Diana vs Hecarim JUNGLE Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana vs Hecarim

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Diana should focus on efficient full clears toward a safe first reset to maintain tempo against Hecarim.
Prioritize contesting river Scuttles only when nearby lanes have priority to avoid Hecarim's fast counter-ganks.
This matchup is a mid-length snowball vs scale duel where Diana must leverage her burst and objective control to outpace Hecarim's speed engages.

Jungle Plan

Path for a full clear then sequence camps toward dragon or Herald timers to pressure objectives with your superior sustained magic damage.
Invade only if lanes show strong priority and Hecarim is visible on the opposite side to punish his moderate invade resistance.
Track Hecarim's pathing to counter-gank his early ganks using your level 6 (R) for multi-target engages and skirmishes.

Danger windows

Respect Hecarim's early level 3-6 window where his speed and engage threaten isolated river fights and counter-ganks.
Avoid low-health clears near contested objectives to prevent forced smite fights against Hecarim's strong dueling with (E) and (R).
Be cautious contesting Scuttle or invading when your lanes lack priority, as Hecarim can collapse quickly with superior mobility.

Early game

Start with a full clear to hit level 3 quickly and unlock the (Q)+(W)+(E) burst combo for safer trades.
Avoid early river fights unless your lanes have priority to prevent being punished by Hecarim's high mobility and counter-ganks.
Secure first Scuttle only if you can collapse with nearby laners to contest Hecarim's speed advantage.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your (Q)+(W)+(E) combo to burst down jungle camps and punish Hecarim's overextensions.
Level 6 unlocks your (R), enabling strong objective fights and counter-ganks; use this window to force fights where you can hit multiple targets.
After your first AP skirmish item, increase pressure on objectives and trades as your burst and clear speed outpace Hecarim's.

Win conditions

Convert your faster clear speed and level 6 power spike into early objective control by pressuring dragon and Rift Herald with your team.
Use your (R) to create multi-target skirmishes and counter-ganks, punishing Hecarim's predictable speed engages.
Deny Hecarim free farm by invading safely when lanes have priority and force him into teamfights where your burst and magic damage excel.