7.41e Ward Recommendations

September 5th, 2026

Introduction

Below is a set of practical ward spots from the TI2026 stage, covering four high-value areas—portals, river runes, jungle, and lanes—to help you take control of vision in the current patch.

I. Portal Wards

First up are several ward spots near the portals. Their core job is to track enemy movement toward the portals while keeping an eye on the creep waves and nearby jungle camps. The last one is the most concealed of all and serves a single purpose: scouting the portals themselves.

II. River Rune Wards

The next few wards cover the mid-lane rune spots along the river. To place some of them, you'll need to cut down a few trees first.

III. Jungle Wards

Next come several warding spots inside the jungle. Their biggest advantage is that they are very hard for the enemy to find.

IV. Lane Wards

The final set of lane wards is all about tracking creep movement. The first two go near the lotus pools: you'll see part of the creep wave and the path leading to the Wisdom Shrine. The other two can be placed around the tier-2 towers to watch for creep pushes—extremely useful in certain games.