LoL Runes Tier List - Patch 26.20
Patch 26.20
This League of Legends runes tier list places 62 runes 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 7 strongest runes right now — features Jack Of All Trades (51.9%), Conditioning (51.6%), Aftershock (51.2%), Font of Life (51.2%), and Summon Aery (51.1%). Jack Of All Trades posts the single highest win rate at 51.9%. For players hunting an edge, Guardian is the most underrated pick this patch — S-tier results at only a 1.6% pick rate — while Coup de Grace looks overrated, popular at 21.1% 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 runes for your games.
S Tier - Meta Defining
(7)S-tier is led by Jack Of All Trades, which dominates the current data with a 51.9% win rate on a 2.8% pick rate. They are followed by Conditioning (51.6%), Aftershock (51.2%), Font of Life (51.2%), Summon Aery (51.1%), Guardian (51.0%), and Cash Back (51.0%). These runes define the current meta and are the safest, highest-impact picks. Popularity within S-tier is uneven: Cash Back is picked in 8.0% of games against 1.6% for Guardian, despite both landing in the same tier.
A Tier - Strong Picks
(12)A-tier is led by Axiom Arcanist, which performs strongly with a 50.7% win rate on a 5.0% pick rate. They are followed by Hail of Blades (50.7%), Gathering Storm (50.7%), Overgrowth (50.6%), Deathfire Touch (50.6%), First Strike (50.6%), Revitalize (50.6%), and Absolute Focus (50.5%). The remaining 4 runes in this tier average a 50.4% win rate. These are strong, reliable runes that perform well in almost every game. Popularity within A-tier is uneven: Lethal Tempo is picked in 16.1% of games against 3.0% for Approach Velocity, despite both landing in the same tier.
B Tier - Viable
(16)B-tier is led by Legend: Haste, which posts competitive results with a 50.3% win rate on a 15.4% pick rate. They are followed by Shield Bash (50.3%), Magical Footwear (50.2%), Bone Plating (50.2%), Last Stand (50.2%), Demolish (50.2%), Transcendence (50.2%), and Cosmic Insight (50.2%). The remaining 8 runes in this tier average a 50.1% win rate. These runes are balanced and fully viable with solid execution. Popularity within B-tier is uneven: Triumph is picked in 34.9% of games against 0.2% for Time Warp Tonic, despite both landing in the same tier.
C Tier - Situational
(15)C-tier is led by Fleet Footwork, which shows mixed results with a 50.0% win rate on a 3.7% pick rate. They are followed by Arcane Comet (49.9%), Unsealed Spellbook (49.9%), Glacial Augment (49.9%), Scorch (49.8%), Cheap Shot (49.8%), Biscuit Delivery (49.7%), and Legend: Alacrity (49.7%). The remaining 7 runes in this tier average a 49.5% win rate. These runes are situational and need favourable matchups or team comps to shine. Legend: Alacrity stays widely picked at 26.5% despite its C-tier results, while Unsealed Spellbook sees 0.1%.
D Tier - Below Average
(9)D-tier is led by Coup de Grace, which trails stronger options with a 49.3% win rate on a 21.1% pick rate. They are followed by Nimbus Cloak (49.2%), Stormraider's Surge (49.2%), Grisly Mementos (49.2%), Treasure Hunter (49.0%), Sixth Sense (49.0%), Sudden Impact (48.9%), and Relentless Hunter (48.8%). The remaining 1 runes in this tier average a 48.8% win rate. These runes underperform against the current meta and take extra effort to win with. Coup de Grace stays widely picked at 21.1% despite its D-tier results, while Stormraider's Surge sees 2.4%.
F Tier - Weak
(3)F-tier is led by Electrocute, which currently underperforms with a 48.7% win rate on a 10.4% pick rate. They are followed by Dark Harvest (48.5%) and Deep Ward (47.4%). These runes are the weakest options this patch and are best avoided in ranked. Electrocute stays widely picked at 10.4% despite its F-tier results, while Deep Ward sees 1.0%.
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LoL Runes Tier List FAQ - Patch 26.20
What are the best runes in League of Legends right now?
The best runes in Patch 26.20 are: Jack Of All Trades (51.9% WR), Conditioning (51.6% WR), Aftershock (51.2% WR), Font of Life (51.2% WR), Summon Aery (51.1% WR). These S-tier runes provide the most impactful effects and have the highest win rates across all champions.
How are rune tiers determined?
Rune tiers are calculated based on win rate percentiles. Runes 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.
Which rune has the highest win rate in Patch 26.20?
Jack Of All Trades has the highest win rate at 51.9% in Patch 26.20. It's an S-tier rune that provides exceptional value on the right champions.
Should I always take S-tier runes?
While S-tier runes have the highest win rates overall, the best rune choice depends on your champion and playstyle. Some champions have specific synergies with lower-tier runes that make them more effective. Use this tier list as a starting point, but consider your champion's kit when making final rune selections.
How often is the rune tier list updated?
Our rune tier list is updated daily with fresh data from ranked matches across all regions. Patch 26.20 data reflects the most recent rune performance and balance changes.