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Jul 31, 2026, 02:16 PM
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League of Legends August 2026 Patch Notes: The Best Champions for Each Lane

Gleb Brekhov
League of Legends

The League of Legends tier list helps you understand which champions are the strongest in the current meta. After every major update, Riot Games adjusts the balance, so some champions become stronger while others temporarily lose popularity. In this article, we’ve compiled the current League of Legends tier list for 2026, as well as the best champions for each role.

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League of Legends Tier List 2026

Below is the general League of Legends tier list for all ranks and positions. It reflects the overall strength of champions in the current meta without being tied to a specific lane. To choose the best champions for top, mid, jungle, bot lane, or support, we recommend using the separate role-specific tier lists.

S-Tier — The strongest champions in the current patch. They perform exceptionally well at virtually all ranks, have few weak matchups, and are often the top picks.

A-Tier — very strong champions that are slightly inferior to S-Tier. When played correctly, they can influence the outcome of a match just as effectively and are suitable for consistently climbing the ranks.

B-tier — situational champions who typically require a favorable pick against specific opponents or a high level of mastery of the champion.

TierChampions
SDarius, Garen, Malphite, Teemo, Jax, Riven, Gangplank, Olaf, Atrox, Irelia, Shen, Kayle
ADr. Mundo, Sion, Fiora, Ornn, Amessa, Quinn, Jace, Renekton, Camille, Zaan, Sett, Nasus, Urgot, Yasuo, Pantheon, Yone, Yorick, Tryndamere, Singed, Mordekaiser
BPoppy, Warwick, Kennen, Gwen, Gnar, Akali, Aurora, Illaoi, K’Sante, Rumble, Taam Kench, Trundle, Volibear, Varus, Kled, Vayne, Gragas, Cho'Gath, Heimerdinger 

Top Lane Tier List

Some champions perform better in the top lane than in other roles. Below is a tier list specifically for this role.

TierChampions
SDarius, Garen, Malphite, Teemo, Jax, Riven, Gangplank, Olaf, Atrox, Irelia, Shen, Kayle
ADr. Mundo, Sion, Fiora, Ornn, Amessa, Quinn, Jax, Renekton, Camille, Zaan, Sett, Nasus, Urgot, Yasuo, Pantheon, Yone, Yorick, Tryndamere, Singed, Mordekaiser
BPoppy, Warwick, Kennen, Gwen, Gnar, Akali, Aurora, Illaoi, K’Sante, Rumble, Taam Kench, Trundle, Volibear, Varus, Kled, Vayne, Gragas, Cho'Gath, Heimerdinger

Pick List for the Jungler

A jungler is a champion who doesn’t stay in lane but clears neutral monsters, assists allies with ganks, and controls key objectives on the map. Certain champions are better suited for this role than others.

TyrChampions
SNocturne, Graves, Shaco, Braum, Master Yi, Talon, Kayn, Jarvan IV, Veigo, Naafiri
AAmumu, Diana, Dr. Mundo, Nunu and Willump, Warwick, Rengar, Shyvana, Sylas, Bel'Vet, Lillia, Lee Sin, Fiddlesticks, Kindred, Xin Zhao, Udyr, Hecarim, Vi, Evelynn, Rammus, Ekko, Wukong, Nidalee, Ha’Zix
BPoppy, Sejuani, Zac, Rek’Sai, Zayra, Jax, Eliza, Kiana, Ambessa, Jace, Rumble, Trundle, Volibear, Skarner, Zaan, Atrox, Talya, Ivern, Kartus

Mid Lane Champion List

A mid laner is a champion who plays in the center lane, quickly gains experience and gold, assists other lanes, and often becomes the team’s primary source of damage.

TyrChampions
SDiana, Zed, Veigar, Katarina, Lissandra, Akali, Sylas, Xer’Zat, Ahri, Syndra, Vladimir, Viktor, Lock
AAnnie, Lux, Twisted Fate, Cassiopeia, Zoe, Malzahar, Hwei, Fizz, Veigar, Talon, Anivia, Akashan, Yasuo, LeBlanc, Yone, Kassadin, Irelia, Ekko, Galio, Naafiri
BBrand, Aurora, Kiana, Mal, Ryze, Swain, Orianna, Aurelion Sol, Vel’Koz, Talya, Azir

Bot Lane Champions

A bot laner is a champion who plays in the bottom lane alongside a support and deals the majority of the team’s physical damage in the mid and late game.

TyrChampions
SAsh, Caitlyn, Seraphine, Jinx, Senna, Tristan
ABrand, Miss Fortune, Sivir, Samira, Lucian, Smolder, Nila, Zaya, Ezreal, Draven, Afelius, Yasuo, Twich, Yunara, Ziggs, Jin, Zeri, Vayne, Kalista
BVeigar, Hwei, Mal, Kog'Maw, Syndra, Varus, Swain, Corki, Kai'Sa, Kartus

Support Champion List

A support champion helps the team control the map, protects allies, initiates fights, or buffs the bot lane marksman.

TierChampions
SLeona, Seraphine, Thresh, Senna, Nautilus, Milio, Rell, Pike, Janna
ASoraka, Brand, Lux, Poppy, Sona, Zayra, Bard, Nami, Xer’Zat, Taam Kench, Zilean, Rakan, Taric, Morgana, Braum, Karma, Blitzcrank, Vel’Koz, Lulu, Alistar
BAnnie, Yumi, Eliza, Camille, Niko, Pantheon, Swain, Maokai, Renata Glasc

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Тир-лист обычно обновляется после каждого крупного патча Лиги Легенд. Изменения баланса могут усилить одних чемпионов и ослабить других.
S-тир — это самые сильные чемпионы текущего патча. Они отличаются высокой эффективностью, хорошо показывают себя в большинстве матчапов и подходят для быстрого набора рейтинга.
Однозначного ответа нет, поскольку всё зависит от позиции. Например, один чемпион может быть лучшим на верхней линии, а другой — в лесу или на роли саппорта. Поэтому ориентироваться лучше на тир-лист для своей роли.
Да. Чемпионы из B-тира остаются вполне играбельными, но требуют особых условий. Опытный игрок сможет поднимать рейтинг даже на героях, которые не входят в S-тир.
Разные авторы используют собственные критерии оценки. Одни ориентируются на процент побед, другие — на частоту выбора, баны, профессиональную сцену или статистику игроков высокого ранга. Поэтому существуют небольшие различия между тир-листами.
Riot Games выпускает балансные обновления примерно раз в две недели. После крупных патчей мета может заметно измениться, особенно если разработчики усилили или ослабили популярных чемпионов.
Нет. Тир-лист — это полезный ориентир, если вы выпали из меты и не знаете, кто сейчас самый сильный. Намного важнее выбирать чемпионов, которыми вы хорошо владеете, поскольку личный опыт и понимание героя часто оказываются важнее его места в рейтинге.
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