Mid Lane Tier List - Gold and Below

The top of the Mid tier list for Gold- on Patch 16.2.1 is dominated by Yasuo, Veigar, and Malzahar, who all hold S-tier status. These champions are followed by Ahri and Akali in the A-tier, representing the most effective choices among 171 total champions. These five picks are the most reliable options for players looking to climb in this specific rank bracket.

Malzahar currently holds the highest win rate in this tier list at 53.7%, followed by Veigar at 52.6%. Yasuo also performs well with a 50.6% win rate, which is significant given his very high popularity. Other top-tier picks like Ahri and Akali have lower win rates of 49.7% and 49.3% but remain strong contenders in the meta.

Ahri is one of the safest blind picks because she is in the A-tier with a high 8.7% pick rate but a very low 3.3% ban rate. While Malzahar and Yasuo are extremely strong, they are banned in 22.5% and 20.2% of games respectively, making them harder to pick consistently. Veigar is also a relatively safe choice with a moderate 5.3% ban rate and a high 52.6% win rate.

Champions like Malzahar and Veigar are strong because their high win rates of 53.7% and 52.6% suggest they excel at punishing the positioning errors common in Gold- games. Yasuo's strength is reflected in his massive 13.3% pick rate, indicating he is a highly effective carry when not banned. These champions provide a mix of high utility and carry potential that works well in the current 16.2.1 meta.

You should review your pool with every major patch update, as changes can affect the 48.13% average win rate across the 171 champions. Since top picks like Yasuo and Malzahar have high ban rates, it is important to have a backup from the A-tier like Ahri. Use the data from these 177,799 games to ensure your pool includes at least one high win-rate champion.

The data shows that the most successful champions like Yasuo and Veigar have high pick rates, but with 171 total champions, many niche picks exist. If a low pick-rate champion maintains a win rate above the 48.13% average, they can be effective situational tools. However, for consistent climbing, the S-tier and A-tier champions are generally more reliable due to their proven performance over thousands of matches.

Tier placements like S-tier for Yasuo are determined by his high 13.3% pick rate combined with a solid win rate, despite being banned in 20.2% of games. Malzahar's S-tier status is heavily supported by his 53.7% win rate, which explains his high 22.5% ban rate as players seek to remove him from matches. Generally, high ban rates indicate a champion is perceived as high-threat, while high pick rates confirm their overall viability in the current patch.