LoL ADC Tier List - Patch 26.20
Patch 26.20
This League of Legends champions tier list places 31 champions for Patch 26.20, from S-tier down to F-tier. Placement combines win rate, pick rate and how much match data sits behind each result, so it is not a straight win-rate sort — an entry with a high win rate over few games ranks below a steadier one. A further 2 tracked champions (31 of 33 are tiered) have fewer than 500 recorded matches this patch. They are listed under Insufficient Data below with their observed win rates and no tier. The S-tier — the 4 strongest champions right now — features Kog'Maw (53.5%), Jinx (51.9%), Smolder (52.1%), and Sivir (52.6%). Kog'Maw leads the S-tier with a 53.5% win rate across 2,426 games, the strongest record once sample size is weighed. For players hunting an edge, Kog'Maw is the most underrated pick this patch — S-tier results at only a 1.2% pick rate — while Ezreal looks overrated, popular at 4.0% but landing in F-tier. Rankings update daily from real ranked matches, so every placement reflects current performance rather than a one-off result. Use the tiers below to pick the best champions for your games.
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Best ADC champions in Patch 26.20
The strongest ADC picks on Patch 26.20 are Kog'Maw (53.5% win rate, 1.2% pick rate), Jinx (51.9% win rate, 8.9% pick rate), Smolder (52.1% win rate, 3.4% pick rate). The safest blind pick is Sivir: of the 16 opponents it has faced at least 50 times, it wins less than 47% against only 0, averaging 52.9% across those matchups. Sivir climbed the most since Patch 26.19, up 3.9 points to a 52.6% win rate.
S Tier - Meta Defining
(4)S-tier is led by Kog'Maw, which dominates the current data with a 53.5% win rate on a 1.2% pick rate. They are followed by Jinx (51.9%), Smolder (52.1%), and Sivir (52.6%). These champions define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. Popularity within S-tier is uneven: Jinx is picked in 8.9% of games against 1.2% for Kog'Maw, despite both landing in the same tier.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(4)A-tier is led by Miss Fortune, which performs strongly with a 50.6% win rate on a 7.4% pick rate. They are followed by Caitlyn (50.5%), Xayah (51.0%), and Twitch (50.8%). These are strong, reliable champions that perform well in almost every game. Popularity within A-tier is uneven: Caitlyn is picked in 9.7% of games against 2.9% for Xayah, despite both landing in the same tier.
B Tier - Viable
(6)B-tier is led by Aurelion Sol, which posts competitive results with a 55.4% win rate on a 0.3% pick rate. They are followed by Viktor (52.3%), Tristana (50.3%), Zeri (51.5%), Jhin (50.0%), and Veigar (51.3%). These champions are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Jhin is picked in 8.6% of games against 0.3% for Aurelion Sol, despite both landing in the same tier.
C Tier - Situational
(4)C-tier is led by Aphelios, which shows mixed results with a 49.9% win rate on a 3.2% pick rate. They are followed by Yunara (49.7%), Kai'Sa (49.2%), and Vayne (49.4%). These champions are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Kai'Sa stays widely picked at 6.8% despite its C-tier results, while Aphelios sees 3.2%.
D Tier - Below Average
(4)D-tier is led by Samira, which trails stronger options with a 49.2% win rate on a 2.5% pick rate. They are followed by Nilah (50.6%), Yasuo (49.4%), and Ashe (48.4%). These champions underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Ashe stays widely picked at 4.5% despite its D-tier results, while Nilah sees 0.6%.
F Tier - Weak
(9)F-tier is led by Ziggs, which currently underperforms with a 49.4% win rate on a 1.0% pick rate. They are followed by Draven (48.8%), Lucian (48.2%), Varus (48.5%), Hwei (50.1%), Corki (48.9%), Mel (48.5%), and Kalista (46.8%). The remaining 1 champions in this tier average a 45.4% win rate. These champions are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Ezreal stays widely picked at 4.0% despite its F-tier results, while Hwei sees 0.4%.
Pocket Picks: Strong but Rarely Played
(1)Aurelion Sol wins 55.4% of its 525 games, but its 0.3% pick rate is below the 1.0% a champion needs to rank in S or A tier. Aurelion Sol's win rate stays above 50% even at the low end of its 95% confidence range, but the margin is thin: treat it as a counter-pick or comfort pick rather than a safe blind pick.
Insufficient Data
(2)2 tracked champions have fewer than 500 recorded matches this patch — too few for a reliable tier. Their observed win rates are shown below; treat them as provisional.
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LoL Tier List FAQ - Patch 26.20
What is the best ADC champion in Patch 26.20?
Kog'Maw is the strongest ADC pick on Patch 26.20, with a 53.5% win rate at a 1.2% pick rate among champions regularly played there. Next best: Jinx (51.9%), Smolder (52.1%).
What is the safest ADC blind pick right now?
Sivir. On Patch 26.20 it loses (under 47% win rate) to only 0 of the 16 ADC opponents it has met at least 50 times, averages 52.9% across those matchups and wins 52.6% of its games overall.
Which ADC champion improved the most since Patch 26.19?
Sivir gained 3.9 points of win rate in ADC from Patch 26.19 to Patch 26.20 and now wins 52.6% of its games.
What is S tier in League of Legends?
S tier represents the strongest, most meta-defining champions in the current patch. These champions have exceptional win rates, strong synergies, and dominate their roles. In Patch 26.20, there are 4 S-tier champions, including Kog'Maw, Jinx, Smolder.
Which off-meta ADC champions are strong right now?
Aurelion Sol is the standout off-meta pick on Patch 26.20: a 55.4% win rate over 525 games at only a 0.3% pick rate. It sits in B tier because so few players pick it; S and A tier require a pick rate of at least 1.0%.
How are champion tiers determined?
Champion tiers are calculated using a combination of win rate, pick rate, ban rate, and performance across different skill levels. Our algorithm analyzes millions of ranked matches daily to provide accurate tier rankings. A champion needs consistently high performance to reach S tier.
How often is the tier list updated?
Our tier list is updated daily with fresh data from ranked matches across all regions. Patch 26.20 data reflects the most recent champion performance, ability changes, and meta shifts.