Mid Lane Tier List Diamond and Above - Best Mid Lane Champions | Patch 26.13

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Mid Lane Tier List - Diamond and Above

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#	Champion	Tier▼	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Damage/game
S S Tier - Overpowered17 champions
1	Locke	S	52.2%	4.1%	25,722
2	Vladimir	S	52.3%	5.0%	26,853
3	Riven	S	53.7%	1.7%	20,399
4	Katarina	S	51.4%	6.6%	25,980
5	Qiyana	S	51.9%	3.1%	25,158
6	Talon	S	51.0%	2.3%	25,475
7	Vel'Koz	S	53.6%	1.3%	28,730
8	Xin Zhao	S	55.1%	0.9%	26,002
9	LeBlanc	S	50.6%	3.6%	25,123
10	Zoe	S	50.6%	3.7%	24,851
11	Zed	S	50.7%	6.4%	28,444
12	Syndra	S	51.7%	7.9%	25,269
13	Ahri	S	51.3%	9.2%	24,429
14	Lissandra	S	51.8%	4.5%	22,645
15	Ekko	S	51.5%	3.2%	24,470
16	Xerath	S	51.2%	4.0%	29,263
17	Twisted Fate	S	51.7%	5.0%	19,692
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Akshan	A	50.8%	3.4%	26,476
19	Taliyah	A	51.5%	2.3%	24,858
20	Irelia	A	49.9%	2.8%	23,641
21	Naafiri	A	49.8%	1.8%	25,552
22	Anivia	A	50.5%	3.2%	21,764
23	Fizz	A	50.4%	4.1%	22,515
24	Lux	A	50.5%	3.0%	25,150
25	Kassadin	A	50.1%	3.0%	24,437
26	Sylas	A	48.9%	7.7%	23,513
27	Galio	A	49.9%	5.8%	19,145
28	Jayce	A	49.3%	1.5%	26,566
29	Cassiopeia	A	49.6%	3.3%	23,423
30	Yasuo	A	49.0%	6.2%	21,986
31	Malzahar	A	49.9%	3.6%	24,486
32	Akali	A	48.4%	6.2%	24,376
33	Aurora	A	49.5%	3.5%	27,160
34	Nunu & Willump	A	56.2%	0.5%	22,344
35	Gragas	A	56.7%	0.5%	26,740
36	Diana	A	49.0%	3.2%	25,448
37	Orianna	A	49.2%	3.9%	22,449
38	Aurelion Sol	A	50.0%	1.3%	25,571
39	Vex	A	49.2%	2.1%	25,489
40	Viktor	A	48.3%	8.8%	27,401
41	Swain	A	53.8%	0.7%	24,704
42	Pantheon	A	51.4%	0.9%	24,722
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Ryze	B	48.7%	4.8%	23,717
44	Sion	B	49.6%	1.1%	20,607
45	Hwei	B	48.2%	4.7%	26,887
46	Annie	B	48.5%	2.6%	24,758
47	Yone	B	47.4%	6.1%	23,438
48	Malphite	B	52.4%	0.6%	20,819
49	Tristana	B	47.4%	1.1%	24,339
50	Kayle	B	50.0%	0.8%	21,605
51	Veigar	B	46.1%	2.0%	25,257
52	Mel	B	43.8%	2.3%	25,725
53	Brand	B	49.5%	0.7%	27,986
54	Tryndamere	B	51.5%	0.5%	23,097
55	Azir	B	45.5%	1.4%	25,579
56	Cho'Gath	B	49.0%	0.7%	23,819
57	Ambessa	B	47.9%	0.6%	23,936
58	Singed	B	46.6%	0.7%	18,920
59	Ziggs	B	47.3%	0.5%	31,263

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1359 of 171 champions71,172 matches analyzed

The current top tier list for Mid lane in Diamond+ is led by Yasuo and Katarina who both hold Tier S status. They are followed by Syndra, Ryze, and Kassadin who are categorized as Tier A performers for Patch 16.2.1. These five champions represent the most impactful choices based on the 22,246 games analyzed.

Yasuo holds the highest win rate among the top tier champions at 52.5% in Diamond+ matches. Katarina follows closely with a 51.7% win rate, while Ryze maintains a balanced 50.0% win rate. These figures are notable as they exceed the average listed win rate of 48.49% for the position.

Syndra and Ryze appear to be the most reliable picks due to their high pick rates of 9.6% and 8.5% respectively while maintaining Tier A status. Their consistency in Diamond+ suggests they can handle various matchups effectively. Yasuo is also a strong candidate but faces a high ban rate of 15.8% which may limit his availability.

The top champions like Yasuo and Katarina are strong because they maintain high win rates despite being frequently targeted by bans. Their ability to carry games is reflected in their S-tier placement and high pick rates. Additionally, champions like Kassadin and Ryze provide reliable scaling options that align with the current Diamond+ meta.

You should evaluate your champion pool with every major patch update to account for meta shifts and balance changes. Since Yasuo and Katarina currently have ban rates above 15%, it is important to have Tier A backups like Syndra or Ryze ready. Monitoring these statistics helps ensure you are playing champions with the highest success probability.

While 157 champions are represented in the data, the top five champions dominate with high pick and win rates. Lower pick-rate champions may work as niche counters, but the data suggests that Tier S and A picks offer more consistent results. Most players in Diamond+ find more success sticking to high-performing meta picks like those listed.

Tier S placements are reserved for champions like Yasuo and Katarina who maintain high win rates even with ban rates reaching up to 16.4%. Tier A champions like Syndra show high reliability with a 9.6% pick rate, indicating they are staple picks in the bracket. A high ban rate typically signifies a champion is perceived as high-threat by the Diamond+ community.

Mid Lane Tier List - Diamond and Above

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#	Champion	Tier▼	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Damage/game
S S Tier - Overpowered17 champions
1	Locke	S	52.2%	4.1%	25,722
2	Vladimir	S	52.3%	5.0%	26,853
3	Riven	S	53.7%	1.7%	20,399
4	Katarina	S	51.4%	6.6%	25,980
5	Qiyana	S	51.9%	3.1%	25,158
6	Talon	S	51.0%	2.3%	25,475
7	Vel'Koz	S	53.6%	1.3%	28,730
8	Xin Zhao	S	55.1%	0.9%	26,002
9	LeBlanc	S	50.6%	3.6%	25,123
10	Zoe	S	50.6%	3.7%	24,851
11	Zed	S	50.7%	6.4%	28,444
12	Syndra	S	51.7%	7.9%	25,269
13	Ahri	S	51.3%	9.2%	24,429
14	Lissandra	S	51.8%	4.5%	22,645
15	Ekko	S	51.5%	3.2%	24,470
16	Xerath	S	51.2%	4.0%	29,263
17	Twisted Fate	S	51.7%	5.0%	19,692
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Akshan	A	50.8%	3.4%	26,476
19	Taliyah	A	51.5%	2.3%	24,858
20	Irelia	A	49.9%	2.8%	23,641
21	Naafiri	A	49.8%	1.8%	25,552
22	Anivia	A	50.5%	3.2%	21,764
23	Fizz	A	50.4%	4.1%	22,515
24	Lux	A	50.5%	3.0%	25,150
25	Kassadin	A	50.1%	3.0%	24,437
26	Sylas	A	48.9%	7.7%	23,513
27	Galio	A	49.9%	5.8%	19,145
28	Jayce	A	49.3%	1.5%	26,566
29	Cassiopeia	A	49.6%	3.3%	23,423
30	Yasuo	A	49.0%	6.2%	21,986
31	Malzahar	A	49.9%	3.6%	24,486
32	Akali	A	48.4%	6.2%	24,376
33	Aurora	A	49.5%	3.5%	27,160
34	Nunu & Willump	A	56.2%	0.5%	22,344
35	Gragas	A	56.7%	0.5%	26,740
36	Diana	A	49.0%	3.2%	25,448
37	Orianna	A	49.2%	3.9%	22,449
38	Aurelion Sol	A	50.0%	1.3%	25,571
39	Vex	A	49.2%	2.1%	25,489
40	Viktor	A	48.3%	8.8%	27,401
41	Swain	A	53.8%	0.7%	24,704
42	Pantheon	A	51.4%	0.9%	24,722
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Ryze	B	48.7%	4.8%	23,717
44	Sion	B	49.6%	1.1%	20,607
45	Hwei	B	48.2%	4.7%	26,887
46	Annie	B	48.5%	2.6%	24,758
47	Yone	B	47.4%	6.1%	23,438
48	Malphite	B	52.4%	0.6%	20,819
49	Tristana	B	47.4%	1.1%	24,339
50	Kayle	B	50.0%	0.8%	21,605
51	Veigar	B	46.1%	2.0%	25,257
52	Mel	B	43.8%	2.3%	25,725
53	Brand	B	49.5%	0.7%	27,986
54	Tryndamere	B	51.5%	0.5%	23,097
55	Azir	B	45.5%	1.4%	25,579
56	Cho'Gath	B	49.0%	0.7%	23,819
57	Ambessa	B	47.9%	0.6%	23,936
58	Singed	B	46.6%	0.7%	18,920
59	Ziggs	B	47.3%	0.5%	31,263

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1359 of 171 champions71,172 matches analyzed

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