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 - Overpowered16 champions
1	Xin Zhao	S	55.1%	1.3%	25,924
2	Qiyana	S	53.5%	3.1%	25,396
3	Katarina	S	52.4%	6.8%	26,147
4	Vladimir	S	51.6%	5.4%	26,735
5	LeBlanc	S	51.3%	3.5%	24,774
6	Riven	S	53.2%	1.8%	20,311
7	Ahri	S	52.3%	10.0%	24,375
8	Vel'Koz	S	53.2%	1.4%	28,811
9	Zoe	S	50.5%	3.6%	25,217
10	Syndra	S	51.8%	6.7%	25,372
11	Talon	S	50.4%	2.2%	25,854
12	Zed	S	50.5%	6.9%	28,246
13	Xerath	S	51.4%	4.2%	29,341
14	Taliyah	S	52.1%	2.5%	25,264
15	Kassadin	S	51.4%	3.2%	24,530
16	Akshan	S	50.9%	3.4%	26,886
A A Tier - Strong26 champions
17	Twisted Fate	A	51.7%	5.0%	19,800
18	Ekko	A	51.0%	3.4%	24,528
19	Irelia	A	50.1%	2.9%	23,802
20	Fizz	A	50.8%	4.3%	22,350
21	Cassiopeia	A	50.6%	3.6%	23,579
22	Jayce	A	50.2%	1.4%	26,593
23	Lissandra	A	51.0%	4.5%	22,562
24	Malzahar	A	50.7%	3.9%	24,383
25	Nunu & Willump	A	56.8%	0.6%	22,451
26	Lux	A	50.6%	3.2%	24,962
27	Sion	A	51.5%	1.2%	20,573
28	Sylas	A	49.0%	6.7%	23,437
29	Aurora	A	49.8%	3.6%	27,097
30	Yasuo	A	48.9%	6.2%	22,204
31	Diana	A	49.3%	3.1%	25,365
32	Akali	A	48.3%	6.0%	24,524
33	Swain	A	54.2%	0.7%	25,026
34	Anivia	A	49.1%	3.5%	21,726
35	Gragas	A	56.9%	0.5%	27,031
36	Pantheon	A	52.6%	0.8%	24,791
37	Orianna	A	49.2%	4.2%	22,663
38	Galio	A	49.0%	5.5%	18,897
39	Naafiri	A	47.7%	1.9%	25,452
40	Vex	A	49.2%	1.9%	25,701
41	Viktor	A	47.8%	9.0%	27,326
42	Brand	A	51.4%	0.8%	28,082
B B Tier - Good19 champions
43	Ryze	B	47.9%	5.2%	23,979
44	Hwei	B	47.7%	4.7%	27,075
45	Aurelion Sol	B	48.5%	1.5%	24,631
46	Annie	B	47.9%	2.9%	24,522
47	Cho'Gath	B	51.9%	0.7%	24,379
48	Malphite	B	51.3%	0.6%	20,962
49	Yone	B	46.9%	6.0%	23,501
50	Mel	B	44.1%	2.5%	25,767
51	Kayle	B	48.3%	0.9%	21,166
52	Gwen	B	52.8%	0.5%	25,417
53	Veigar	B	45.2%	2.2%	25,257
54	Tryndamere	B	50.9%	0.5%	22,840
55	Ziggs	B	50.0%	0.6%	30,749
56	Zilean	B	50.2%	0.6%	15,068
57	Azir	B	43.4%	1.4%	25,795
58	Ambessa	B	47.3%	0.5%	24,392
59	Singed	B	45.3%	0.6%	19,264
60	Tristana	B	42.8%	0.8%	24,520
61	Smolder	B	40.0%	0.6%	26,667

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1361 of 169 champions43,471 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 - Overpowered16 champions
1	Xin Zhao	S	55.1%	1.3%	25,924
2	Qiyana	S	53.5%	3.1%	25,396
3	Katarina	S	52.4%	6.8%	26,147
4	Vladimir	S	51.6%	5.4%	26,735
5	LeBlanc	S	51.3%	3.5%	24,774
6	Riven	S	53.2%	1.8%	20,311
7	Ahri	S	52.3%	10.0%	24,375
8	Vel'Koz	S	53.2%	1.4%	28,811
9	Zoe	S	50.5%	3.6%	25,217
10	Syndra	S	51.8%	6.7%	25,372
11	Talon	S	50.4%	2.2%	25,854
12	Zed	S	50.5%	6.9%	28,246
13	Xerath	S	51.4%	4.2%	29,341
14	Taliyah	S	52.1%	2.5%	25,264
15	Kassadin	S	51.4%	3.2%	24,530
16	Akshan	S	50.9%	3.4%	26,886
A A Tier - Strong26 champions
17	Twisted Fate	A	51.7%	5.0%	19,800
18	Ekko	A	51.0%	3.4%	24,528
19	Irelia	A	50.1%	2.9%	23,802
20	Fizz	A	50.8%	4.3%	22,350
21	Cassiopeia	A	50.6%	3.6%	23,579
22	Jayce	A	50.2%	1.4%	26,593
23	Lissandra	A	51.0%	4.5%	22,562
24	Malzahar	A	50.7%	3.9%	24,383
25	Nunu & Willump	A	56.8%	0.6%	22,451
26	Lux	A	50.6%	3.2%	24,962
27	Sion	A	51.5%	1.2%	20,573
28	Sylas	A	49.0%	6.7%	23,437
29	Aurora	A	49.8%	3.6%	27,097
30	Yasuo	A	48.9%	6.2%	22,204
31	Diana	A	49.3%	3.1%	25,365
32	Akali	A	48.3%	6.0%	24,524
33	Swain	A	54.2%	0.7%	25,026
34	Anivia	A	49.1%	3.5%	21,726
35	Gragas	A	56.9%	0.5%	27,031
36	Pantheon	A	52.6%	0.8%	24,791
37	Orianna	A	49.2%	4.2%	22,663
38	Galio	A	49.0%	5.5%	18,897
39	Naafiri	A	47.7%	1.9%	25,452
40	Vex	A	49.2%	1.9%	25,701
41	Viktor	A	47.8%	9.0%	27,326
42	Brand	A	51.4%	0.8%	28,082
B B Tier - Good19 champions
43	Ryze	B	47.9%	5.2%	23,979
44	Hwei	B	47.7%	4.7%	27,075
45	Aurelion Sol	B	48.5%	1.5%	24,631
46	Annie	B	47.9%	2.9%	24,522
47	Cho'Gath	B	51.9%	0.7%	24,379
48	Malphite	B	51.3%	0.6%	20,962
49	Yone	B	46.9%	6.0%	23,501
50	Mel	B	44.1%	2.5%	25,767
51	Kayle	B	48.3%	0.9%	21,166
52	Gwen	B	52.8%	0.5%	25,417
53	Veigar	B	45.2%	2.2%	25,257
54	Tryndamere	B	50.9%	0.5%	22,840
55	Ziggs	B	50.0%	0.6%	30,749
56	Zilean	B	50.2%	0.6%	15,068
57	Azir	B	43.4%	1.4%	25,795
58	Ambessa	B	47.3%	0.5%	24,392
59	Singed	B	45.3%	0.6%	19,264
60	Tristana	B	42.8%	0.8%	24,520
61	Smolder	B	40.0%	0.6%	26,667

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1361 of 169 champions43,471 matches analyzed

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