Mid Lane Tier List Diamond and Above - Best Mid Lane Champions | Patch 26.20

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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	LeBlanc	S	51.6%	3.9%	25,955
2	Syndra	S	51.5%	10.1%	25,337
3	Qiyana	S	51.3%	2.9%	25,362
4	Zoe	S	51.5%	3.4%	25,726
5	Fizz	S	52.2%	3.7%	23,574
6	Ekko	S	52.1%	3.7%	24,948
7	Cassiopeia	S	51.5%	3.9%	23,283
8	Nasus	S	51.4%	1.5%	19,896
9	Twisted Fate	S	52.2%	4.9%	19,976
10	Katarina	S	50.3%	6.4%	26,393
11	Sylas	S	50.5%	7.6%	23,469
12	Annie	S	52.6%	1.8%	24,896
13	Talon	S	50.4%	1.8%	24,729
14	Xerath	S	50.4%	3.4%	29,536
15	Ahri	S	51.3%	9.2%	24,693
16	Jayce	S	50.5%	1.6%	26,393
17	Zed	S	49.9%	7.2%	28,973
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Locke	A	49.4%	8.3%	24,401
19	Lissandra	A	51.2%	4.4%	23,189
20	Lux	A	51.0%	2.9%	25,321
21	Viktor	A	49.7%	7.8%	28,254
22	Vel'Koz	A	52.1%	1.0%	29,449
23	Galio	A	50.8%	5.6%	19,253
24	Vladimir	A	50.0%	3.8%	27,345
25	Riven	A	51.2%	1.3%	19,888
26	Diana	A	50.7%	2.4%	25,988
27	Akali	A	49.2%	6.2%	24,693
28	Anivia	A	50.3%	2.6%	21,595
29	Malzahar	A	50.5%	3.5%	24,126
30	Gwen	A	51.3%	1.1%	24,750
31	Irelia	A	48.9%	2.2%	23,690
32	Taliyah	A	50.4%	2.1%	24,650
33	Hwei	A	49.9%	4.1%	27,467
34	Akshan	A	49.0%	3.3%	25,972
35	Aurora	A	49.6%	2.6%	27,691
36	Vex	A	49.6%	2.0%	26,001
37	Orianna	A	49.4%	4.1%	22,876
38	Yasuo	A	48.3%	6.9%	22,509
39	Aurelion Sol	A	49.5%	1.4%	25,622
40	Naafiri	A	48.0%	1.2%	25,706
41	Veigar	A	48.7%	2.6%	25,264
42	Kassadin	A	47.8%	3.2%	24,867
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Yone	B	47.9%	6.5%	24,130
44	Mel	B	46.7%	1.6%	25,574
45	Kayle	B	52.1%	0.7%	21,381
46	Ziggs	B	53.6%	0.5%	31,449
47	Ryze	B	46.9%	4.3%	23,635
48	Tristana	B	46.5%	1.8%	23,567
49	Azir	B	47.0%	1.7%	26,877
50	Ambessa	B	48.4%	0.8%	24,480
51	Gragas	B	51.1%	0.6%	25,617
52	Swain	B	49.6%	0.7%	23,988
53	Tryndamere	B	51.5%	0.5%	22,663
54	Pantheon	B	48.4%	0.7%	25,178
55	Sion	B	48.7%	0.7%	21,543
56	Gangplank	B	48.7%	0.6%	27,952
57	Malphite	B	47.6%	0.5%	21,077
58	Cho'Gath	B	47.7%	0.5%	22,869
59	Corki	B	42.0%	0.6%	26,968

Patch 16.14, 16.15, 16.16, 16.1759 of 171 champions87,348 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	LeBlanc	S	51.6%	3.9%	25,955
2	Syndra	S	51.5%	10.1%	25,337
3	Qiyana	S	51.3%	2.9%	25,362
4	Zoe	S	51.5%	3.4%	25,726
5	Fizz	S	52.2%	3.7%	23,574
6	Ekko	S	52.1%	3.7%	24,948
7	Cassiopeia	S	51.5%	3.9%	23,283
8	Nasus	S	51.4%	1.5%	19,896
9	Twisted Fate	S	52.2%	4.9%	19,976
10	Katarina	S	50.3%	6.4%	26,393
11	Sylas	S	50.5%	7.6%	23,469
12	Annie	S	52.6%	1.8%	24,896
13	Talon	S	50.4%	1.8%	24,729
14	Xerath	S	50.4%	3.4%	29,536
15	Ahri	S	51.3%	9.2%	24,693
16	Jayce	S	50.5%	1.6%	26,393
17	Zed	S	49.9%	7.2%	28,973
A A Tier - Strong25 champions
18	Locke	A	49.4%	8.3%	24,401
19	Lissandra	A	51.2%	4.4%	23,189
20	Lux	A	51.0%	2.9%	25,321
21	Viktor	A	49.7%	7.8%	28,254
22	Vel'Koz	A	52.1%	1.0%	29,449
23	Galio	A	50.8%	5.6%	19,253
24	Vladimir	A	50.0%	3.8%	27,345
25	Riven	A	51.2%	1.3%	19,888
26	Diana	A	50.7%	2.4%	25,988
27	Akali	A	49.2%	6.2%	24,693
28	Anivia	A	50.3%	2.6%	21,595
29	Malzahar	A	50.5%	3.5%	24,126
30	Gwen	A	51.3%	1.1%	24,750
31	Irelia	A	48.9%	2.2%	23,690
32	Taliyah	A	50.4%	2.1%	24,650
33	Hwei	A	49.9%	4.1%	27,467
34	Akshan	A	49.0%	3.3%	25,972
35	Aurora	A	49.6%	2.6%	27,691
36	Vex	A	49.6%	2.0%	26,001
37	Orianna	A	49.4%	4.1%	22,876
38	Yasuo	A	48.3%	6.9%	22,509
39	Aurelion Sol	A	49.5%	1.4%	25,622
40	Naafiri	A	48.0%	1.2%	25,706
41	Veigar	A	48.7%	2.6%	25,264
42	Kassadin	A	47.8%	3.2%	24,867
B B Tier - Good17 champions
43	Yone	B	47.9%	6.5%	24,130
44	Mel	B	46.7%	1.6%	25,574
45	Kayle	B	52.1%	0.7%	21,381
46	Ziggs	B	53.6%	0.5%	31,449
47	Ryze	B	46.9%	4.3%	23,635
48	Tristana	B	46.5%	1.8%	23,567
49	Azir	B	47.0%	1.7%	26,877
50	Ambessa	B	48.4%	0.8%	24,480
51	Gragas	B	51.1%	0.6%	25,617
52	Swain	B	49.6%	0.7%	23,988
53	Tryndamere	B	51.5%	0.5%	22,663
54	Pantheon	B	48.4%	0.7%	25,178
55	Sion	B	48.7%	0.7%	21,543
56	Gangplank	B	48.7%	0.6%	27,952
57	Malphite	B	47.6%	0.5%	21,077
58	Cho'Gath	B	47.7%	0.5%	22,869
59	Corki	B	42.0%	0.6%	26,968

Patch 16.14, 16.15, 16.16, 16.1759 of 171 champions87,348 matches analyzed

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