Nongshim RedForce vs DN SOOPers: LCK 2026 Draft Edge

TL;DR: In LCK 2026, Nongshim RedForce should hold the draft edge over DN SOOPers because Jarvan IV has delivered a 63.2% WR over 19 games for Nongshim, while DN’s own Jarvan IV sits at 7.1% WR over 14 games. Denying that jungle hinge could define the series.

Nongshim RedForce Draft Profile

Opponents target Orianna most heavily against Nongshim RedForce, banning her in 40 games at a 46% rate, followed by Rumble at 40.2% and Varus at 37.9%. Nongshim return the respect: Varus is their most frequent ban at 35.6%, with Orianna, Karma, and Vi also recurring draft removals.

Their cleanest priority is Jarvan IV, a 63.2% WR across 19 games, and it fits an early engage structure well. Ryze, Rumble, and Gnar each sit at 50% WR, giving Nongshim credible scaling and flex routes, but Ezreal at 28.6% WR and Jayce at 23.1% WR are much riskier comfort picks. Expect Nongshim to favor decisive jungle-support pairings rather than blind side-lane carries.

DN SOOPers Draft Profile

DN SOOPers receive frequent bans on Orianna (32.6%), Varus (30.5%), Vi (29.5%), and Rumble (26.3%). Their own ban board is even clearer: Jayce is removed in 42 games for a 44.2% rate, ahead of Orianna at 38.9% and Varus at 33.7%.

The problem is conversion. Ahri is DN’s best listed signature at 54.5% WR over 11 games, while Lee Sin is at 50% WR over 14 games. Their higher-volume options are weaker: Ambessa has 26.7% WR, Vi has 23.1% WR, and Jarvan IV has 7.1% WR. DN have options, but their draft should avoid forcing comfort picks with poor results.

Current Meta in LCK 2026

Varus and Orianna lead the league at 78.1% presence, with ban rates of 68.4% and 63%. Rumble follows at 75.6% presence and a 57.8% ban rate. Those numbers explain why both teams repeatedly spend bans on the same core.

For B1, Ambessa has a 60% WR over 5 games, Varus has 60% WR over 5 games, and Nocturne has 55.6% WR over 9 games. Nongshim should value Nocturne more than DN’s troubled Jarvan IV. The patch trend also favors DN’s Lee Sin, who climbed from 66.7% to 80% WR over 5 games, while Nongshim should be cautious with Rumble, down from 71.4% to 40% WR over 5 games.

Key Combos and Synergies

The local ceiling is Annie, Lucian, Milio at 100% WR over 7 games with -201 GD@15, a neutral-to-late structure. Aurora, Miss Fortune, Nautilus also has 100% WR over 4 games and +1777 GD@15, making it a clear early snowball route.

For champions relevant here, Corki, Lee Sin reached 100% WR over 6 games with +342 GD@15. Ezreal, Karma, Xin Zhao posted 100% WR over 4 games despite -597 GD@15, a scaling option for Nongshim. Globally, Orianna, Yorick has 100% WR over 6 games and +789 GD@15, but it is an ALL_TIER1 trend rather than a proven local pairing.

Who Wins the Draft: Nongshim RedForce or DN SOOPers?

Nongshim have more dependable draft options because their best jungle priority actually converts. DN should must-ban Jarvan IV, Orianna, and Rumble; Nongshim should must-ban Jayce, Varus, and Orianna. Nongshim’s likeliest B1 is Jarvan IV, while DN should likely choose Lee Sin if Jarvan IV is unavailable.

In one likely scenario, DN ban Jarvan IV, Orianna, and Rumble, then build around Lee Sin and Ahri. In another, Nongshim ban Jayce, Varus, and Orianna, secure Jarvan IV, and answer DN’s jungle with an engage-heavy scaling draft.

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*Data: draftlol draft & meta model — LCK 2026 stats, snapshot 2026-08-08 10:00 UTC.*