HANJIN BRION vs Nongshim RedForce: LCK 2026 Draft Preview
Draft analysis for HANJIN BRION vs Nongshim RedForce in LCK 2026 covers bans, signature picks like Pantheon and Varus, meta shifts and key synergies that shape the matchup.
HANJIN BRION
Nongshim RedForceTL;DR: Nongshim RedForce holds the draft edge over HANJIN BRION in this LCK 2026 matchup thanks to stronger Jarvan IV and Pantheon synergies. Varus posts 80.8% presence while Orianna sits at 77.3%, forcing mutual bans on both. The clearest signal is Rumble rising from 20% to 71.4% WR this patch over 7 games.
HANJIN BRION Draft Profile
Opponents ban Rumble at 36.5%, Orianna at 35.1% and Varus at 35.1% against HANJIN BRION. The team responds by banning Varus 36.5% and Karma 33.8%. Signature picks include Ezreal at 21.6% pick rate with 43.8% WR over 16 games and Aurora at 58.3% WR over 12 games. Xin Zhao appears in 20.3% of drafts at 46.7% WR. The profile points to flexible early aggression with some scaling tools like Ryze.
Nongshim RedForce Draft Profile
Nongshim RedForce draws bans on Orianna 46.1%, Varus 42.1% and Rumble 42.1%. They ban Varus themselves at 39.5% and Karma at 30.3%. Their signatures feature Pantheon at 22.4% pick rate with 35.3% WR over 17 games and Jarvan IV at 53.3% WR over 15 games. Yunara shows in 19.7% of drafts at 46.7% WR. The team leans on jungle pressure and early skirmish setups.
State of the Meta — LCK 2026
Varus leads presence at 80.8% with 70.9% ban rate. Orianna follows at 77.3% presence and Rumble at 76.3%. Rumble climbed from 20% to 71.4% WR this patch over 7 games. Strong B1 options include Ashe at 52.2% WR over 23 games and Rumble at 50% WR over 18 games. These trends favor sides that can secure Jarvan IV or answer with Ryze flexes in the Nongshim RedForce matchup.
Synergies That Decide Drafts
Top LCK pairs include Annie and Milio at 100% WR over 7 games with neutral GD@15. Aurora and Miss Fortune reach 100% WR over 6 games with +1438 GD@15 early lead. Trios such as Annie, Lucian and Milio hit 100% WR over 7 games. Global ALL_TIER1 trends highlight Naafiri and Viktor at 100% WR, yet local LCK favors Ashe and Pantheon or Renekton and Varus combinations for these two teams.
Who Wins the Draft: HANJIN BRION or Nongshim RedForce?
Nongshim RedForce carries more draft options through versatile jungle and bot flexes. HANJIN BRION must ban Orianna, Varus and Rumble. Nongshim RedForce should ban Varus, Karma and Rumble. Most likely B1 picks are Ryze for HANJIN BRION or Jarvan IV for Nongshim RedForce. One path sees Nongshim RedForce secure Jarvan IV and Pantheon early while HANJIN BRION answers with Ezreal and Xin Zhao. Another path forces both teams into Rumble and Orianna bans, opening Ashe and Lulu for Nongshim RedForce.
| Champion | Who values it | Pick or ban | WR | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varus | Both | Ban | 45.9% | 37 |
| Orianna | Both | Ban | 51.7% | 58 |
| Rumble | Both | Ban | 53.1% | 64 |
| Pantheon | Nongshim RedForce | Pick | 48.5% | 97 |
| Jarvan IV | Nongshim RedForce | Pick | 53% | 117 |
| Ezreal | HANJIN BRION | Pick | 39.8% | 98 |
FAQ
Q: Which team holds the draft advantage in HANJIN BRION vs Nongshim RedForce? A: Nongshim RedForce holds the edge with Jarvan IV at 53.3% WR over 15 games and Pantheon synergies at 35.3% WR.
Q: What single ban matters most against Nongshim RedForce?
Banning Varus is critical because it carries 80.8% presence and 70.9% ban rate across LCK 2026.
*Data: draftlol draft & meta model — LCK 2026 stats, snapshot 2026-08-05 08:00 UTC.*
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