Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN vs JD Gaming: LPL Draft Edge

TL;DR: JD Gaming hold the pre-match draft edge over Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN in LPL 2026 because their Renekton and Vi each carry a 71.4% WR across 21 games, giving JD Gaming two proven early-game anchors while Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN must protect a narrower core.

Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN Draft Profile

Opponents target Varus in 39 bans, a 45.9% rate, then Vi at 27 bans and 31.8%. That pressure identifies a team that wants reliable pick threat and lane priority. Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN answer with Orianna bans in 38 games (44.7%), alongside Jarvan IV at 25 and Nocturne at 21, prioritizing jungle-to-mid engage denial.

Their clearest comfort pick is Gnar: 12 wins from 16 games for a 75% WR. Vi remains a strong carry enabler at 66.7% WR over 15 games, while Azir and Ahri each post 63.6% WR in 11 games. This is a flexible draft shell: Gnar can stabilize side lanes, Vi supplies engage, and the mid pool offers scaling or roam follow-up. The concern is Lulu and Yunara, both frequently selected but below 47% WR.

JD Gaming Draft Profile

JD Gaming’s opponents ban Nocturne 44 times (28.9%) and Orianna 43 times (28.3%), with Jarvan IV, Varus, and Vi also drawing heavy respect. JD Gaming themselves remove Orianna in 63 games (41.4%), then Poppy 35 times and Jarvan IV 32 times, showing a systematic preference to control initiation and counter-engage.

The team’s broadest winning core is Renekton and Vi, each at 71.4% WR across 21 games. Jarvan IV has a 57.7% WR over 26 games, while Rumble reaches 54.5% in 22 games. JD Gaming can draft early pressure through Renekton-jungle combinations, yet Karma adds a 66.7% WR over 15 games for a safer scaling or poke structure.

Current Meta in LPL 2026

Orianna defines the league at 81.9% presence and a 68.5% ban rate, so neither side should expect access without a deliberate trade. Jarvan IV has 60.1% presence, while Rumble reaches 58.3% and 55.4% WR. For Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN, that reinforces their habitual Orianna and Jarvan IV bans; for JD Gaming, it creates a chance to trade jungle control for Renekton.

B1 data favors Gnar at 100% WR in 3 games, Nocturne at 75% in 12 games, and Orianna at 64% in 25 games. The patch trend also supports Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN’s top-side confidence: Gnar rose from 66.7% to 100% WR in 3 games, while their Yunara dropped from 87.5% to 25% in 4 games.

Key Combos and Synergies

Locally, Nautilus, Rumble, and Vi own a 100% WR across 5 games with +1323 GD@15: an early snowball trio JD Gaming can assemble. Corki, Gnar, and Nami also have 100% WR in 5 games and +381 GD@15, giving Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN a credible early local response.

The strongest counter-combo is Bard, Ezreal, and Naafiri: 100% WR over 7 games with +1121 GD@15. Globally, Lulu and Rek'Sai are 100% WR in 5 games, but their -409 GD@15 signals a later scaling route rather than an early lead.

Who Wins the Draft: Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN or JD Gaming?

JD Gaming have more options because Renekton, Vi, Jarvan IV, Rumble, and Karma all fit distinct structures. Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN should must-ban Renekton, Jarvan IV, and Rumble; JD Gaming should prioritize bans on Gnar, Vi, and Orianna.

JD Gaming’s likely B1 is Vi if available; Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN should likely B1 Gnar. In one scenario, Ninjas in Pyjamas.CN ban Renekton, Jarvan IV, and Rumble, then build around Gnar and Azir. In another, JD Gaming ban Gnar, Vi, and Orianna, then should pivot into Renekton with Karma for early control and scaling insurance.

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*Data: draftlol draft & meta model — LPL 2026 stats, snapshot 2026-09-05 09:00 UTC.*