Dplus Kia vs HANJIN BRION: LCK 2026 Draft Preview and Tactical Analysis

Dplus Kia Draft Profile

Dplus Kia enters this matchup with a highly specific banning priority, focusing heavily on Nocturne (50.6% of their bans) and Varus (39.3%). Opponents frequently attempt to disrupt their compositions by targeting Varus (34.8%) and Karma (34.8%).

Their draft identity is built around high-impact jungle presence. The team maintains a 75% WR over 20 games on Jarvan IV, making it their most significant signature pick. They also demonstrate proficiency with Gnar, holding a 100% WR across 10 games, and Bard, with a 72.7% WR in 11 games. While they utilize Xin Zhao in 14 games, their success rate on the champion is lower at 42.9%. The team's draft tends to favor neutral-game transitions, though they struggle when forced into bot-lane scaling with Ezreal, which carries a 30% WR over 10 games.

HANJIN BRION Draft Profile

HANJIN BRION’s banning phase is dominated by the removal of Varus (38.5%) and Karma (35.4%). They face significant pressure from opponents targeting Rumble (41.5%) and Varus (38.5%).

The team's champion pool is centered on versatile carries and jungle stability. Ezreal serves as a primary pillar with a 21.5% pick rate over 14 games and a 50% WR. In the jungle, they rely on Xin Zhao, achieving a 53.8% WR in 13 games. Their mid-lane priority includes Ryze, though this has resulted in a 38.5% WR over 13 games. Notably, they find success with Aurora, maintaining a 63.6% WR across 11 games. Unlike Dplus Kia, HANJIN BRION shows a higher frequency of banning high-presence meta champions like Rumble and Orianna to control the game's tempo.

Current Meta in LCK 2026

The LCK 2026 meta is currently defined by three high-presence champions: Varus (84.2% presence), Rumble (81.8% presence), and Orianna (77.6% presence). These champions are frequently contested, with Varus seeing a massive 74.2% ban rate.

Recent shifts indicate a decline in the effectiveness of Orianna, whose win rate dropped from 75% to 16.7% in recent games. Conversely, there is a significant upward trend for Nocturne, which saw a WR% delta of +80.0%. In the first pick (P1) phase, teams are prioritizing Aphelios, Tali/yah, and Rumble, while Varus and Bard have emerged as high-value second-phase (P2) responses.

Key Combos and Synergies

The LCK 2026 circuit has produced several high-performing combinations. In the local meta, the Neeko and Taliyah pairing holds a 100% WR over 6 games, though it tends to result in late-game outcomes with a GD@15 of -3534. For teams seeking early or neutral advantages, Jarvan IV and Renekton (100% WR, GD@15 +310) and K'Sante and Xin Zhao (100% WR, GD@15 +403) are premier choices.

Trios also present a significant threat, specifically the Renekton, Varus, and Wukong composition, which has maintained a 100% WR over 4 games. On a global scale (ALL_TIER1), the Rumble and Seraphine duo stands out with a 100% WR over 7 games, while Ambessa and Sivir demonstrate strong early-game dominance with a 92% WR and a GD@15 of +1348.

Tactical Edge and Draft Prediction

Dplus Kia possesses a more concentrated set of high-winrate signature picks, particularly in the jungle and top lane. However, HANJIN BRION’s ability to utilize rising meta champions like Aurora could provide an unexpected edge.

For Dplus Kia, the priority must be neutralizing Rumble and Varus to prevent HANJIN BRION from establishing their preferred rhythm. For HANJIN BRION, banning Jarvan IV is essential to disrupt the Dplus Kia core.

The most likely B1 picks for this match are Aphelios or Rumble. We can expect two primary draft trajectories: 1. The Counter-Strike: HANJIN BRION secures an Ezreal, Xin Zhao, and Ryze setup, allowing Dplus Kia to respond with the high-efficiency Renekton, Varus, and Wukong trio (100% WR) to overwhelm them. 2. The Neutral Grind: Both teams focus on the heavy-presence meta, leading to a draft centered around Jarvan IV and Rumble, where the game is decided by mid-game objective control rather than lane dominance.