LoL Items Tier List - Patch 26.20

Patch 26.20

This League of Legends items tier list places 126 items 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 13 strongest items right now — features Mejai's Soulstealer (75.9%), Guardian Angel (59.9%), Dawncore (57.1%), Bloodthirster (57.0%), and Endless Hunger (56.8%). Mejai's Soulstealer posts the single highest win rate at 75.9%. For players hunting an edge, Winter's Approach is the most underrated pick this patch — S-tier results at only a 0.0% pick rate — while Plated Steelcaps looks overrated, popular at 15.7% but landing in D-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 items for your games.

S Tier

S Tier - Meta Defining

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S-tier is led by Mejai's Soulstealer, which dominates the current data with a 75.9% win rate on a 1.0% pick rate. They are followed by Guardian Angel (59.9%), Dawncore (57.1%), Bloodthirster (57.0%), Endless Hunger (56.8%), Bandlepipes (56.8%), Protoplasm Harness (56.8%), and Staff of Flowing Water (56.7%). The remaining 5 items in this tier average a 56.6% win rate. These items define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. Popularity within S-tier is uneven: Guardian Angel is picked in 3.1% of games against 0.0% for Winter's Approach, despite both landing in the same tier.

A Tier

A Tier - Strong Picks

(25)

A-tier is led by Overlord's Bloodmail, which performs strongly with a 56.2% win rate on a 0.8% pick rate. They are followed by Rabadon's Deathcap (56.2%), Cryptbloom (55.6%), Mercurial Scimitar (55.5%), Jak'Sho, The Protean (55.5%), Lord Dominik's Regards (55.2%), Death's Dance (55.2%), and Warmog's Armor (55.1%). The remaining 17 items in this tier average a 54.2% win rate. These are strong, reliable items that perform well in almost every game. Popularity within A-tier is uneven: Infinity Edge is picked in 13.2% of games against 0.3% for Fimbulwinter, despite both landing in the same tier.

B Tier

B Tier - Viable

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B-tier is led by Spirit Visage, which posts competitive results with a 53.5% win rate on a 3.3% pick rate. They are followed by Cosmic Drive (53.5%), Rapid Firecannon (53.5%), Mikael's Blessing (53.4%), Kaenic Rookern (53.4%), Runaan's Hurricane (53.4%), Spear of Shojin (53.4%), and Force of Nature (53.3%). The remaining 24 items in this tier average a 52.6% win rate. These items are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Shadowflame is picked in 11.3% of games against 0.3% for Horizon Focus, despite both landing in the same tier.

C Tier

C Tier - Situational

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C-tier is led by Guinsoo's Rageblade, which shows mixed results with a 52.0% win rate on a 2.6% pick rate. They are followed by Wit's End (51.9%), Thornmail (51.8%), Lich Bane (51.8%), Boots of Swiftness (51.8%), Serylda's Grudge (51.8%), Black Cleaver (51.7%), and Locket of the Iron Solari (51.7%). The remaining 23 items in this tier average a 51.1% win rate. These items are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Spellslinger's Shoes stays widely picked at 10.2% despite its C-tier results, while Actualizer sees 0.1%.

D Tier

D Tier - Below Average

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D-tier is led by Iceborn Gauntlet, which trails stronger options with a 50.4% win rate on a 0.8% pick rate. They are followed by Kraken Slayer (50.3%), Essence Reaver (50.2%), Crimson Lucidity (50.1%), Berserker's Greaves (50.1%), Plated Steelcaps (50.1%), Sorcerer's Shoes (50.0%), and Ionian Boots of Lucidity (50.0%). The remaining 11 items in this tier average a 49.4% win rate. These items underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Plated Steelcaps stays widely picked at 15.7% despite its D-tier results, while Chempunk Chainsword sees 0.4%.

F Tier

F Tier - Weak

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F-tier is led by Chainlaced Crushers, which currently underperforms with a 47.6% win rate on a 2.1% pick rate. They are followed by Muramana (47.5%), Manamune (43.3%), Slightly Magical Footwear (41.5%), Boots (39.6%), and Archangel's Staff (38.9%). These items are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Boots stays widely picked at 3.2% despite its F-tier results, while Archangel's Staff sees 0.1%.

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LoL Items Tier List FAQ - Patch 26.20

What are the best items in League of Legends right now?

The best items in Patch 26.20 are: Mejai's Soulstealer (75.9% WR), Guardian Angel (59.9% WR), Dawncore (57.1% WR), Bloodthirster (57.0% WR), Endless Hunger (56.8% WR). These S-tier items provide the highest value and have the best win rates across all champions.

How are item tiers determined?

Item tiers are calculated based on win rate percentiles. Items in the top 10% of win rates are S-tier, the next 20% are A-tier, and so on. This ensures tiers reflect relative performance within the current meta, not arbitrary thresholds.

Which item has the highest win rate in Patch 26.20?

Mejai's Soulstealer has the highest win rate at 75.9% in Patch 26.20. It's an S-tier item that performs exceptionally well when built on the right champions.

Should I always build S-tier items?

While S-tier items have the highest win rates, the best item choice depends on your champion, role, and game situation. Some A or B-tier items may be better suited for specific champions or as counter-picks. Use this tier list as a guide, but consider your champion's kit and the enemy team composition when itemizing.

How often is the item tier list updated?

Our item tier list is updated daily with fresh data from ranked matches across all regions. Patch 26.20 data reflects the most recent item performance and any balance changes.