Pantheon is a strong early-game jungler known for his aggressive ganking potential and map presence. Here's how to effectively counter him:

Early Game Counter Strategy

• Place deep vision in Pantheon's jungle to track his movements
• Avoid solo encounters during early game unless you have a clear advantage
• Ward river and jungle entrances to prevent surprise ganks
• Be cautious of level 2-3 ganks as this is when he's most dangerous

Post-Level 6 Counters

• Track Pantheon's ultimate cooldown
• Place deeper vision to spot potential ultimate ganks
• Ward side lanes to protect from cross-map plays
• Communicate his absence to teammates immediately

Strong Counters Against Pantheon

• Gwen (Best counter due to scaling and durability)
• Rek'Sai (Can match early pressure)
• Volibear (Tankiness and sustained damage)
• Darius (Strong dueling potential)
• Wukong (Good all-in potential)

Key Tips

• Don't overextend without vision
• Watch for Flash + W engage combos
• Coordinate with team during his split-push attempts
• Fight when his ultimate is on cooldown
• Build armor early if struggling

Power Spike Windows

1. Level 3 (Full basic ability combo)
2. Level 6 (Ultimate unlocked)
3. First item completion (Usually Eclipse or Divine Sunderer)

Weak Against

• Late game scaling champions
• Tanks with good sustain
• Champions with strong disengage

Remember to prioritize objectives when Pantheon uses his ultimate elsewhere on the map, as this creates a temporary 4v5 situation in your favor.

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