LoL Tier List 2026 (Patch 25.23) | Best Champions by Role & Rank

Last updated: 06 Jan 2026 · Patch 25.23 · Season 15
Focus: best champions by role & rank for climbing, not entertainment. Data from 120k ranked games across NA, EUW, BR, KR.

🎯 S+ / S Picks by Role (Patch 25.23)

• Top: Camille (S+), Aatrox (S), Jax (S)
• Jungle: Elise (S+ early snowball), Nocturne (S global), Rek’Sai (S)
• Mid: Ahri (S+ safe control), Viktor (S scaling), Zed (S snowball)
• ADC: Jinx (S+ hyper), Kai’Sa (S flex AP/AD), Miss Fortune (S low-mech)
• Support: Rakan (S+ engage/peel), Thresh (S playmaking), Milio (S scaling peel)

Internal links: try Duo Boost for botlane synergy, Placement Matches to start the split higher, and Coaching if you want structured drills.

📈 Tier List by Rank (Iron → Diamond+)

• Iron–Silver: Miss Fortune, Garen, Amumu, Annie, Nautilus (simplify mechanics, abuse early fights).
• Gold–Platinum: Kai’Sa, Jinx, Ahri, Viktor, Nocturne (strong 2-item spikes, safe macro).
• Emerald–Diamond+: Camille, Elise, Rakan, Viktor, Jax (higher mechanical ceiling, better objective control).

If you’re hardstuck mid ranks, consider a short Win Boost to stabilize match history, then stick to a 2-champion pool.

🌎 Regional Meta Notes (NA / EUW / BR / KR)

• NA: slower tempo, punish macro; Jinx/Kai’Sa bot, Viktor mid, Nocturne/Elise jungle.
• EUW: faster skirmishes; Rakan/Thresh supports, Camille top, Elise jungle shine.
• BR: aggressive lanes; MF/Kai’Sa bot, Rakan engage, Nocturne/Amumu for easy fights.
• KR: discipline + high mechanics; Viktor/Ahri mid, Elise jungle, Jinx hypercarry.

For region-optimized boosts:

• NA: Placement NA, Win Boost NA
• EUW: Placement EUW, Win Boost EUW
• BR: Placement BR, Win Boost BR

🧭 How to Use This Tier List to Climb

1. Pick 1–2 champs per role, avoid champion hopping.
2. Play 30–50 games, review deaths/objectives, maintain stable match history.
3. Duo with a complementary role if possible (jungle+mid, adc+support).
4. Queue during stable hours; avoid tilt queues.

If you need a faster start: Placement Boost or Duo Boost with Challenger partners.

❓ Quick FAQ

How many champions do I need?
1–2 per role. Depth beats breadth for climbing.

Is off-meta viable?
Yes, if you understand matchups and win conditions. Stay within comfort.

Best low-mech ADC to climb?
Miss Fortune in low elo; Jinx/Kai’Sa from Gold+.

Best jungle for fast LP?
Elise (early snowball), Nocturne (map pressure), Amumu (low-mech engage in BR/LAN/LAS).

Should I duo or solo?
Duo for learning and bot/synergy; solo for faster queues. See Duo Boost.