
Ivern Jungle Guide: Pro Tips, Counters & Best Synergies

Ivern, the Green Father champion
Ivern is a unique jungle champion who excels at supporting his team while maintaining efficient jungle clear. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of his strengths and weaknesses.
Strongest Matchups:
- Skarner (58.2% WR)
- Gragas (56.5% WR)
- Maokai (56.5% WR)
- Lee Sin (54.3% WR)
- Rek'Sai (53.8% WR)
- Briar (53.1% WR)
Weakest Matchups:
- Shyvana (42.5% WR)
- Fiddlesticks (42.9% WR)
- Kindred (43.9% WR)
- Evelynn (45.1% WR)
- Talon (45.4% WR)
- Udyr (45.4% WR)
Best Duo Synergies:
- Sett (55.4% WR)
- Camille (54.0% WR)
- Gnar (53.8% WR)
- Katarina (53.1% WR)
- Darius (52.6% WR)
- Garen (52.3% WR)
Essential Tips:
- Start clearing camps immediately when your icon appears on the map to prevent counter-jungling
- Monitor the minimap constantly to use Redemption effectively and support allies
- Use W and Smite at level 1 to steal enemy buffs - ward their jungle early to track their starting position
Advanced Strategies:
- Coordinate with your laners for effective ganks using your unique pathing abilities
- Time your buff steals with enemy jungler movements
- Maximize your passive's efficiency by planning clear routes in advance
- Use Daisy (R) for both engage and disengage scenarios
Understanding these matchups and implementing these strategies will help you maximize Ivern's unique supportive jungle playstyle.