PATCH 26.21 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · SUPPORT

Support Tier List(Patch 26.21)

The strongest support champions, ranked by real performance in millions of ranked games. Pick what actually wins, then learn to play it.

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#1S+Taric55.4%WIN RATE#2S+Amumu55.0%WIN RATE#3SMaokai53.8%WIN RATE

The best Support champions in Patch 26.21 are Taric (S+ tier), Amumu (S+ tier), and Thresh (S tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER2 champions
1TaricS+55.4%1.0%0.2%NautilusAlistarBraumTier up since last patch
2AmumuS+55.0%0.8%0.8%NamiLuluAlistarTier up since last patch
SS TIER5 champions
3MaokaiS53.8%1.7%0.2%NautilusThreshTier up since last patch
4LeonaS53.6%8.4%8.5%BardNamiBlitzcrankTier down since last patch
5RellS53.5%4.2%1.4%NautilusBlitzcrankPykeTier up since last patch
6ThreshS53.3%16.3%14.0%PykeLuluKarmaTier down since last patch
7LeBlancS53.2%1.0%22.4%LuxKarmaTier up since last patch
AA TIER10 champions
8AlistarA53.2%6.0%2.3%BlitzcrankLuluRellNo tier change
9SeraphineA53.1%5.6%3.4%KarmaThreshLuluNo tier change
10GalioA52.5%1.0%1.9%ThreshTier up since last patch
11SorakaA52.1%4.0%1.5%KarmaNamiNautilusTier up since last patch
12RakanA52.1%3.9%0.4%PykeLuluBraumNo tier change
13SennaA51.9%4.8%1.0%LuluNo tier change
14BlitzcrankA51.9%8.5%17.9%LuxThreshKarmaTier down since last patch
15PykeA51.8%6.2%25.8%AlistarNamiLuluTier up since last patch
16LuxA51.5%7.0%3.9%LuluNautilusMilioTier up since last patch
17BraumA51.5%5.3%6.6%BlitzcrankLeonaThreshTier down since last patch
BB TIER15 champions
18BrandB51.5%2.4%2.8%ThreshNo tier change
19JannaB51.3%4.2%0.9%PykeNamiThreshTier down since last patch
20ZileanB51.2%2.6%1.6%SeraphineNamiKarmaTier down since last patch
21MilioB51.2%5.4%2.9%NamiLuluLeonaNo tier change
22AniviaB51.1%0.6%2.4%New this patch
23NamiB51.1%6.8%0.8%SeraphineBlitzcrankTier down since last patch
24SonaB51.1%2.1%0.1%LuluKarmaNautilusNo tier change
25Vel'KozB51.1%3.3%1.9%LeonaBlitzcrankLuluNo tier change
26LuluB50.9%12.1%14.2%NamiYuumiKarmaNo tier change
27Tahm KenchB50.5%2.3%1.9%NautilusLuluNo tier change
28NautilusB50.4%11.1%15.7%KarmaPykeBlitzcrankNo tier change
29Renata GlascB50.4%1.4%0.3%No tier change
30PoppyB50.3%1.8%4.3%Tier down since last patch
31ZyraB50.1%2.4%3.6%NautilusKarmaLeonaNo tier change
32MorganaB49.6%4.2%16.8%KarmaTier down since last patch
CC TIER13 champions
33ZoeC50.0%0.8%4.5%ThreshTier up since last patch
34SwainC49.8%2.8%1.8%ThreshLeonaNautilusNo tier change
35KarmaC49.6%7.5%3.2%LuxNamiNo tier change
36PantheonC49.6%3.9%4.6%PykeYuumiLuluNo tier change
37NeekoC49.5%1.7%0.9%NautilusKarmaNo tier change
38BardC49.5%4.7%2.2%ThreshLuluNautilusNo tier change
39TeemoC49.4%0.6%5.6%MilioNo tier change
40FiddlesticksC49.3%0.5%0.7%NamiMilioNautilusTier up since last patch
41XerathC49.0%3.7%11.6%KarmaBlitzcrankLeonaNo tier change
42CamilleC48.1%1.5%1.9%LuluTier up since last patch
43SylasC47.9%1.6%20.6%BlitzcrankNo tier change
44YuumiC47.8%5.7%10.5%KarmaTier up since last patch
45ShacoC47.7%1.4%18.6%No tier change
DD TIER5 champions
46EliseD47.9%0.9%3.2%Tier down since last patch
47HweiD46.6%0.6%2.3%SeraphineLuxNautilusTier down since last patch
48AsheD46.3%0.9%1.3%No tier change
49ShenD45.8%0.8%0.5%BlitzcrankMilioTier down since last patch
50MelD36.5%0.6%7.8%MorganaNo tier change

Support tier list for Patch 26.21: 50 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

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Updated Oct 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21 · 173 champions, 91% multi-source coverage · We provide the most objective data by comparing and analyzing high quality sources: u.gg and op.gg

Top picks this patch

Patch 26.21 Support summary. S+ tier: Taric, Amumu. S tier: Thresh, Leona, LeBlanc, Maokai, Rell. A tier: Alistar, Seraphine, Pyke, Blitzcrank, Galio, Soraka, Rakan, Senna, Braum, Lux. B tier: Lulu, Brand, Milio, Janna, Nami, Zilean, Nautilus, Vel'Koz, Sona, Anivia, Tahm Kench, Poppy, Morgana, Zyra, Renata Glasc. C tier: Karma, Zoe, Swain, Pantheon, Bard, Neeko, Xerath, Teemo, Fiddlesticks, Sylas, Yuumi, Shaco, Camille. D tier: Elise, Hwei, Ashe, Shen, Mel. Top entry stats: Taric Support: 55.4% win rate, 1.0% pick rate, S+ tier. Thresh Support: 53.3% win rate, 16.3% pick rate, S tier. Alistar Support: 53.2% win rate, 6.0% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.21 meta overview

The Support meta in Patch 26.21 is headlined by Taric (S+ tier, 55.4% win rate, 1.0% pick rate), Amumu (S+ tier, 55.0% win rate, 0.8% pick rate), Thresh (S tier, 53.3% win rate, 16.3% pick rate). Each links to a full build page with runes, items, skill order, and counters for the current patch.

Compared to the previous data merge, the biggest Support risers are LeBlanc Support (C to S), Maokai Support (B to S), Amumu Support (A to S+); the biggest fallers are Janna Support (S to B), Zilean Support (S to B), Hwei Support (B to D). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Support matchups.

In draft, Pyke is the most ban-worthy Support pick at a 25.8% ban rate. If your main is high on the ban list, keep a second Support comfort pick from the S or A tier rows above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Support champion in Patch 26.21?

The strongest Support picks in Patch 26.21 are Taric, Amumu, Thresh, Leona, and LeBlanc, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on October 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21. Champions are scored with a composite formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Support role, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers. MOBA Trainer cross-validates u.gg and op.gg, applies tier scoring, and updates this Support tier list after each patch. Each row links to a Support build page with runes, items, and counters for Patch 26.21.

How is the Support tier list ranked for Patch 26.21?

Champions are scored with a composite tier formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers within the Support role.