Nidhogg

Known competitively as Nidhogg, Erick Yoo is a Canadian jungler whose playing days unfolded in the North American scene before he stepped away from active competition. Now 27, he spent his career patrolling the map from the jungle, a role that demands equal parts map awareness, tempo control, and split-second decision-making. His most recent affiliation was with Horizon Gaming, where he lined up as the team’s engine in the neutral zones.

Reading the Map from the Jungle

The jungle is arguably the most cerebral position on Summoner’s Rift. A jungler rarely wins a game with mechanics alone; instead, they shape it through pathing, vision, and the timing of their ganks. Nidhogg operated in exactly this mold, using early clears to dictate where pressure fell and when objectives could be contested. Success in the role hinges on synchronizing with laners, controlling the Rift Herald and dragon cadence, and knowing when to invade an opponent’s territory versus playing for scaling.

A Champion Pool Built for Flexibility

His signature picks reflect a versatile approach to the position. Jarvan IV and Sylas gave him hard engage and playmaking upside, letting him lock down carries and swing teamfights in his team’s favor. Nidalee offered a high-skill, tempo-oriented style predicated on spears and rapid clears, while Kha’Zix leaned into isolation kills and pick potential. Trundle rounded out the pool as a durable, objective-focused bruiser capable of stealing enemy stats and holding chokepoints. Together these champions show a jungler comfortable across engage, assassin, and control archetypes.

Legacy and What Comes Next

Having transitioned into retirement, Nidhogg leaves behind the day-to-day grind of professional play, but his time on Horizon Gaming and elsewhere marked him as a dependable presence in the North American circuit. Retired players from his generation often remain woven into the community as coaches, streamers, mentors, or analysts, and the tactical instincts sharpened over years in the jungle translate naturally to those pursuits. Whether or not he returns in a new capacity, his career stands as a snapshot of the demanding, ever-evolving craft of professional jungling.