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Game patch 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1

Reference patch 16.20.1

Ivern Jungle · Normal Draft

Ivern has an established clear and map plan that can function without lane income while contesting camps and objectives.

Primary roleStandard Summoner's Rift preparation
Champion overview
Historical referenceRecommendation review pending

These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.

Recommendation patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build validation patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Normal Draft · Jungle

Utility jungle

Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.

Primary role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1

Gustwalker Hatchling

450 gold

Provides Smite progression and the movement-focused Jungle companion.

1
Ally utility

Redemption

2,300 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

2
Boots

Ionian Boots of Lucidity

900 gold

This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.

3
Team heal

Moonstone Renewer

2,200 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

4
Carry boost

Ardent Censer

2,200 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

5
Cleanse

Mikael's Blessing

2,300 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

6
Repeated spell rotations

Cosmic Drive

3,000 gold

Completes the six-item inventory with movement speed and ability haste for repeated late-game spell rotations.

Complete build choices

Choose the route before play

Recommendation review pending

AlternativeTeam gets burstLocket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.View full route

Best when: Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

  1. Ally utilityRedemption
  2. BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. Carry boostArdent Censer
  5. CleanseMikael's Blessing
  6. Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeTeam needs movementShurelya's movement speed helps allies start or leave a fight.View full route

Best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps allies start or leave a fight.

  1. Ally utilityRedemption
  2. BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
  3. Shurelya's Battlesong
  4. Carry boostArdent Censer
  5. CleanseMikael's Blessing
  6. Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Complete build comparison

Complete build comparison

Recommendation review pending

Build review neededUtility jungleRecommendation review pendingView full route

Recommendation review pending

  1. Ally utilityRedemption
  2. BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
  3. Team healMoonstone Renewer
  4. Carry boostArdent Censer
  5. CleanseMikael's Blessing
  6. Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeTeam gets burstLocket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.View full route

Best when: Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

  1. Ally utilityRedemption
  2. BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
  3. Locket of the Iron Solari
  4. Carry boostArdent Censer
  5. CleanseMikael's Blessing
  6. Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive
AlternativeTeam needs movementShurelya's movement speed helps allies start or leave a fight.View full route

Best when: Shurelya's movement speed helps allies start or leave a fight.

  1. Ally utilityRedemption
  2. BootsIonian Boots of Lucidity
  3. Shurelya's Battlesong
  4. Carry boostArdent Censer
  5. CleanseMikael's Blessing
  6. Repeated spell rotationsCosmic Drive

Runes and summoner spells

Runes and summoner spellsIvernJungle

Build value through repeated combat while keeping Smite for camps and objectives.

Normal Draft
Primary tree

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Secondary tree

Domination

Sudden ImpactRelentless Hunter
Summoner spells
FlashSmite
Keep Smite

Smite is part of Jungle companion progression and objective security. The movement or combat spell beside it is the adjustable slot.

Change the movement spell

Ghost can fit sustained access; Flash can fit one immediate reposition. Use the champion's route and intended fights to choose.

Static alternatives

Compare the problem before changing the plan

These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.

Team gets burst

Locket of the Iron Solari

Locket gives nearby allies an immediate shield when enemy burst lands together.

Team needs movement

Shurelya's Battlesong

Shurelya's movement speed helps allies start or leave a fight.

Only when enemy healing is deciding fights

Oblivion Orb

Oblivion Orb supplies healing reduction without committing to a completed Morellonomicon. Skip both when healing is not the problem or an ally already covers your target reliably. Healing reduction does not reduce shields.

Conditional component, not a core item. Complete Morellonomicon only when its stats and slot efficiency justify delaying another purchase.

Situational AP purchase

When should you buy anti-heal?

Buy healing reduction when enemy healing or regeneration is deciding fights and you can keep damaging the relevant target. Grievous Wounds reduces healing; it does not reduce shields, magic damage or crowd control.

Start with the component

Oblivion Orb can provide healing reduction without immediately paying for a completed Morellonomicon. Fit the component around your core damage, mana and survival needs; check the current queue's item tooltip.

Finish when it fits the fight

Complete Morellonomicon when its stats and slot efficiency suit your build. Do not treat it as a mandatory first item just because your champion deals magic damage.

Coordinate coverage

Multiple Grievous Wounds sources do not add their percentages together. Another reliable applier may cover the same target, but you may still need your own source for a separate fight or target.

Repeated spell damage and damage over time can maintain coverage more reliably than a single hit. Match the purchase to your actual spell access, enemy sustain and the teammates who can apply the debuff.

Will the fight last long enough?

If you die before dealing damage, you apply no healing reduction. If your target dies before healing, there is little healing to prevent. The debuff applies on qualifying damage immediately; it does not need to build up. It remains briefly after your last hit, so teammates can benefit even after you disengage.

Only healing during the active debuff counts. For example, 40% reduction prevents 80 of a 200-point heal, or 400 of a 1,000-point heal, before other modifiers. Compare that with the damage, penetration or survival you delayed; neither example guarantees a kill. Healing after the debuff expires is unaffected.

See the Oblivion Orb and Morellonomicon references for current effects and queue availability. These are situational decisions, not a measured best-build claim.

Kit reference

Ivern abilities

Ability names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads are independently written; the current in-game tooltip remains authoritative.

Abilities Data Dragon 16.20.1Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive

Friend of the Forest

What it doesIvern cannot attack or be attacked by non-epic monsters. Ivern can create magical groves on jungle camps which grow over time. When the grove is fully grown, Ivern may free the monsters to receive gold and experience.

Practical readFriend of the Forest is the always-on rule shaping Ivern's normal trading and fight pattern. Watch its in-game state before committing.

Q
Q ability

Rootcaller

What it doesIvern conjures a vine, dealing damage and rooting enemy targets hit. Ivern's allies can dash to the rooted target.

Practical readRootcaller contributes movement or repositioning and damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

Cooldown14/13/12/11/10 secCost60Listed range1125 units
Movement

The cast changes position or access. Account for where the champion finishes, not only where the ability begins.

W
W ability

Brushmaker

What it doesIn brush, Ivern and his nearby allies attacks deal bonus magic damage. Ivern can activate this ability to create a patch of brush.

Practical readBrushmaker contributes damage. Its value changes with cooldown, range and target access; recognise the setup before moving into its effective area.

Cost30Listed range1150 units
E
E ability

Triggerseed

What it doesIvern places a shield on an ally which explodes after a short duration slowing and damaging enemies. The shield refreshes if it hits no enemies.

Practical readTriggerseed creates setup or area pressure. Place it where the opponent must choose between entering its space, changing route or giving up the immediate contest.

Cooldown11/10/9/8/7 secCost70Listed range750 units
Reset condition

Meeting the listed condition refreshes or reduces downtime. Missing that condition changes the next available cast.

Protection

The protection or sustain is part of the cast's value. Compare its timing with incoming damage rather than reading only the offensive effect.

R
Ultimate

Daisy!

What it doesIvern summons his Sentinel friend Daisy to fight with him. Re-cast command Daisy to attack or move.

Practical readDaisy! is part of Ivern's R pattern. Read its listed effect first, then track the cooldown and condition that make the next use valuable.

Cooldown140/130/120 secCost100Listed range600 units

Adapt the plan

What to do when the game changes

Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.

Even plan

Keep the clear moving and choose high-information plays

1
Pathing

Track opposing camps and lane states instead of forcing the first visible target.

2
Map play

Trade sides of the map when contesting would require weaker lanes to move first.

3
Fights

Save important control for the enemy who threatens your carries or objective access.

Pings, movement and objectives

Ivern Jungle map plan

Link each clear to the next informed decision. Pings should tell lanes where you are pathing and whether the team is contesting or trading an objective.

Ahead

Turn tempo into controlled territory

Ping
Use On My Way before entering a lane, Assist Me before an objective and Danger when nearby lanes cannot move to an invade.
Path or gank
Gank when the lane has reach, damage and a safe exit. Do not wait beside a protected target while camps and the next objective disappear.
Objective
Establish vision with the nearest winning lane, keep Smite available and avoid chasing away from the objective after gaining control.
Even

Choose the play with the clearest information

Ping
Use On My Way early enough for the lane to prepare, Assist Me only when nearby lanes can move, and Retreat when the contest has already become late.
Path or gank
Prefer a lane with crowd control, damaged opponents or a favourable wave. A visible opponent is not automatically a usable gank.
Objective
Check Mid and Bot priority before Dragon, or Mid and Top before Herald. Set a safe entrance before beginning the objective.
Behind

Trade the map instead of forcing recovery

Ping
Ping Retreat from lost contests, Danger on likely invades and On My Way when covering a vulnerable lane or remaining camp.
Path or gank
Counter-gank or help only when allies can survive until arrival. Repeated low-chance ganks deepen the camp and level deficit.
Objective
If entry is unsafe, trade for camps, a wave, vision or the opposite objective. Keep Smite and crowd control for a contest the team can actually reach.
Objective setup

Four calls, in order

Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Before the route

    Decide which camps lead toward the objective and ping the nearby lanes before they spend the wave or recall timing.

  2. 2
    Check priority

    Confirm which nearby lanes can move first. Do not convert an isolated objective marker into a forced fight.

  3. 3
    Control entry

    Move with a teammate, sweep one entrance and keep Smite available before committing damage to the objective.

  4. 4
    Finish or turn

    Call whether the team is finishing, fighting or leaving. Mixed decisions are more dangerous than either clear choice.

Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.

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