Path design and jungle monster optimization

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A jungler is like an artist painting on the canvas of the map. Turning a 5v5 game into a 6v4 or 7v3 depends on the jungler's pathing design.

3-1. First Path: Full Camp vs. 3 Camp Ganking
Full Clear: This is chosen by growth-oriented junglers like Karthus, Lillia, and Master Yi, for whom growth is crucial. The goal is to reach level 6 as quickly as possible, and the key here is 'optimization'—cutting the path between camps to the shortest possible distance without stealing experience from minions.

3-Camp Gank: This strategy is chosen by aggressive junglers with strong early game potential, such as Lee Sin, Elise, and Jarvan IV. They secure both buffs and a key camp, then immediately intervene in a lane to aim for first blood. While failure carries the risk of falling behind in growth, success can snowball the entire game.

3-2. Principles of Counter-Jungling (Invade)
Counter-jungling is not simply about stealing enemy monsters. When the enemy jungler's location is confirmed, thoroughly clearing the opposite jungle is akin to **'cutting off their future growth'**. In particular, killing large monsters (such as the Gromp or the large Raptors) while leaving the smaller ones behind delays their respawn time, which can further disrupt the enemy's movement patterns.

3-3. Counter Ganking: The Turning Point of the Match
The criterion that distinguishes a skilled jungler from a novice is counter-ganking. It is a play where you hide in advance in a location where the enemy jungler is likely to come while your allied laner is pushing the lane. If you succeed in a counter-gank, you can shatter the enemy jungler's morale and secure lane control permanently. To do this, you need to develop the habit of always pressing the Tab key to check the enemy jungler's CS count and deduce their location. LoL Toto