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The Best Jungler in the Philippines (2024): Who Dominated the Meta?

The Best Jungler in the Philippines (2024): Who Dominated the Meta?

If 2023 was wild for MLBB junglers, 2024 was a battlefield of precision, aggression, and fast decision-making. As someone who plays solo queue almost daily and follows the PH esports scene religiously, I’ve seen how the jungle meta has shifted — and who truly reigned supreme.

From flashy assassins to reliable tanky cores, 2024 showcased a wide range of viable jungle heroes. But among all the contenders, one name consistently stood above the rest — Martis. Let me walk you through why Martis was the best jungler in the Philippines in 2024, based on ranked experience, pro-level usage, and community love.


A Quick Look Back: The Jungle Meta in 2024

Before we jump into Martis, let’s talk context. The 2024 jungle meta in the Philippines was defined by:

  • Fast jungle clear – Crucial for early map control.

  • Strong ganking potential – Especially before the 5-minute mark.

  • Sustain and mobility – Junglers had to rotate like mad.

  • Early objectives – Teams fought over turtles like they were Legendary Pokémon.

With the pace of games getting faster and more aggressive, junglers couldn’t afford to be passive. They had to dictate tempo.

Why Martis Was the King of the Jungle in 2024

1. Insane Early Game Power

Martis didn’t need fancy mechanics. What he needed was momentum, and once he got it, it was GG. His fast jungle clear meant he was almost always ahead in gold and XP. By the 3-minute mark, he could already be setting up for that first Turtle with confidence.

2. Crowd Control + Anti-CC

His 2nd skill (Mortal Coil) was one of the best tools to cancel crowd control. Fighting an Atlas or Khufra? Martis didn’t care. His kit gave him immunity to CC while dishing out massive damage.

3. Execution Ult (Decimation)

The reason why most squishies feared him — once your HP bar turned red, you knew what was coming. With resetting kills, Martis became a teamfight-cleanup machine. I’ve had games where one good initiation led to a triple kill in seconds.

4. Flexibility in Team Comps

Whether your team needed a tanky core or an aggressive burst jungler, Martis delivered. His sustainability in teamfights made him great even without support peels.

Martis in the Philippine Ranked Scene

Ask any Mythical Glory player in the Philippines in 2024 — Martis was one of the most banned and picked junglers, especially during peak hours. In my own experience, I’d either:

  • First pick him, or

  • Watch him get banned before my turn.

Players feared his early game presence. Unlike Ling or Lancelot who needed setup, Martis could snowball by just playing aggressive and farming efficiently.

Martis in Esports (PH MPL & MDL 2024)

In the MPL PH Season 13 and 14, Martis had a strong showing:

  • Picked in crucial playoff matches.

  • Used by star players like Wise (Blacklist) and Kramm (TNC).

  • Often the go-to against heavy CC lineups.

What made Martis shine in pro play was his reliability and simplicity. He didn’t need mechanical outplays — he was about smart engages and confident finishers.

Other Top Junglers in 2024 (PH Scene)

While Martis stood out, he wasn’t alone. Here's a quick look at other top jungle picks:

🔪 Hayabusa

Still a fan-favorite for his mobility and burst, Hayabusa remained strong in the hands of mechanically gifted players. He struggled against CC-heavy teams but was devastating in the right draft.

⚔️ Fredrinn

The tank-jungler meta lived on in 2024, and Fredrinn was the king of sustainability. Great for drawn-out fights and objectives, but required solid coordination.

🌀 Nolan

This newer assassin jungler gained traction mid-2024. His combos were flashy and deadly, but hard to master. In the hands of a skilled player, Nolan could 1v5.

🐉 Yin

After a few buffs, Yin made a comeback. Isolating and deleting enemy cores with his ultimate made him deadly in small skirmishes.

My Personal Journey with Martis in 2024

I still remember my first 2024 ranked game with Martis. It was early January. My team drafted an aggressive lineup: Khufra, Pharsa, Bruno, and Ruby. I locked in Martis, unsure if he was still strong post-December patch.

Five minutes in, I was already 3/0/2. We secured Turtle, invaded buffs, and ended the game in under 12 minutes. That match sparked my year-long journey with Martis.

By April, he became my most played hero, with over 300+ matches and a 72% win rate. Whether I was solo queueing or 3-man stacking with friends, Martis became my comfort pick. Even in losing games, I could carry or delay long enough to flip the momentum.

Tips for Playing Martis Jungle in 2024

If you’re planning to main Martis this year, here’s what worked for me:

  1. Prioritize Red Buff early for better gank damage.

  2. Use Mortal Coil smartly — it’s your lifeline against CC and dive.

  3. Don’t rush your ult — wait for enemy HP to dip into execution range.

  4. Map awareness = success — Martis excels when he rotates and snowballs early.

  5. Secure Turtle and invade — Martis thrives in early skirmishes.

Final Verdict

2024 was a dynamic year for the jungle role in MLBB, but no hero made more impact — both in solo queue and pro play — than Martis.

He embodied everything a jungler should be: fast, disruptive, deadly, and unrelenting. For Filipino MLBB fans, Martis wasn’t just a hero — he was a symbol of the classic Pinoy aggressive playstyle: initiate hard, fight smart, and finish strong.

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