Best Champions This Patch — Every Role
S-tier picks, must-bans, and sleeper OPs across all five roles.
Updated: May 2026
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Quick Tier Picks
Top: Ambessa, K’Sante. Jungle: Viego, Rek’Sai. Mid: Aurora, Ahri. ADC: Jinx, Kai’Sa. Support: Nautilus, Lulu. These are the safest blind picks this patch.
01 Top Lane
- S-tier: Ambessa, K’Sante, Camille
- A-tier: Darius, Gwen, Jax, Yone
- Rising: Gragas top is quietly strong post-buffs
- Ban: K’Sante if you can’t play him
02 Jungle
- S-tier: Viego, Rek’Sai, Lee Sin
- A-tier: Vi, Jarvan IV, Elise
- Rising: Brand jungle is overperforming in lower elos
- Ban: Viego — too versatile
03 Mid Lane
- S-tier: Aurora, Ahri, Syndra
- A-tier: Orianna, Viktor, Yone
- Rising: Naafiri is underrated after recent buffs
- Ban: Aurora — lane dominance is oppressive
04 Bot Lane (ADC + Support)
- ADC S-tier: Jinx, Kai’Sa, Jhin
- Support S-tier: Nautilus, Lulu, Thresh
- Duo synergy: Jinx + Lulu and Kai’Sa + Nautilus are the strongest combos
- Ban: Nautilus if you play an immobile ADC
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