LoL Mage Tier List - Patch 26.20
Patch 26.20
This League of Legends champions tier list places 75 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. The S-tier — the 10 strongest champions right now — features Kog'Maw (53.1%), Ekko (52.0%), Nami (52.1%), Cho'Gath (51.8%), and Veigar (51.7%). Kog'Maw leads the S-tier with a 53.1% win rate across 1,970 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 1.5% pick rate — while Ezreal looks overrated, popular at 4.8% 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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S Tier - Meta Defining
(10)S-tier is led by Kog'Maw, which dominates the current data with a 53.1% win rate on a 1.5% pick rate. They are followed by Ekko (52.0%), Nami (52.1%), Cho'Gath (51.8%), Veigar (51.7%), Teemo (51.4%), Hwei (51.7%), and Lux (50.8%). The remaining 2 champions in this tier average a 51.5% win rate. These champions define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. Popularity within S-tier is uneven: Lux is picked in 9.3% of games against 1.5% for Kog'Maw, despite both landing in the same tier.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(14)A-tier is led by Seraphine, which performs strongly with a 51.0% win rate on a 5.9% pick rate. They are followed by Ahri (51.0%), Soraka (51.3%), Vex (51.5%), Brand (51.1%), Lulu (51.0%), Mordekaiser (50.8%), and Viktor (50.8%). The remaining 6 champions in this tier average a 50.6% win rate. These are strong, reliable champions that perform well in almost every game. Popularity within A-tier is uneven: Jhin is picked in 8.3% of games against 1.7% for Aurelion Sol, despite both landing in the same tier.
B Tier - Viable
(11)B-tier is led by Ivern, which posts competitive results with a 52.9% win rate on a 0.7% pick rate. They are followed by Zyra (50.8%), Anivia (51.3%), Smolder (50.3%), Morgana (50.1%), Miss Fortune (49.8%), Xerath (50.2%), and Heimerdinger (50.7%). The remaining 3 champions in this tier average a 50.4% win rate. These champions are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Miss Fortune is picked in 6.7% of games against 0.7% for Ivern, despite both landing in the same tier.
C Tier - Situational
(8)C-tier is led by Lissandra, which shows mixed results with a 50.5% win rate on a 2.0% pick rate. They are followed by Zilean (50.9%), Karthus (51.1%), Annie (50.9%), Aurora (50.6%), Syndra (49.8%), Ziggs (50.4%), and Twisted Fate (50.1%). These champions are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Syndra stays widely picked at 3.0% despite its C-tier results, while Karthus sees 1.1%.
D Tier - Below Average
(10)D-tier is led by Janna, which trails stronger options with a 49.6% win rate on a 2.3% pick rate. They are followed by Katarina (49.2%), Renata Glasc (50.9%), Elise (50.1%), Sylas (48.8%), Galio (49.3%), Fiddlesticks (49.4%), and Nunu & Willump (49.7%). The remaining 2 champions in this tier average a 49.4% win rate. These champions underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Sylas stays widely picked at 5.5% despite its D-tier results, while Renata Glasc sees 0.7%.
F Tier - Weak
(22)F-tier is led by Bard, which currently underperforms with a 49.5% win rate on a 1.4% pick rate. They are followed by Evelynn (49.5%), Neeko (49.3%), Kayle (49.1%), Gragas (49.2%), Varus (48.9%), Kassadin (49.6%), and Singed (49.0%). The remaining 14 champions in this tier average a 46.7% win rate. These champions are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Ezreal stays widely picked at 4.8% despite its F-tier results, while Rumble sees 0.7%.
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LoL Tier List FAQ - Patch 26.20
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 10 S-tier champions, including Kog'Maw, Ekko, Nami.
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.