Taliyah vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Taliyah vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 6, 2026

Overview

Use Taliyah's superior clear speed and worked ground to reach river early and secure Scuttle control in narrow chokes.
Leverage (W) displacement and (E) zone control to punish Hecarim's predictable pathing and reduce his mobility impact.

Jungle Plan

Prioritize full clears while maintaining worked ground to enable fast rotations and early river presence.
Fight for Scuttle when nearby lanes hold priority, using (W) and (E) to control river chokes against Hecarim's engage.
Use (R) to cut off Hecarim's escape or flank routes and create numbers advantages around dragon and Rift Herald.

Danger windows

Beware early river fights before level 6 when Hecarim's speed and (E) fear can overwhelm if isolated.
Avoid low-health clears near contested camps where Hecarim can force smite fights or collapse with (R) fear.
Respect moments when (W) and (E) are down, as Hecarim can exploit reduced peel and zone control to engage aggressively.

Early game

Start with a three-camp clear preserving worked ground to maximize clear speed and maintain gank readiness.
Contest first Scuttle only when your lanes have priority to avoid overextension against Hecarim's counter-gank potential.
Avoid early direct invades without vision and lane setup to trap Hecarim in narrow paths with (W) and (E).

Power spikes

Level 6 unlocks (R), enabling cross-map plays and counter-engages on Hecarim's dives; use this window to force picks or secure objectives.
First completed mage item boosts poke and wave control, allowing safer pressure on camps and lanes before Hecarim can respond.
Level 3 grants access to (Q), (W), and (E), enabling punishes on Hecarim's dashes; hold these abilities for confirmed engages.

Win conditions

Convert faster clear tempo and worked ground control into early river dominance to secure Scuttle and dragon vision.
Use (W) and (E) to trap Hecarim in narrow paths during counter-jungling or gank setups, denying his mobility advantage.
Leverage (R) to create numbers advantages around objectives, enabling your team to force fights where your poke and zone control excel.