Mid Lane Tier List Diamond and Above - Best Mid Lane Champions | Patch 26.16

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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	51.3%	9.4%	25,190
2	Riven	S	53.2%	1.7%	20,336
3	Vel'Koz	S	53.9%	1.1%	29,173
4	Syndra	S	51.3%	9.8%	25,469
5	Talon	S	51.2%	1.9%	25,348
6	Zed	S	51.0%	6.5%	29,093
7	Zoe	S	51.0%	3.4%	25,354
8	Vladimir	S	51.4%	4.0%	27,341
9	LeBlanc	S	50.6%	3.6%	25,691
10	Ekko	S	52.1%	3.2%	24,874
11	Lissandra	S	52.2%	4.3%	23,270
12	Twisted Fate	S	52.2%	4.9%	19,962
13	Galio	S	51.4%	5.8%	19,689
14	Sylas	S	50.1%	8.5%	23,769
15	Irelia	S	50.3%	2.4%	23,712
16	Fizz	S	51.1%	3.9%	23,177
17	Viktor	S	50.6%	7.8%	28,057
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Xerath	A	50.2%	3.5%	29,507
19	Katarina	A	49.4%	6.4%	26,055
20	Jayce	A	49.7%	1.7%	26,852
21	Anivia	A	50.4%	2.7%	21,770
22	Cassiopeia	A	50.3%	3.3%	23,647
23	Naafiri	A	49.6%	1.6%	26,313
24	Qiyana	A	49.4%	2.9%	25,226
25	Taliyah	A	51.0%	2.1%	24,535
26	Ahri	A	49.9%	8.9%	24,640
27	Aurelion Sol	A	51.1%	1.1%	26,688
28	Diana	A	49.9%	2.9%	25,929
29	Akali	A	48.5%	6.4%	24,576
30	Hwei	A	50.0%	4.3%	26,996
31	Lux	A	50.0%	2.8%	25,526
32	Annie	A	50.5%	1.9%	24,825
33	Kassadin	A	49.3%	3.2%	24,767
34	Akshan	A	48.9%	3.6%	25,754
35	Orianna	A	49.6%	3.8%	22,696
36	Vex	A	49.4%	2.2%	25,664
37	Malzahar	A	49.3%	3.4%	24,322
38	Aurora	A	48.9%	3.0%	27,698
39	Yasuo	A	47.8%	6.5%	22,119
40	Veigar	A	49.2%	2.3%	25,217
41	Ambessa	A	50.5%	0.9%	25,060
42	Ryze	A	48.5%	4.1%	23,731
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Yone	B	48.0%	6.2%	24,338
44	Tryndamere	B	53.9%	0.6%	23,170
45	Tristana	B	47.5%	1.4%	24,043
46	Gwen	B	52.2%	0.6%	25,314
47	Kayle	B	51.8%	0.7%	21,421
48	Azir	B	47.4%	1.3%	25,903
49	Pantheon	B	49.8%	0.8%	24,547
50	Sion	B	48.2%	0.9%	21,116
51	Singed	B	50.3%	0.7%	19,422
52	Gragas	B	52.0%	0.6%	25,616
53	Swain	B	49.6%	0.7%	23,777
54	Mel	B	42.8%	1.9%	25,397
55	Gangplank	B	48.5%	0.6%	26,521
56	Malphite	B	47.6%	0.5%	20,593
57	Ziggs	B	46.8%	0.5%	31,187
58	Corki	B	46.0%	0.6%	27,562
59	Cho'Gath	B	45.4%	0.6%	23,116

Patch 16.13, 16.14, 16.15, 16.1659 of 171 champions77,714 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	51.3%	9.4%	25,190
2	Riven	S	53.2%	1.7%	20,336
3	Vel'Koz	S	53.9%	1.1%	29,173
4	Syndra	S	51.3%	9.8%	25,469
5	Talon	S	51.2%	1.9%	25,348
6	Zed	S	51.0%	6.5%	29,093
7	Zoe	S	51.0%	3.4%	25,354
8	Vladimir	S	51.4%	4.0%	27,341
9	LeBlanc	S	50.6%	3.6%	25,691
10	Ekko	S	52.1%	3.2%	24,874
11	Lissandra	S	52.2%	4.3%	23,270
12	Twisted Fate	S	52.2%	4.9%	19,962
13	Galio	S	51.4%	5.8%	19,689
14	Sylas	S	50.1%	8.5%	23,769
15	Irelia	S	50.3%	2.4%	23,712
16	Fizz	S	51.1%	3.9%	23,177
17	Viktor	S	50.6%	7.8%	28,057
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Xerath	A	50.2%	3.5%	29,507
19	Katarina	A	49.4%	6.4%	26,055
20	Jayce	A	49.7%	1.7%	26,852
21	Anivia	A	50.4%	2.7%	21,770
22	Cassiopeia	A	50.3%	3.3%	23,647
23	Naafiri	A	49.6%	1.6%	26,313
24	Qiyana	A	49.4%	2.9%	25,226
25	Taliyah	A	51.0%	2.1%	24,535
26	Ahri	A	49.9%	8.9%	24,640
27	Aurelion Sol	A	51.1%	1.1%	26,688
28	Diana	A	49.9%	2.9%	25,929
29	Akali	A	48.5%	6.4%	24,576
30	Hwei	A	50.0%	4.3%	26,996
31	Lux	A	50.0%	2.8%	25,526
32	Annie	A	50.5%	1.9%	24,825
33	Kassadin	A	49.3%	3.2%	24,767
34	Akshan	A	48.9%	3.6%	25,754
35	Orianna	A	49.6%	3.8%	22,696
36	Vex	A	49.4%	2.2%	25,664
37	Malzahar	A	49.3%	3.4%	24,322
38	Aurora	A	48.9%	3.0%	27,698
39	Yasuo	A	47.8%	6.5%	22,119
40	Veigar	A	49.2%	2.3%	25,217
41	Ambessa	A	50.5%	0.9%	25,060
42	Ryze	A	48.5%	4.1%	23,731
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Yone	B	48.0%	6.2%	24,338
44	Tryndamere	B	53.9%	0.6%	23,170
45	Tristana	B	47.5%	1.4%	24,043
46	Gwen	B	52.2%	0.6%	25,314
47	Kayle	B	51.8%	0.7%	21,421
48	Azir	B	47.4%	1.3%	25,903
49	Pantheon	B	49.8%	0.8%	24,547
50	Sion	B	48.2%	0.9%	21,116
51	Singed	B	50.3%	0.7%	19,422
52	Gragas	B	52.0%	0.6%	25,616
53	Swain	B	49.6%	0.7%	23,777
54	Mel	B	42.8%	1.9%	25,397
55	Gangplank	B	48.5%	0.6%	26,521
56	Malphite	B	47.6%	0.5%	20,593
57	Ziggs	B	46.8%	0.5%	31,187
58	Corki	B	46.0%	0.6%	27,562
59	Cho'Gath	B	45.4%	0.6%	23,116

Patch 16.13, 16.14, 16.15, 16.1659 of 171 champions77,714 matches analyzed

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