LoL Mid Lane Tier List - Patch 26.19
This League of Legends champions tier list places 41 champions for Patch 26.19, 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 14 tracked champions (41 of 55 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 3 strongest champions right now — features Naafiri (55.2%), Vladimir (52.9%), and Yone (52.0%). Naafiri posts the single highest win rate at 55.2%. For players hunting an edge, Ziggs is the most underrated pick this patch — A-tier results at only a 0.6% pick rate — while Akali looks overrated, popular at 2.8% 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.
Mid Lane
All Roles
S Tier - Meta Defining
(9)S-tier is led by Naafiri, which dominates the current data with a 55.2% win rate on a 0.8% pick rate. They are followed by Vladimir (52.9%) and Yone (52.0%). These champions define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. Popularity within S-tier is uneven: Yone is picked in 4.8% of games against 0.8% for Naafiri, despite both landing in the same tier.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(8)A-tier is led by Hwei, which performs strongly with a 51.9% win rate on a 1.5% pick rate. They are followed by Annie (51.9%), Lux (51.9%), Fizz (51.8%), LeBlanc (51.3%), Malzahar (51.2%), and Ziggs (51.2%). These are strong, reliable champions that perform well in almost every game. Popularity within A-tier is uneven: Malzahar is picked in 3.9% of games against 0.6% for Ziggs, despite both landing in the same tier.
B Tier - Viable
(8)B-tier is led by Locke, which posts competitive results with a 51.2% win rate on a 2.7% pick rate. They are followed by Viktor (51.0%), Yasuo (51.0%), Brand (50.9%), Ahri (50.6%), Aurora (50.6%), Vex (50.5%), and Lissandra (50.5%). These champions are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Yasuo is picked in 5.5% of games against 0.7% for Brand, despite both landing in the same tier.
C Tier - Situational
(8)C-tier is led by Zoe, which shows mixed results with a 50.5% win rate on a 1.2% pick rate. They are followed by Aurelion Sol (50.4%), Zed (50.2%), Kassadin (50.2%), Veigar (50.1%), Syndra (50.1%), and Nasus (49.9%). These champions are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Zed stays widely picked at 3.6% despite its C-tier results, while Nasus sees 0.8%.
D Tier - Below Average
(9)D-tier is led by Sylas, which trails stronger options with a 49.3% win rate on a 2.7% pick rate. They are followed by Akshan (49.1%), Twisted Fate (49.0%), Irelia (48.7%), Galio (48.5%), Katarina (48.5%), Xerath (48.5%), and Ekko (48.4%). These champions underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Sylas stays widely picked at 2.7% despite its D-tier results, while Akshan sees 1.0%.
F Tier - Weak
(13)F-tier is led by Diana, which currently underperforms with a 48.4% win rate on a 1.8% pick rate. They are followed by Azir (47.9%), Akali (47.8%), Anivia (47.4%), Orianna (46.2%), Qiyana (45.8%), Mel (45.7%), and Ryze (42.4%). These champions are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Akali stays widely picked at 2.8% despite its F-tier results, while Azir sees 1.0%.
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LoL Tier List FAQ - Patch 26.19
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 26.19, there are 9 S-tier champions including Naafiri, Vladimir, Yone.
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 26.19 data reflects the most recent champion performance, ability changes, and meta shifts.