How to Read This Tier List
This ADC tier list is based on the current state of the meta, factoring in win rates at higher skill levels, synergy with popular support picks, and overall impact on the game. Tier lists shift with every patch, so always cross-reference with the latest patch notes.
- S Tier: Dominant picks. High win rates, strong in almost every situation.
- A Tier: Consistently strong. Great choices that are rarely wrong picks.
- B Tier: Situationally strong. Solid in the right hands or against specific team comps.
- C Tier: Underperforming. Only recommended if you're a specialist or if you understand the weaknesses well.
S Tier — Pick These Every Game
| Champion | Playstyle | Why It's Strong |
|---|---|---|
| Jinx | Hypercarry | Incredible late-game scaling, reset mechanic punishes team fights |
| Jhin | Burst / Poke | High damage floor, strong with engage supports, global ult pressure |
| Caitlyn | Lane Bully | Best range in the class, oppressive laning phase, strong with Lethality builds |
A Tier — Reliable and Strong
| Champion | Playstyle | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sivir | Team Fight / Utility | Wave clear and team speed boost make her invaluable in coordinated play |
| Ashe | Utility Carry | Global CC ult and slows offer enormous value beyond raw damage |
| Lucian | Skirmisher | Exceptional with Nami or Senna; high outplay potential in short trades |
| Xayah | Self-Peel Carry | Feathers and E make her surprisingly hard to kill for an ADC |
B Tier — Situationally Good
- Ezreal — Safe but lower damage ceiling; great for players who want to avoid getting deleted.
- Draven — Extremely high skill ceiling. In the right hands, can be S-tier; punishing to play at average skill.
- Kog'Maw — Monster in late game but needs a peel-heavy support to function.
- Vayne — Strong into tanks, irrelevant against squishy comps. Scales hard but lane is weak.
C Tier — Avoid Unless You Main Them
- Kalista — Incredibly support-dependent. Too many things have to go right.
- Aphelios — Complex kit with diminishing returns at lower skill levels.
- Twitch — Fun concept but extremely punished by modern engage and burst.
Meta Trends to Watch
Lethality Caitlyn is Back
Recent item changes have made Lethality-based Caitlyn builds extremely potent, allowing for burst-oriented playstyles rather than traditional crit scaling.
Poke + Disengage Supports Boost Jhin
With Lux, Xerath, and Senna being popular support picks, Jhin's long-range poke and root synergy make him an easy S-tier choice in these comps.
The Enchanters Are Back
Lulu, Soraka, and Nami seeing increased play means hypercarries like Jinx and Kog'Maw get even more value from having their damage amplified and protected through fights.
Remember: tier lists are guidelines, not rules. The best champion to play is often the one you know best — but if you're looking to climb fast, leaning on S and A tier picks accelerates your progress significantly.