Here at Nerfplz, we always try to do things bigger and better each go-around. This time, we're trying an experimental update where we put together updates for the new patch based on the PBE changes.This way, you can start using it as soon as the patch hits. Of course, this means that some sleeper champions may come out of their shell later in the patch maturity. When that happens, we will update accordingly so stay tuned!
Meanwhile, there are a TON of assassin changes, so expect a write-up on all the major and minor assassin updates later this week. I haven't made massive changes to the assasins below yet, but will do so once the numbers hit the live server.
SEASON 6 - PATCH 6.22 FASTEST RANKEDLP GAIN TIER LIST"What Are the Best Champions to Climb With"
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Preface Chatter
Here at Nerfplz, we always try to do things bigger and better each go-around. This time, we're trying an experimental update where we put together updates for the new patch based on the PBE changes.This way, you can start using it as soon as the patch hits. Of course, this means that some sleeper champions may come out of their shell later in the patch maturity. When that happens, we will update accordingly so stay tuned!
Meanwhile, there are a TON of assassin changes, so expect a write-up on all the major and minor assassin updates later this week. I haven't made massive changes to the assasins below yet, but will do so once the numbers hit the live server.
Here's the projected schedule in phases:
- November 9th
- Patch 6.22 will likely hit.
- Expect write-ups on assassin changes and movements based on official patch notes.
- 3rd party site data will be available to substantiate champion positions further.
- Expect shifts in the champion listing below and additional explanations.
The current patch is Patch 6.21; as a result this list is not entirely accurate for the live server. Patch 6.22 will likely be released November 9th. See this list for current information.
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The purpose of this list is to pick out the champions that when played, will allow you to climb divisions the fastest by winning more games. This list contains more off-meta and counter-meta placements that do well against popular picks.
If you're looking for a more meta based tier list based on popularity, be sure to check out the FOTM list as well!
For a list of champions with the highest *potential* in the game without regard to difficulty or team synergies, check out the list of strongest potential champions in each position!
Be sure to check out our new Optimal Champion Bans by Division Listing!
Patch 6.22 Summary [May Change on Live Release]
Buffs: Ivern
Nerfs:
Tweaks: Alistar, Evelynn, Kled, Teemo, Twitch, Vayne, Wukong
Tweaks: Alistar, Evelynn, Kled, Teemo, Twitch, Vayne, Wukong
Reworks: Katarina, Leblanc, Rengar, Akali, Ekko, Fizz, Kha'Zix, Shaco, Talon, Zed
Updates
- Revamped the formatting. Let me know what you guys think in the comments section!
- Added Talon Jungle [Tier 2]
Toolkit and Options
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The Tier List
God Tier
[Highest Influence | Good In Almost Every Situation | Easiest to Gain LP With]| Mid Lane | Ahri, Annie |
| Jungle | Vi, Nunu, Sejuani, Zac |
| Top Lane | Kennen, Malphite, Yasuo, Jayce, Wukong, Irelia |
| Marksman | Miss Fortune, Jhin, Jinx, Caitlyn |
| Support | Janna, Sona, Blitzcrank, Soraka |
God Tier Rising: Miss Fortune (Marksman), Wukong (Top)
God Tier Falling:
God Tier Falling:
Tier 1
[Strong/Preferred Choices | Faster to Learn and Win | Works Well In Solo Queue]Mid-Lane: Brand, Twisted Fate, Anivia, Morgana, Kennen, Kayle, Syndra, Corki, Viktor, Cassiopeia, Katarina, Xerath, Malzahar, Lux, Orianna, Vel'Koz, Karthus, Zilean, Yasuo, Ziggs
Jungle: Dr. Mundo, Jarvan IV, Skarner, Amumu, Graves, Shaco, Hecarim, Kha'Zix, Nocturne, Wukong, Xin Zhao, Volibear, Olaf, Kindred, Elise
Top: Kayle, Jarvan IV, Riven, Darius, Illaoi, Quinn, Swain, Nasus, Renekton, Teemo, Sion, Tryndamere, Pantheon, Singed, Rumble, Fiora, Trundle, Zac, Akali
Marksman: Vayne, Twitch, Ashe, Sivir
Tier 1 Rising: Akali (Top), Cassiopeia (Mid), Darius (Top), Quinn (Top), Vayne (Marksman), Xerath (Mid), Zac (Top), Ziggs (Mid)
Tier 1 Falling: Vel'Koz (Mid)
Tier 1 Falling: Vel'Koz (Mid)
Tier 2
[Viable/Balanced Choices | Common In Solo Queue | Needs Practice To Get Good]Top: Poppy, Olaf, Gangplank, Jax, Ekko, Graves, Gnar, Yorick, Rengar, Kled, Maokai, Nautilus, Lissandra, Vladimir, Ryze, Volibear, Mordekaiser, Garen, Cho'gath, Dr. Mundo, Urgot, Fizz, Gragas, Tahm Kench, Shen, Diana, Hecarim, Heimerdinger, Kassadin, Nidalee, Aurelion Sol
Marksman: Tristana, Lucian, Ezreal, Draven, Corki, Kog'Maw, Varus, Quinn, Graves
Tier 2 Rising: Ivern (Support/Jungle), Karma (Support), Lee Sin (Jungle), Mordekaiser (Top), Ryze (Top), Taliyah (Mid), Varus (Mid), Vladimir (Mid/Top)
Tier 2 Falling: Fiddlesticks (Jungle), Gangplank (Top), Gnar (Top), Graves (Marksman), Jax (Top), Nidalee (Jungle), Olaf (Top), Poppy (Top), Sion (Support), Vel'Koz (Support)
Tier 2 Falling: Fiddlesticks (Jungle), Gangplank (Top), Gnar (Top), Graves (Marksman), Jax (Top), Nidalee (Jungle), Olaf (Top), Poppy (Top), Sion (Support), Vel'Koz (Support)
Tier 3
[Needs Higher Skill or Knowledge Than Usual | Counterpicks]Mid-Lane: Sona, Heimerdinger, Pantheon, Urgot, Ezreal (AP), Azir, Nidalee, Kog'Maw (AP), Teemo, Gragas, Jarvan IV, Ezreal (AD), Jhin, Mordekaiser, Riven, Fiddlesticks, Malphite, Kha'Zix
Top: Rammus, Galio, Cassiopeia, Lulu, Xin Zhao, Malzahar, Aatrox, Warwick, Udyr, Rek'Sai, Morgana, Zed, Blitzcrank, Karthus, Viktor, Karma, Lee Sin, Master Yi, Kha'Zix, Vi, Talon, Shyvana, Taliyah, Azir, Vayne
Marksman: Urgot, Kalista, Kindred
Tier 3 Rising: Ryze (Top)
Tier 3 Falling: Aatrox (Top), Annie (Support), Aurelion Sol (Jungle), Heimerdinger (Mid), Irelia (Jungle), Kha'Zix (Mid), Lulu (Top/Support), Malzahar (Top), Pantheon (Mid), Rammus (Top), Trundle (Support), Xin Zhao (Top)
Tier 3 Falling: Aatrox (Top), Annie (Support), Aurelion Sol (Jungle), Heimerdinger (Mid), Irelia (Jungle), Kha'Zix (Mid), Lulu (Top/Support), Malzahar (Top), Pantheon (Mid), Rammus (Top), Trundle (Support), Xin Zhao (Top)
Tier 4
[Low Benefits for Effort Used]Jungle: Taric, Garen, Alistar, Yorick
Top: Alistar, Nunu, Leblanc, Elise, Taric, Braum, Soraka
Tier 4 Rising:
Tier 4 Falling: Braum (Top), Elise (Mid/Top/Support), Kennen (Marksman), Leblanc (Top), Leona (Mid), Master Yi (Mid), Nunu (Top), Pantheon (Support), Taric (Top/Jungle), Teemo (Support), Twisted Fate (Marksman)
Tier 4 Falling: Braum (Top), Elise (Mid/Top/Support), Kennen (Marksman), Leblanc (Top), Leona (Mid), Master Yi (Mid), Nunu (Top), Pantheon (Support), Taric (Top/Jungle), Teemo (Support), Twisted Fate (Marksman)
Instructions and Caveats:
- Champions in BOLD I will talk about shortly
- Champions UNDERLINEDmay be over/undervalued, but aren't/haven't played enough for me to make a better judgment.
- Within each tier, the champions are strongest from left to right, but within a tier each champion's strength is relatively close. This is especially true for Tiers 2 and 3 where these champions are ALL highly playable and player dependent on how strong they are in-game.
- This tier list takes data from ALL players; however, since the majority of players fall in the first three tiers, the majority of data points will come from there.
- Win Rates are important in analyzing each champion's strength but are not the end-all criteria for any champion's position.
- The creator of this list is diamond, so there may be some personal bias towards higher tier play on certain champions.
Champion Explanations
- Gnar [Tier 2 Top] - Gnar is a premiere competitive play pick. However, he does not do well in solo queue. Most of his influence lies in the small window of opportunity when he transforms into Mega Gnar, but because of the solo queue mentality, it is difficult to always have your teammates follow up. Additionaly, players often pick non-teamfight oriented champions, resulting in lacklust performance from Gnar.
- Ivern [Tier 2 Jungle/Support] - After the latest changes to Ivern in Patch 6.22 coupled with a better understand of his kit amongst players, I think that he is actually in a decent spot right now. He's by no means broken, but with good synergy his Rootcaller (Q) may actually need a distance nerf in the future (similar to what happened with Lee Sin's (Q)).
- Talon [Tier 2 Jungle] - From the looks of things, Talon may end up as a decent jungler as a result of his new wall jump mechanic. You should expect to see a lot more of him after the rework in a variety of new positions.
- Wukong [God Tier Top/Tier 2 Mid] - The latest changes to the new lethality mechanic on Duskblade of Draktharr combined with invisibility gives him a MASSIVE amount of damage via his combo, This means that it is more difficult than ever before to out-trade him during the mid-game, his strongest point. As a mid-laner, he's always been very underrated. However, after the latest assassin changes he will be quite good, even if the general population doesn't realize it right away.
- [Additional explanations to come between November 9th ~ 12th]
Credits:
- For more details on PBE changes, check out Surrender at 20's listing!
- The purpose of this list is for discussion and to provide a starting point for champion selection.
Agree? Disagree? Comment below!
If you're looking for a more meta based tier list based on popularity, be sure to check out the FOTM list as well!
For a list of champions with the highest *potential* in the game without regard to difficulty or team synergies, check out the list of strongest potential champions in each position!
Be sure to check out our new Optimal Champion Bans by Division Listing!