LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TIER LIST
League of Legends (LoL) is a multiplayer online battle arena game developed by Riot Games. League of Legends was inspired by Defence of the Ancients (DOTA), a custom game developed within Warcraft 3 which was later released as a stand-alone game by Valve. LoL was released in 2009 and was a massive success. It became the world’s largest e-sport with an international competitive scene composed of 13 leagues. It’s annual world tournament in 2019 had over 100 million unique viewers, peaking at a concurrent viewership of 44 million. Riot Games has recently launched LoL for mobile in 2020 under the name League of Legends: Wild Rift.
The game is free to play. Riot Games business model for League of Legends revolves around generating revenue by selling character skins and other cosmetics which the players can use to customize their characters in game. Riot Games have also experimented with League of Legends cinematics, music and comics in an attempt to allow people to experience the game in a different manner and form a connection with it.
The gameplay revolves around two teams of five players each controlling half the map. Each player is required to choose a unique character for their team, known as a champion. Each champion has unique abilities and gameplay styles. During a match, players make their champions stronger by gathering experience points and gold to purchase different items. They then engage in battles with the opposing team across the map trying to breach the enemy’s base and reach their nexus, A large structure located in each teams base. The team which destroys the other team’s nexus first wins the game.
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS TIER LIST
League of Legends features a wide roster of over 140 characters. This may seem daunting especially to new players who are just looking to start the game. We have designed a LoL Tier List which shows which champions are strongest in the current meta to help both new and experienced players alike. The champions are categorized into tiers S/A/B/C/D, with the strongest characters in S-Tier to the weakest in D-Tier. Additionally, characters have been grouped based on which lane they usually play in within the map.
LoL Tier List: S-Tier
Champions in the S-Tier are godlike. They are good in almost every situation and the meta right now highly favors these champions. They are the best for gaining LP once you master them.
Mid Lane
Galio, Anivia, Talon
Jungle
Hecarim, Elise, Fiddlesticks
Top Lane
Darius, Malphite, Volibear
Bot Lane
Jhin, Kai’Sa, Sivir
Support
Thresh, Alistar, Leona
LoL Tier List: A-Tier
Champions in the A-Tier are easy to learn and win with. They work well in solo queue and are strong choices in most game but require a bit more mastery and experience when compared to the champions in S-Tier.
Mid Lane
Zed, Yone, Pantheon, Fizz, Ekko, Ahri, Viego, Annie, Katarina, Malzahar, Neeko, Zoe, Kassadin, Viktor, Orianna, Morgana, Corki, Lissandra
Jungle
Ivern, Udyr, Karthus, Rek’Sai, Kayn, Kha’zix, Ekko, Dr.Mundo, Sejuani, Evelynn, Warwick, Volibear, Shaco, Viego
Top Lane
Aatrox, Poppy, Panthron, Gnar, Maokai, Riven, Sett, Renekton, Ornn, Sion, Mordekaiser, Shen, Heimerdinger, Camille, Kled, Tahm Kench, Garen
Bot Lane
Swain, Draven, Vayne, Samira, Ashe, Jinx, Tristana, Senna, Miss Fortune, Caitlyn, Twitch
Support
Blitzcrank, Galio, Bard, Morgana, Maokai, Rakan, Nautilus, Lulu, Gragas, Janna, Swain
LoL Tier List: B-Tier
Champions in the B-Tier are solid choices for a lot of match-ups. They are relatively common in solo queue and can be easily countered if you misplay. You do need a substantial amount of practice to get good with these champions.
Mid Lane
Qiyana, Diana, Lux, Ziggs, Yasuo, Malphite, Akali, Cassiopeia, Seraphine, Heimerdinger, Vel’Koz, Veigar, Leblanc, Xerath, Brand, Syndra, Vladimir, Nocturne, Zilean, Karthus, Kled, Twisted Fate, Rumble, Aurelion Sol, Swain, Sylas, Wukong
Jungle
Olaf, Taliyah, Nunu, Amumu, Master Yi, Shyvana, Lee Sin, Jarvan IV, Jax, Kindred, Skarner, Rammus. Trundle, Xin Zhao
Top Lane
Nasus, Viego, Teemo, Skarner, Akali, Fiora, Wukong, Jax, Quinn, Rengar, Gangplank, Illaoi, Yone, Jayce, Olaf, Kennen, Lissandra, Dr. Mundo, Gragas, Cho’gath, Sylas, Urgot, Yorick, Cassiopeia, Swain, Karma
Bot Lane
Yasuo, Ezreal, Lucian, Xayah, Aphelios, Kog’Maw, Varus, Seraphine, Cassiopeia
Support
Rell, Lux, Soraka, Taric, Zilean, Senna, Sona, Yuumi, Pyke, Nami, Brand, Braum, Karma, Shaco, Seraphine, Anivia, Tahm Kench, Vel’Koz, Pantheon, Zyra, Xerath
LoL Tier List: C-Tier
Champions in the C-Tier are mainly used as counter picks in specific scenarios. They need a good amount of knowledge to play and can shine if used in the right situation.
Mid Lane
Azir, Jayce, Pyke, Gangplank, Irelia, Fiddlesticks, Ezreal, Camille, Garen, Taliyah, Tristana, Ryze,Rakan,, Zyra, Gragas, Kog’Maw (AP), Karma, Lucian, Aatrox, Kennen, Cho’Gath, Quinn, Lulu, Sona, Varus
Jungle
Vi, Graves, Gragas, Diana, Sylas, Rengar, Lillia, Zac, Nocturne, Sett, Maokai, Poppy, Cho’Gath, Pantheon, Malphite, Nidalee, Wukong
Top Lane
Singed, Kayle, Irelia, Hecarim, Tryndamere, Soraka, Nocturne, Jarvan IV, Nautilus, Yasuo, Rumble, Vladimir, Lucian, Neeko, Diana, Ryze, Vayne, Viktor, Malzahar, Shaco, Galio
Bot Lane
Quinn, Corki, Kalista, Heimerdinger,
Support
Neeko, Shen, Ashe, Fiddlesticks, Jarvan IV, Poppy, Annie, Malphite, Veigar, Twitch
LoL Tier List: D-Tier
Champions in the D-Tier find little to no usage. They are not usually worth the time investment put into practicing them as they are easily countered regardless and don’t provide much benefit.
Mid Lane
Jarvan IV, Riven, Jhin, Nasus, Sion, Teemo
Jungle
Nasus, Tahm Kench, Qiyana, Darius, Tryndamere, Talon, Riven,
Top Lane
Rammus
Bot Lane
Veigar, Twisted Fate
Support
Sion, Ornn, Leblanc, Trundle, Miss Fortune, Teemo
CONCLUSION
League of Legends is a great game with a lot of history. It’s champions are fun to play, just like DOTA, with and offer a lot of replayability as well. Riot Games keeps the game fresh by introducing new heroes and game modes regularly. The skins and cosmetics in the game are attractive and are a collectible item for a lot of players. The game is free to play and can be downloaded from the official Riot website.
It’s definitely worth grinding the game and reaching the top of the competitive ladder as League of Legends boasts one of the best and most vibrant e-sport scenes in the gaming community. Our tier list will help you focus on the better champions and help you climb the ladder easily.
