In Honor of Kings, the jungler role has always been one of the most demanding, and Crickex Affiliate notes that most players drawn to it tend to enjoy the thrill of taking control and dictating the pace of the game. But while the idea sounds empowering, the reality often paints a different picture. Many players may love jungling in theory, but lack the experience or decision-making required to truly succeed. Choosing the wrong hero can make an already difficult role even more punishing.

According to Crickex Affiliate’s hands-on testing, some jungle heroes come with very strict requirements. One mistake—such as giving up a buff or losing early tempo—can quickly lead to a collapse in momentum and spiral into a disadvantageous situation. These heroes typically have very high potential ceilings but extremely low error tolerance. If you’re not already proficient with them, it’s best to steer clear.

Take Pei Qinhu for example. Since his release, he’s been a tempo-based jungler with strong early presence. He combines long-range poke with close-range burst, boasting two skills and two enhanced auto attacks right from level one. Skilled players often use him to invade enemy territory and dominate the early game. In metas where marksmen were weak, Pei’s mid-range burst became a reliable alternative for pushing towers.

Even in the current meta, where many assassins are underwhelming, Pei Qinhu remains a popular pick. But Crickex Affiliate emphasizes that this hero isn’t for beginners. While he isn’t mechanically complex, his playstyle demands tight, uninterrupted momentum. If he fails to pressure the enemy jungle or gets caught even once early on, the loss of tempo can be fatal. A single death or recall at the wrong moment can derail the entire game, making recovery nearly impossible.

Han Xin is another example of a jungler with high risk, high reward potential. He thrives on map control and objective steals, not direct combat. His early-game damage is mediocre, so success hinges on his ability to anticipate the enemy jungler’s route and invade effectively—often through stealth, not brute force. In losing games, a skilled Han Xin can still split push, steal major objectives, or create map pressure. But all of this requires experience and excellent game sense, far beyond the capabilities of most novice players.

New players often misjudge the timing or risk, thinking “one more steal won’t hurt,” only to end up caught and punished. What’s more, Han Xin is currently considered a weak pick overall, even for high-level players, which makes him an even riskier choice in the current meta. Until he gets buffed, Crickex Affiliate suggests staying away.

Liu Bei is another jungler who demands tight execution. Similar to Pei Qinhu, Liu Bei thrives on brute strength and early domination. His burst damage during the early and mid-game is impressive, and he’s relatively mobile. But if the enemy marksman gets ahead or Liu Bei makes a single misstep, he becomes vulnerable and easy to shut down. Once his tempo stalls, enemy junglers can freely farm, and Liu Bei’s advantage evaporates.

Moreover, Liu Bei’s success depends heavily on player awareness and game sense. He lacks high-mobility gap closers, so picking the right moment to engage is crucial. Whether it’s baiting enemies with gravity creatures, camping bushes, or waiting out key enemy skills, new players are often overwhelmed by the tactical depth required. Crickex Affiliate concludes that Liu Bei, while not weak in raw stats, demands a level of mastery that makes him unsuitable for beginners.

In short, heroes like Pei Qinhu, Han Xin, and Liu Bei offer powerful tools for snowballing—only if you can play them nearly flawlessly. Without consistent decision-making and fast reactions, one small error can be the beginning of the end. Crickex Affiliate recommends newer players choose more forgiving junglers until they’ve mastered the basics of map control and tempo.