Nongshim RedForce vs HANJIN BRION: LCK 2026 Draft Edge

TL;DR: Nongshim RedForce enter their LCK 2026 meeting with HANJIN BRION holding the clearer draft edge: Jarvan IV has delivered a 63.2% WR over 19 games for Nongshim, while HANJIN BRION’s most-played core is less reliable. The decisive question is whether BRION can deny that engage engine without conceding premier meta bans.

Nongshim RedForce Draft Profile

Opponents target Nongshim’s solo-lane and control options first, banning Orianna in 45.6% of series and Rumble in 41.1%, followed by Varus at 36.7%. Nongshim answer with a similarly meta-conscious ban list: Varus (34.4%), Orianna (30%), Vi (28.9%) and Karma (27.8%).

Their strongest repeatable priority is Jarvan IV, whose 63.2% WR over 19 games supports proactive engage and early gank routes. Ryze sits at 50% WR over 14 games, while Rumble also posts 50% WR over 12 games, giving Nongshim scaling and flex potential around a reliable jungle initiator. The concern is their lower-return comfort: Jayce has only a 21.4% WR over 14 games, and Ezreal is at 28.6% WR over 14 games.

HANJIN BRION Draft Profile

HANJIN BRION receive heavy respect on Orianna (36.7% ban rate), Jayce (32.2%) and Varus (31.1%). They also ban Orianna at 32.2%, Varus at 30%, and both Karma and Bard at 27.8% and 26.7%, signaling a preference to remove stable lane control and support utility.

Their identity centers on Ezreal, picked 23 times for a 47.8% WR, plus Xin Zhao at 52.6% WR over 19 games. Aurora is their best high-volume upside pick at 53.8% WR over 13 games, but Ryze has reached only 37.5% WR over 16 games. BRION have more comfort picks than proven flex answers, which could make their red-side responses predictable.

State of the Meta — LCK 2026

The opening ban phase should be crowded. Orianna owns 78.7% presence with a 63.3% ban rate, while Varus reaches 75.3% presence and a 65.5% ban rate. Rumble follows at 73.8% presence, making all three costly concessions for either team.

For B1, Lucian has a 53.3% WR over 15 games, ahead of Rumble at 50% over 20 games and Orianna at 50% over 14 games. Neither side should blindly prioritize Ezreal, whose B1 record is only 40.9% WR over 22 games. The patch trend favors a cautious Jayce read: he rose from 0% to 40% WR across 10 games, but that still does not rescue Nongshim’s team-specific results. Karma fell from 100% to 50% WR in 6 games, weakening a BRION staple.

Synergies That Decide Drafts

Nongshim should value the local Alistar plus Jarvan IV pair: 86% WR over 7 games with +866 GD@15, an early engage template. BRION’s natural local trio is Ezreal, Karma, and Xin Zhao, at 100% WR over 5 games but -1068 GD@15; it is a late, scaling route rather than a lane-smashing one.

The best clean counters avoid BRION’s core. Jayce, Pyke, and Ziggs hold 100% WR over 4 games with +1950 GD@15, while Rakan, Vi, and Xayah have 100% WR over 4 games and +2420 GD@15. Globally, Poppy and Viktor are a separate ALL_TIER1 trend at 100% WR over 7 games, but neither team’s current profile makes it the most likely centerpiece.

Who Wins the Draft: Nongshim RedForce or HANJIN BRION?

Nongshim have more credible draft options because Jarvan IV, Ryze, and Rumble can support both engage and scaling. BRION should must-ban Jarvan IV and consider Rumble or Orianna; Nongshim should must-ban Orianna, Varus, and Xin Zhao. Nongshim’s likely B1 is Lucian if available, while BRION should likely B1 Orianna rather than force Ezreal.

If BRION ban Jarvan IV, Orianna, and Rumble, Nongshim should likely pivot into Lucian and seek the Rakan, Vi, Xayah early-game shell. If Nongshim ban Orianna, Varus, and Xin Zhao, BRION should likely take Ezreal with Karma and pursue their slower scaling trio.

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*Data: draftlol draft & meta model — LCK 2026 stats, snapshot 2026-08-14 10:00 UTC.*