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#	Champion	Tier▼	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Damage/game
S S Tier - Overpowered16 champions
1	Qiyana	S	55.2%	3.3%	24,297
2	Riven	S	56.1%	1.7%	19,422
3	Katarina	S	53.0%	6.3%	24,852
4	Pantheon	S	56.1%	1.0%	23,730
5	Zoe	S	52.3%	4.2%	24,283
6	Vladimir	S	52.2%	4.9%	25,686
7	LeBlanc	S	51.9%	3.6%	23,443
8	Syndra	S	53.2%	7.0%	24,188
9	Nunu & Willump	S	56.1%	0.8%	21,797
10	Twisted Fate	S	52.9%	5.4%	18,590
11	Kassadin	S	52.4%	2.6%	23,940
12	Taliyah	S	52.7%	3.0%	24,088
13	Akshan	S	51.7%	3.5%	25,471
14	Talon	S	50.8%	2.4%	23,701
15	Xin Zhao	S	54.0%	0.9%	24,845
16	Sion	S	53.0%	1.4%	19,647
A A Tier - Strong24 champions
17	Ekko	A	51.7%	3.3%	23,982
18	Gragas	A	59.4%	0.5%	26,067
19	Cassiopeia	A	50.8%	4.6%	23,195
20	Lissandra	A	51.8%	4.2%	20,946
21	Orianna	A	50.8%	4.7%	21,818
22	Zed	A	49.7%	6.5%	27,176
23	Jayce	A	49.9%	2.0%	25,742
24	Irelia	A	49.8%	3.3%	22,876
25	Ahri	A	50.6%	8.8%	23,417
26	Xerath	A	50.8%	3.5%	27,454
27	Cho'Gath	A	56.0%	0.7%	23,549
28	Sylas	A	49.0%	7.2%	22,213
29	Galio	A	50.2%	6.8%	18,117
30	Yasuo	A	49.3%	5.6%	20,903
31	Aurora	A	49.5%	4.0%	25,926
32	Akali	A	48.1%	6.5%	23,479
33	Naafiri	A	48.7%	1.5%	23,701
34	Swain	A	54.4%	0.7%	23,655
35	Vex	A	50.1%	1.5%	24,123
36	Fizz	A	48.9%	3.7%	20,541
37	Anivia	A	47.9%	3.6%	20,741
38	Ryze	A	48.5%	6.6%	23,099
39	Hwei	A	48.6%	4.7%	25,450
40	Lux	A	48.2%	2.3%	24,215
B B Tier - Good22 champions
41	Viktor	B	47.2%	9.8%	26,158
42	Malzahar	B	48.2%	2.4%	22,654
43	Neeko	B	54.5%	0.5%	21,089
44	Aurelion Sol	B	48.5%	1.2%	22,722
45	Brand	B	53.8%	0.6%	26,346
46	Annie	B	47.3%	3.2%	22,489
47	Mel	B	45.4%	2.1%	24,143
48	Vel'Koz	B	47.7%	1.0%	27,287
49	Gwen	B	53.5%	0.5%	24,956
50	Diana	B	45.6%	2.7%	23,836
51	Yone	B	45.9%	6.7%	22,056
52	Ambessa	B	49.7%	0.6%	23,633
53	Singed	B	47.0%	0.9%	18,236
54	Zilean	B	49.4%	0.7%	14,644
55	Tristana	B	45.2%	1.0%	24,155
56	Azir	B	44.3%	1.4%	24,448
57	Malphite	B	48.0%	0.5%	18,854
58	Veigar	B	42.7%	1.3%	23,798
59	Kayle	B	44.0%	0.9%	19,271
60	Tryndamere	B	45.5%	0.6%	20,985
61	Corki	B	41.6%	0.5%	26,430
62	Smolder	B	37.2%	0.5%	24,400

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1362 of 162 champions24,810 matches analyzed

The current meta for Patch 16.2.1 is led by Yasuo, who is the only S-tier champion with a dominant 53.6% win rate. Following him are high-priority A-tier picks including Ryze, Syndra, Kassadin, and Akali. These five champions represent the most impactful choices across the 3,951 matches analyzed in this bracket.

Yasuo holds the highest win rate among the top-tier champions at 53.6% in the current patch. Kassadin also performs well with a 49.3% win rate, which is significantly above the average listed win rate of 48.40%. Ryze follows closely behind with a 48.4% win rate over a 10.4% pick rate.

Ryze and Syndra appear to be the most reliable blind picks given their high pick rates of 10.4% and 9.6% respectively. While Yasuo has the highest win rate, Akali is a more contested pick with a high 24.6% ban rate, making her harder to secure. Choosing champions with lower ban rates like Ryze at 6.9% ensures more consistency in champion select.

These champions are strong because they maintain high presence and performance across nearly 8,000 games. Yasuo's 53.6% win rate makes him a clear statistical outlier in terms of power. Meanwhile, Akali and Kassadin command high ban rates of 24.6% and 14.9%, indicating that Master+ players view their kits as highly threatening to team compositions.

Champion pools should be evaluated based on the 48.40% average win rate which indicates a competitive environment where small shifts matter. With 141 champions in the list, you should check for updates when pick rates for staples like Ryze or Syndra begin to fluctuate significantly. Monitoring the 24.6% ban rate of Akali is also crucial for determining if she is worth your time to practice.

With 141 champions available and only five highlighted as top tier, many niche picks exist outside the high-frequency meta. While Yasuo's 8.5% pick rate and high win rate make him the most stable choice, low pick-rate champions not mentioned in the top five may still be viable. However, the data suggests that sticking to S and A tier champions is generally more effective for maintaining a high win rate.

Tier placements are heavily influenced by a combination of win rate and presence. For instance, Akali is placed in A-tier despite a 47.5% win rate because her massive 24.6% ban rate reflects her high influence on the game. Yasuo reaches S-tier because he combines a high 8.5% pick rate with an exceptional 53.6% win rate.

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#	Champion	Tier▼	Win Rate	Pick Rate	Damage/game
S S Tier - Overpowered16 champions
1	Qiyana	S	55.2%	3.3%	24,297
2	Riven	S	56.1%	1.7%	19,422
3	Katarina	S	53.0%	6.3%	24,852
4	Pantheon	S	56.1%	1.0%	23,730
5	Zoe	S	52.3%	4.2%	24,283
6	Vladimir	S	52.2%	4.9%	25,686
7	LeBlanc	S	51.9%	3.6%	23,443
8	Syndra	S	53.2%	7.0%	24,188
9	Nunu & Willump	S	56.1%	0.8%	21,797
10	Twisted Fate	S	52.9%	5.4%	18,590
11	Kassadin	S	52.4%	2.6%	23,940
12	Taliyah	S	52.7%	3.0%	24,088
13	Akshan	S	51.7%	3.5%	25,471
14	Talon	S	50.8%	2.4%	23,701
15	Xin Zhao	S	54.0%	0.9%	24,845
16	Sion	S	53.0%	1.4%	19,647
A A Tier - Strong24 champions
17	Ekko	A	51.7%	3.3%	23,982
18	Gragas	A	59.4%	0.5%	26,067
19	Cassiopeia	A	50.8%	4.6%	23,195
20	Lissandra	A	51.8%	4.2%	20,946
21	Orianna	A	50.8%	4.7%	21,818
22	Zed	A	49.7%	6.5%	27,176
23	Jayce	A	49.9%	2.0%	25,742
24	Irelia	A	49.8%	3.3%	22,876
25	Ahri	A	50.6%	8.8%	23,417
26	Xerath	A	50.8%	3.5%	27,454
27	Cho'Gath	A	56.0%	0.7%	23,549
28	Sylas	A	49.0%	7.2%	22,213
29	Galio	A	50.2%	6.8%	18,117
30	Yasuo	A	49.3%	5.6%	20,903
31	Aurora	A	49.5%	4.0%	25,926
32	Akali	A	48.1%	6.5%	23,479
33	Naafiri	A	48.7%	1.5%	23,701
34	Swain	A	54.4%	0.7%	23,655
35	Vex	A	50.1%	1.5%	24,123
36	Fizz	A	48.9%	3.7%	20,541
37	Anivia	A	47.9%	3.6%	20,741
38	Ryze	A	48.5%	6.6%	23,099
39	Hwei	A	48.6%	4.7%	25,450
40	Lux	A	48.2%	2.3%	24,215
B B Tier - Good22 champions
41	Viktor	B	47.2%	9.8%	26,158
42	Malzahar	B	48.2%	2.4%	22,654
43	Neeko	B	54.5%	0.5%	21,089
44	Aurelion Sol	B	48.5%	1.2%	22,722
45	Brand	B	53.8%	0.6%	26,346
46	Annie	B	47.3%	3.2%	22,489
47	Mel	B	45.4%	2.1%	24,143
48	Vel'Koz	B	47.7%	1.0%	27,287
49	Gwen	B	53.5%	0.5%	24,956
50	Diana	B	45.6%	2.7%	23,836
51	Yone	B	45.9%	6.7%	22,056
52	Ambessa	B	49.7%	0.6%	23,633
53	Singed	B	47.0%	0.9%	18,236
54	Zilean	B	49.4%	0.7%	14,644
55	Tristana	B	45.2%	1.0%	24,155
56	Azir	B	44.3%	1.4%	24,448
57	Malphite	B	48.0%	0.5%	18,854
58	Veigar	B	42.7%	1.3%	23,798
59	Kayle	B	44.0%	0.9%	19,271
60	Tryndamere	B	45.5%	0.6%	20,985
61	Corki	B	41.6%	0.5%	26,430
62	Smolder	B	37.2%	0.5%	24,400

Patch 16.11, 16.12, 16.1362 of 162 champions24,810 matches analyzed

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