thanks[/quote]

[quote=Electro522]There is a long list of junglers, but as of right now, the top three (from a top elo standpoint) are [[lee sin]], [[kha'zix]], and [[rengar]]. However, the 2014 season is about to end, and the jungle will change IMMENSELY once the preseason changes roll out. By the looks of it, tank/sustain junglers might actually become quite liable, due to the new strength of the new jungle. So, for tank junglers, try [[skarner]], [[rammus]] (who is actually ok as of right now), and [[sejuani]]. For sustain junglers, go for [[aatrox]], [[warwick]], and [[xin zhao]]. Do be careful with the sustain junglers once the game begins though, for early on, they may not be able to take the damage from the jungle camps. For all three of this champions, it might be wise to start with their W ability ([[blood thirst / blood price]] for Aatrox, [[hunters call]] for Warwick, and [[battle cry]] for Xin)[/quote]

[quote=PsiGuard][quote=Electro522][[rammus]] (who is actually ok as of right now)[/quote] I see what you did there. [[Xin Zhao]] is a great jungler for beginners. As Electro said, [[Kha'zix]], [[Lee Sin]] and [[Rengar]] are arguably the top 3 junglers right now, though they're a bit more difficult to play. If you want to try a different champion without spending much IP, [[warwick]], [[nunu]] and [[fiddlesticks]] are all fairly cheap and really easy to clear with even if you don't have optimal runes.[/quote]

[quote=Electro522][quote=PsiGuard] I see what you did there.[/quote] Actually, that wasn't my intention at all. Nice catch though.[/quote]

[quote=emoriam]Surprsingly often banned and picked in higher Leagues are [[Rammus]] and [[Fiddlesticks]] at the moment. Next to the junglers already mentioned there are [[Jarvan]] and [[Pantheon]] worth to add imo.[/quote]

[quote=HiFromBuddha][quote=emoriam]Surprsingly often banned and picked in higher Leagues are [[Rammus]] and [[Fiddlesticks]] at the moment. [/quote] Well, they both have ridiculously long and strong CC. I personally always ban Fiddle, good Fiddles are a hassle to play against. And not to menCAWCAWCAWCAWCAWCAW out of fucking no where to completely turn a fight. It's really damn annoying. Seriously, help my CAWs, ban Fiddle. But yes, as of right now, [[Kha'Zix]], [[Rengar]] and [[Lee Sin]] are the most contested. If you want someone who's easy to play though, go with [[Warwick]] or [[Vi]]. They both have guaranteed and easy lockdown that both have a great impact on fights. Additionally, [[Udyr]] is a good, cheap choice for beginners as well. Please, try not to suffer from T2G syndrome though.[/quote]

[quote=Zordagoth][quote=HiFromBuddha]Please, try not to suffer from T2G syndrome though.[/quote] ^ 1 billion time this ._.[/quote]

[quote=NorthernRedStar]Carry junglers work the best in soloQ (in diamond and master tier it's just as effective, if not more so, to use heavy early game junglers). For current carry junglers: - [[Kha'zix]] - [[Rengar]] - [[Master Yi]] (lower elos) - [[Amumu]] (AP) For early game pressure junglers: - [[Shaco]] - [[Lee Sin]] (probably the hardest one - haters gonna hate) - [[Vi]] - [[Jarvan IV]] Then there's [[Fiddlesticks]] and [[Rammus]] who are somewhere in-between those categories.[/quote]

[quote=extradelicious]Is elise just gone from the current meta?[/quote]

[quote=HiFromBuddha][quote=extradelicious]Is elise just gone from the current meta?[/quote] The meta still does favour her style of early aggression play, but the issue is that Rito has over nerfed her that really doesn't give her anything over the other champions other than being a walking cocoon bot. People like Rengar, Lee and Kha just do more things and do them better than Elise right now. She has her uses, a two second stun is pretty amazing, but she just can't do the same things as she used to. The top picks get nerfed, and the next best take their spot. That's what happened to Elise.[/quote]