Hecarim vs Trundle JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Hecarim vs Trundle

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Hecarim's superior clear speed to maintain high camp tempo and pressure lanes that overextend early.
Leverage high mobility to counter-gank and control river scuttle when nearby lanes have priority.
Prioritize fast clears and objective-side engages to convert speed into mid-game teamfight impact and scaling advantage.

Jungle Plan

Path toward lanes that overextend to punish with fast ganks and force Trundle off camps.
Contest river control and Scuttle when nearby lanes can move first, using your mobility to outmaneuver Trundle's slower engage.
Counter-jungle or invade only when you have lane priority or catch Trundle isolated, leveraging your speed to escape if collapsed on.

Danger windows

Avoid isolated river fights early where (E) pillar can trap you and his dueling strength is high.
Be cautious contesting objectives when low on health or without lane priority, as Trundle can force smite fights.
Respect windows when (W) is active, as he gains sustain and movement speed, increasing his threat in skirmishes.

Early game

Start with a full clear focused on camps near lanes likely to push forward to enable early ganks or counter-ganks.
Fight for first Scuttle only if your lanes have priority and Trundle is pathing toward river, else avoid risky invades.
Use your speed to reset tempo before dragon or Rift Herald to secure optimal positioning for objective fights.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to initiate fights aiming to fear carries from fog and force objective fights.
Reach your first dueling item quickly to enhance mid-game dive and teamfight presence.
Respect Trundle's level 6 (R) power spike that drains resistances; avoid extended fights against him during this window.

Win conditions

Use your fast clear speed and mobility to maintain jungle tempo and deny Trundle free farm.
Convert lane priority into cross-map pressure by ganking overextended lanes and forcing objective fights with your (R) engage.
Leverage mid-game power spike to initiate teamfights and secure dragons or Rift Herald, denying Trundle scaling and front-line durability.