LoL Meta

The current meta is defined by Diana, who leads with a 60.2% presence and a 43.4% ban rate. Malphite and Caitlyn also heavily influence the draft, appearing or being banned in over half of all matches. High win rate picks like Nilah and Zac represent the most successful strategies for players in the current patch.

Caitlyn is the most popular champion with a 20.8% pick rate among players. She is closely followed by Viego at 20.4% and Diana at 16.9%. Varus and Nami round out the top five most picked champions, showing a strong preference for these specific carries and supports.

Diana is the most banned champion in this patch with a 43.4% ban rate. Malphite follows closely at 41.0%, while Mel and Zed are also frequently removed from the game at 36.3% and 35.4% respectively. Caitlyn is the fifth most banned, showing that players are eager to avoid her lane dominance.

Diana holds the highest presence in the meta at 60.2%, followed by Malphite at 53.1%. Caitlyn maintains a 51.1% presence, while Zed and Mel also appear frequently in the draft phase with 48.4% and 43.7% presence. These champions are the most influential figures in the current Platinum+ landscape.

Nilah is currently the most successful champion with a 54.6% win rate. Zac follows with a strong 53.5%, and Ornn holds the third spot at 53.0%. Taric and Amumu are also performing very well, both sharing a high win rate of 52.8%.

Prioritizing or banning high-presence champions like Diana and Malphite is essential for draft success. If you want to maximize your chances of winning, consider high-performance picks like Nilah or Zac. It is also important to account for the high popularity of Caitlyn by picking champions that can survive her lane pressure.

Patch 16.2.1 has solidified a meta where Diana is the most contested pick across all roles. The high win rates of tanks and utility champions like Zac, Ornn, and Taric suggest that teamfight durability is currently very effective. At the same time, high pick rates for Caitlyn and Viego show that the player base still favors these versatile carry options.