PATCH 26.21 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · TOP

Top Tier List(Patch 26.21)

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

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#1S+Zac57.8%WIN RATE#2S+Shen55.1%WIN RATE#3S+Kled54.7%WIN RATE

The best Top champions in Patch 26.21 are Zac, Shen, and Kled (S+ tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER3 champions
1ZacS+57.8%0.7%1.0%GangplankYoneMalphiteTier up since last patch
2ShenS+55.1%3.0%0.5%MalphiteMordekaiserJaxTier up since last patch
3KledS+54.7%1.5%0.8%JaxTier up since last patch
SS TIER6 champions
4PoppyS54.7%0.8%4.3%JayceYoneK'SanteTier up since last patch
5MalzaharS54.5%0.5%5.1%MordekaiserMalphiteYoneTier up since last patch
6QuinnS54.4%0.7%0.6%JaxJayceGangplankTier down since last patch
7LissandraS54.4%0.6%3.9%JayceIreliaYoneTier up since last patch
8Tahm KenchS53.7%1.6%1.9%NasusGarenMalphiteTier up since last patch
9OlafS53.6%3.0%4.0%PantheonJaxMordekaiserTier up since last patch
AA TIER12 champions
10FioraA53.0%4.5%5.6%AatroxJaxK'SanteNo tier change
11WukongA52.8%1.0%5.7%JayceYoneCamilleTier up since last patch
12WarwickA52.6%1.5%1.3%YoneNo tier change
13SettA52.5%5.4%2.2%MordekaiserYoneAatroxNo tier change
14GarenA52.4%5.7%3.6%YoneCamilleSettTier down since last patch
15SingedA52.4%2.1%0.6%NasusTier down since last patch
16MalphiteA51.8%7.5%18.0%IreliaJayceSylasTier down since last patch
17AatroxA51.7%7.6%8.2%IreliaJayceDariusTier up since last patch
18GangplankA51.7%5.0%11.5%PantheonAatroxJayceTier down since last patch
19DariusA51.7%6.5%10.6%MordekaiserGarenSettTier up since last patch
20RenektonA51.7%5.7%3.9%YasuoYoneMalphiteTier up since last patch
21TeemoA51.5%4.0%6.5%PantheonMalphiteYoneTier down since last patch
BB TIER19 champions
22UrgotB51.8%2.1%0.8%Tier down since last patch
23Dr. MundoB51.6%3.2%1.9%MalphiteJaxRenektonNo tier change
24AniviaB51.5%0.8%2.4%DariusMalphiteYoneTier down since last patch
25CamilleB51.4%4.0%1.9%AmbessaMordekaiserYoneNo tier change
26GragasB51.3%2.6%0.7%MalphitePantheonAatroxNo tier change
27MordekaiserB51.1%5.2%7.3%MalphiteSionYoneTier down since last patch
28OrnnB51.0%3.4%0.5%AatroxYoneJayceTier down since last patch
29Cho'GathB51.0%2.7%7.2%YorickMalphiteTier down since last patch
30JaxB50.8%6.3%10.1%IreliaDariusGragasNo tier change
31KayleB50.6%1.9%1.0%K'SanteDariusGangplankTier down since last patch
32TryndamereB50.6%3.1%2.7%AatroxGarenAmbessaNo tier change
33GwenB50.5%2.0%1.9%Dr. MundoMordekaiserSionNo tier change
34SionB50.5%4.0%0.7%GangplankJaycePantheonTier up since last patch
35GnarB50.5%3.1%1.2%K'SanteSettYoneTier up since last patch
36RivenB50.5%2.0%0.9%RenektonTier up since last patch
37YoneB50.4%9.4%16.2%No tier change
38ZaahenB50.1%3.0%1.0%AatroxJayceJaxNo tier change
39NasusB50.0%3.9%12.7%JayceMalphiteJaxTier down since last patch
40YasuoB49.5%3.9%23.2%YoneJaxAatroxNo tier change
CC TIER15 champions
41AuroraC50.3%0.5%0.9%JaxTeemoDariusNo tier change
42RyzeC50.1%0.8%0.6%New this patch
43VolibearC50.0%3.6%1.8%AatroxSionDariusNo tier change
44IllaoiC49.8%2.3%4.4%YoneJayceTier down since last patch
45PantheonC49.8%5.5%4.6%JaxK'SanteMalphiteTier down since last patch
46Master YiC49.7%0.6%9.0%GarenNasusYoneNo tier change
47AkaliC49.5%2.8%15.8%YoneNo tier change
48IreliaC49.4%4.7%13.8%PantheonYoneTier down since last patch
49AmbessaC49.4%3.6%4.5%YoneAatroxFioraNo tier change
50TrundleC49.3%1.3%0.3%SettOlafNo tier change
51RumbleC49.3%1.6%0.8%RenektonAatroxTier up since last patch
52HeimerdingerC49.1%1.2%2.1%MordekaiserSettAatroxTier down since last patch
53KennenC49.1%1.9%1.5%JayceNo tier change
54JayceC49.0%7.3%10.1%YoneIreliaAmbessaTier up since last patch
55YorickC48.8%2.8%5.2%JayceDariusNo tier change
DD TIER7 champions
56CorkiD48.8%0.6%0.3%No tier change
57VayneD48.6%1.2%3.3%DariusK'SanteSettNo tier change
58SylasD48.2%1.4%20.6%Tier down since last patch
59K'SanteD48.1%4.1%2.7%JayceGangplankDariusNo tier change
60VladimirD47.9%1.2%4.4%JaxDariusJayceTier down since last patch
61UdyrD47.1%0.6%0.4%No tier change
62VarusD46.0%0.9%1.3%DariusK'SanteRenektonNo tier change

Top tier list for Patch 26.21: 62 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 Top summary. S+ tier: Zac, Shen, Kled. S tier: Poppy, Malzahar, Quinn, Lissandra, Olaf, Tahm Kench. A tier: Fiora, Wukong, Garen, Sett, Malphite, Warwick, Singed, Gangplank, Darius, Aatrox, Renekton, Teemo. B tier: Urgot, Dr. Mundo, Camille, Mordekaiser, Jax, Anivia, Gragas, Yone, Cho'Gath, Ornn, Tryndamere, Kayle, Sion, Gwen, Gnar, Nasus, Riven, Yasuo, Zaahen. C tier: Volibear, Pantheon, Irelia, Aurora, Akali, Illaoi, Ryze, Master Yi, Ambessa, Jayce, Rumble, Trundle, Kennen, Heimerdinger, Yorick. D tier: Sylas, Vayne, Corki, K'Sante, Vladimir, Udyr, Varus. Top entry stats: Zac Top: 57.8% win rate, 0.7% pick rate, S+ tier. Poppy Top: 54.7% win rate, 0.8% pick rate, S tier. Fiora Top: 53.0% win rate, 4.5% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.21 meta overview

The Top meta in Patch 26.21 is headlined by Zac (S+ tier, 57.8% win rate, 0.7% pick rate), Shen (S+ tier, 55.1% win rate, 3.0% pick rate), Kled (S+ tier, 54.7% win rate, 1.5% 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 Top risers are Kled Top (B to S+), Renekton Top (C to A), Shen Top (A to S+); the biggest fallers are Malphite Top (S+ to A), Pantheon Top (A to C), Mordekaiser Top (S to B). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Top matchups.

In draft, Yasuo is the most ban-worthy Top pick at a 23.2% ban rate. If your main is high on the ban list, keep a second Top comfort pick from the S or A tier rows above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Top champion in Patch 26.21?

The strongest Top picks in Patch 26.21 are Zac, Shen, Kled, Poppy, and Malzahar, 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 Top role, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers. MOBA Trainer cross-validates u.gg and op.gg, applies tier scoring, and updates this Top tier list after each patch. Each row links to a Top build page with runes, items, and counters for Patch 26.21.

How is the Top 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 Top role.