HANJIN BRION vs Kiwoom DRX: LCK 2026 Draft Preview
HANJIN BRION faces Kiwoom DRX in LCK 2026 with key draft insights on Varus bans, Aurora WR and meta combos that decide who controls the matchup.
HANJIN BRION
Kiwoom DRXTL;DR: In the LCK 2026 match between HANJIN BRION and Kiwoom DRX, HANJIN BRION holds the draft edge thanks to Aurora delivering 63.6% WR over 11 games while both teams heavily contest Varus at 83.6% presence.
HANJIN BRION Draft Profile
HANJIN BRION receives heavy bans on Rumble at 39.7% and Varus at 38.2%. The team bans Varus 39.7% and Karma 36.8% themselves. Signature picks center on Ezreal at 22.1% pick rate with 46.7% WR and Xin Zhao at 20.6% with 50% WR. Aurora stands out at 63.6% WR over 11 games, pointing to an early-mid flex style that punishes slow scaling opponents.
Kiwoom DRX Draft Profile
Kiwoom DRX sees Varus banned 42.7% against them. They ban Rumble 41.5% and Varus 31.7%. Their picks feature Yunara at 25.6% with 38.1% WR and Gnar at 23.2% with 57.9% WR. Ryze offers 58.3% WR over 12 games, supporting a scaling approach that pairs with Xin Zhao at 35% WR.
Current Meta in LCK 2026
Varus dominates at 83.6% presence and 74.1% ban rate. Rumble reaches 78.3% presence while Orianna sits at 76.9%. Blue side first pick Aphelios posts 80% WR over 5 games. Ezreal climbed from 50% to 100% WR this patch over 3 games, a shift both teams can exploit given their history with the champion.
Key Combos and Synergies
Annie and Milio lead pairs at 100% WR over 7 games with neutral GD@15. Aurora and Miss Fortune hit 100% WR with +1438 GD@15 for early dominance. Trios such as Annie, Lucian, Milio also reach 100%. Local LCK trends favor these over global pairs like Naafiri and Viktor at 100% WR, so both teams will prioritize LCK-specific synergies such as Renekton, Varus, Wukong.
Who Wins the Draft: HANJIN BRION or Kiwoom DRX?
HANJIN BRION holds more draft options through higher WR on flex picks. Both sides must ban Varus, Rumble and Orianna. HANJIN BRION likely opens with Ryze or Ezreal on blue side. Kiwoom DRX may prioritize Gnar or Yunara.
Scenario 1: Blue side HANJIN BRION picks Ryze early, forcing Kiwoom DRX to ban Varus and answer with Xin Zhao.
Scenario 2: Red side Kiwoom DRX secures Gnar, leading to a late-game scaling draft around Ryze.
| Champion | Who values it | Pick or ban | WR | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varus | Both | Ban | 47.1% | 34 |
| Rumble | Both | Ban | 52.5% | 59 |
| Orianna | Both | Ban | 50.9% | 57 |
| Gnar | Kiwoom DRX | Pick | 57.9% | 19 |
| Aurora | HANJIN BRION | Pick | 63.6% | 11 |
| Ezreal | Both | Pick | 39.4% | 94 |
FAQ
Q: Which team holds the draft advantage between HANJIN BRION and Kiwoom DRX? A: HANJIN BRION holds the edge, backed by Aurora at 63.6% WR over 11 games versus Kiwoom DRX at 38.1% on Yunara.
Q: What champion should HANJIN BRION ban first against Kiwoom DRX?
Rumble stands out at 41.5% ban rate by Kiwoom DRX and 39.7% against HANJIN BRION, making it the top priority.
*Data: draftlol draft & meta model — LCK 2026 stats, snapshot 2026-07-31 10:00 UTC.*