The post-MSI meta shakeup is here! League of Legends Patch 25.14 brings key buffs, nerfs, and a return to on-hit hypercarries thanks to item changes. Whether you’re grinding solo queue or trying to win flex with friends, this tier list highlights the strongest champions per role, factoring in:
✅ Win rates
✅ Pick/ban presence
✅ Item synergy (like the newly buffed Kraken Slayer, Blade of the Ruined King, and Phantom Dancer)
✅ Solo queue effectiveness
Let’s break it all down.
🔮 S+ Tier – Must-Pick or Ban Champions (Broken/OP)
These champions are dominating win rates and ban lists. If you’re not playing them, consider banning them.
🛡 Top Lane
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Darius – Massive Q heal buff (17–51% missing HP) makes him nearly unkillable in extended fights. Snowballs hard.
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Mordekaiser – Loves the current bruiser meta. Sideline duelist with strong AP damage and solo carry potential.
🧭 Jungle
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Olaf – Best early-game pressure jungler right now. Massive sustain, early skirmish power, and hard to shut down once ahead.
📘 Mid Lane
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Azir – Buffed W AP ratio and base HP. Azir's back to being a monster scaler and a control mage king in high-ELO games.
🏹 Bot Lane (ADC)
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Vayne – BORK buff (9% melee / 6% ranged on-hit) = hypercarry unlocked. Scales like a demon with enchanters.
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Kog’Maw – Melts tanks, synergizes perfectly with Lulu, Janna, or Milio. A nightmare if not shut down early.
🔧 Support
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Nami – Best enchanter for on-hit comps. Her E buff empowers Vayne/Kog in lane and teamfights.
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Milio – Shields, healing, and cleanse in one kit. Absolute enabler for squishy late-game ADCs.
⭐ S Tier – Strong Meta Picks (Climb-Ready Champs)
Strong in most matchups, these picks have excellent performance in ranked queues.
Top Lane
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Fiora – Ultimate now always heals 100%, making her even scarier in duels and split-push scenarios.
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Garen – Easy mechanics, high durability, and consistent performance. Ideal for low to mid-ELO climbing.
Jungle
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Lee Sin – MSI buffed and back on the meta table. Great early game presence and flexible builds.
Mid Lane
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Fizz – E AP ratio (95%) and lower W cooldown mean you can delete squishies more reliably.
Bot Lane (ADC)
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Sivir – Waveclear queen. Can stall games and scale safely with solid support.
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Jinx – Phantom Dancer buff improves her 3-item spike. Better mid-game carry than Vayne in some comps.
Support
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Braum – Still strong despite armor nerf. Counters dive comps and synergizes with ADCs like Jinx or MF.
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Leona – Hard engage is always valuable. Great in kill lanes or alongside bursty ADCs.
✅ A Tier – Situational But Viable Picks
Good hands or team comp synergy can make these champs shine.
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Kled (Top) – Post-rework tanky bruiser. Great in extended trades but needs smart play around Skaarl.
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Ziggs (Bot) – Underplayed but powerful. Scaling poke with high siege potential.
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Twitch (Bot) – Kraken Slayer buff helps his stealth burst builds. Strong with Yuumi or Lulu.
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Rell (Support) – After multiple buffs, she’s a decent engage pick in lower ELOs.
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Viktor (Mid) – Still a solid control mage if you get through early game.
❌ Champions to Avoid (Post-Patch Nerfs)
These champs have dropped in performance and win rate after nerfs.
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Yasuo – AD growth nerf hurts his mid-late scaling. Less viable unless you're mechanically gifted.
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Zoe – Lost early-game damage edge. Riskier to pick blind.
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Braum – Base armor reduced (47 → 42) – more vulnerable in early skirmishes.
🧭 Climbing Tips by Role (Solo Queue Strategy)
| Role | Climb Strategy |
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| Top | Abuse healing champs like Darius and Mordekaiser. Ban Vayne if you can't counter. |
| Jungle | Olaf and Lee Sin are snowball monsters—invade early and force skirmishes. |
| Mid | Azir = scaling. Fizz = roam/burst. Adapt to your team’s tempo. |
| ADC | Rush Kraken Slayer/BORK. Pair with enchanters to protect your hypercarry role. |
| Support | Nami and Milio are kingmakers. Keep your ADC alive and scaling. |
🔥 Best Picks by Elo (Solo Queue Focus)
🟩 Low Elo (Bronze–Gold)
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Top: Garen
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Jungle: Master Yi
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Mid: Annie
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ADC: Miss Fortune
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Support: Sona
Easy execution, low mechanics, high return.
🟨 High Elo (Platinum+)
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Top: Fiora
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Jungle: Olaf
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Mid: Azir
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ADC: Vayne
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Support: Nami
Scaling, synergy, and higher impact in coordinated fights.
❗ Top Bans Right Now (Patch 25.14)
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Jinx – Too consistent in solo queue. Bans help prevent free scaling.
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Vayne – Shreds tanks, nearly unstoppable with Milio/Nami.
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Yasuo – Still dangerous despite nerfs. Deny him if you're a squishy comp.
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Fizz – Can instantly snowball solo queue lanes.
💡 Pro Tip: Itemization is Meta-Defining
Patch 25.14 makes on-hit builds dominant again. If you’re playing ADCs:
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Rush Kraken Slayer → into Blade of the Ruined King
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Phantom Dancer = core for champs like Jinx and Vayne
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Guinsoo’s Rageblade works well on Kog'Maw, Twitch
Even top laners like Kled or Darius can benefit from Sterak’s + Titanic for added burst and sustain.
🔗 Community Resources & Stat Sites
💬 Final Thoughts – What's Your Climb Strategy?
Patch 25.14 rewards smart itemization, enchanter synergy, and scaling team comps. If you're not adjusting your champion pool or build paths, you're missing out.
🚀 Whether you're climbing from Iron or pushing to Master, this tier list is your roadmap.
What’s working for you in Patch 25.14? Who are your sleeper OP picks? Drop a comment and share your ladder experience!
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