PATCH 26.14 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · TOP

Top Tier List (Patch 26.14)

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+Mordekaiser54.6%WIN RATE#2S+Quinn54.3%WIN RATE#3S+Kayle54.1%WIN RATE

The best Top champions in Patch 26.14 are Mordekaiser, Kayle, and Quinn (S+ tier).

61 champions · Top
#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER3 champions
1MordekaiserS+54.6%9.2%10.9%MalphiteRenektonGarenNo tier change
2QuinnS+54.3%0.8%0.9%RenektonAatroxGarenTier up since last patch
3KayleS+54.1%2.2%1.9%K'SanteGarenSettTier up since last patch
SS TIER6 champions
4WarwickS53.9%1.5%1.8%AmbessaYoneGarenNo tier change
5SingedS53.6%2.8%1.0%AatroxAmbessaYoneTier down since last patch
6TeemoS53.2%3.9%7.1%VayneDariusGarenTier down since last patch
7IllaoiS52.9%2.5%4.6%RenektonJaxSettTier up since last patch
8GarenS52.8%6.8%6.0%JaxYoneDr. MundoNo tier change
9MalphiteS52.6%6.4%16.7%VayneTryndamereJayceTier up since last patch
AA TIER12 champions
10KledA53.0%1.8%0.9%JayceJaxSettTier down since last patch
11AniviaA52.9%0.8%2.6%JaxJayceMalphiteTier up since last patch
12HeimerdingerA52.8%1.3%1.8%DariusAatroxMordekaiserNo tier change
13ShenA52.8%3.7%0.9%MalphiteDr. MundoGarenNo tier change
14UrgotA52.8%2.5%0.8%YoneAmbessaGarenNo tier change
15TryndamereA52.8%3.4%2.7%GarenJayceYoneTier down since last patch
16OlafA52.8%3.0%3.1%JayceGnarYoneNo tier change
17PoppyA52.7%1.2%4.8%AmbessaJaxJayceTier up since last patch
18GangplankA52.6%5.5%6.8%DariusYoneJayceNo tier change
19SettA52.5%5.2%2.4%YoneDariusJaxNo tier change
20OrnnA52.4%3.3%0.6%MalphiteDariusSettNo tier change
21IreliaA52.0%4.0%11.8%JayceGnarYoneNo tier change
BB TIER18 champions
22CassiopeiaB52.8%0.6%1.5%MordekaiserDariusAatroxNo tier change
23WukongB52.4%0.9%1.9%DariusAmbessaFioraNo tier change
24RivenB52.4%3.1%3.1%AatroxYoneDariusTier down since last patch
25FioraB52.1%3.7%4.6%YoneJaxAatroxNo tier change
26PantheonB52.0%2.6%2.0%YoneJaxJayceTier up since last patch
27NasusB51.9%2.8%9.7%JayceDr. MundoTier up since last patch
28YorickB51.9%3.7%7.3%JayceCho'GathNo tier change
29Dr. MundoB51.8%5.4%3.6%MalphiteRenektonJayceTier down since last patch
30AatroxB51.8%6.5%7.8%Dr. MundoJayceYoneNo tier change
31DariusB51.7%6.5%13.1%YoneGarenRenektonNo tier change
32Tahm KenchB51.7%1.7%2.3%DariusMalphiteGarenTier up since last patch
33ZaahenB51.6%3.2%1.5%AmbessaYoneNo tier change
34YoneB51.5%6.8%6.2%Dr. MundoMordekaiserNo tier change
35CamilleB51.5%2.4%8.9%GarenAmbessaYoneNo tier change
36JaxB51.4%5.7%10.5%YoneDariusJayceNo tier change
37VayneB51.3%3.6%11.4%K'SanteDariusGarenTier up since last patch
38AkaliB51.3%2.4%15.6%YoneDariusJaxTier up since last patch
39LockeB49.4%1.2%73.8%JayceTier up since last patch
CC TIER15 champions
40Cho'GathC51.6%2.5%0.6%MalphiteRenektonGangplankTier down since last patch
41GragasC51.5%2.4%0.7%JayceYoneTier down since last patch
42UdyrC51.3%0.5%1.0%AatroxGarenTier up since last patch
43RenektonC51.2%5.7%4.0%AmbessaSettYoneTier down since last patch
44VladimirC51.0%1.3%5.9%JayceJaxGangplankNo tier change
45KennenC51.0%1.3%1.0%JaxDariusTier down since last patch
46SionC50.9%3.6%0.9%MalphiteJayceGangplankTier down since last patch
47GwenC50.7%1.9%2.4%K'SanteDr. MundoSionNo tier change
48VolibearC50.7%2.5%1.2%Tier down since last patch
49TrundleC50.4%1.4%0.3%OlafSettNo tier change
50MalzaharC50.4%0.6%9.5%JayceMalphiteDariusTier up since last patch
51AmbessaC50.3%5.0%5.2%AatroxTier down since last patch
52GnarC50.3%4.2%1.2%RenektonGarenAatroxNo tier change
53Master YiC50.2%0.7%13.2%YoneDariusGangplankTier up since last patch
54YasuoC50.1%3.3%16.2%JayceTier up since last patch
DD TIER7 champions
55AuroraD50.5%0.5%1.4%GangplankDariusTeemoTier down since last patch
56SwainD50.0%0.9%2.0%MalphiteSionJayceTier down since last patch
57RyzeD49.8%0.7%0.5%MalphiteDariusNo tier change
58RumbleD49.5%1.6%0.9%MalphiteJayceAmbessaTier down since last patch
59JayceD49.0%5.6%6.0%YoneAmbessaTier down since last patch
60VarusD49.0%0.8%1.2%JaxK'SanteNo tier change
61K'SanteD48.5%3.7%2.8%No tier change

Top tier list for Patch 26.14: 61 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

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Updated Jul 22, 2026 for Patch 26.14 · 173 champions, 100% 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 26.14 Top summary. S+ tier: Mordekaiser, Kayle, Quinn. S tier: Warwick, Singed, Teemo, Malphite, Garen, Illaoi. A tier: Gangplank, Tryndamere, Kled, Olaf, Shen, Urgot, Heimerdinger, Anivia, Sett, Poppy, Irelia, Ornn. B tier: Riven, Cassiopeia, Fiora, Darius, Aatrox, Nasus, Wukong, Yorick, Dr. Mundo, Pantheon, Yone, Jax, Akali, Vayne, Camille, Zaahen, Locke, Tahm Kench. C tier: Cho'Gath, Renekton, Gragas, Vladimir, Sion, Udyr, Kennen, Gwen, Volibear, Yasuo, Ambessa, Gnar, Master Yi, Malzahar, Trundle. D tier: Aurora, Swain, Ryze, Rumble, Jayce, Varus, K'Sante. Top entry stats: Mordekaiser Top: 54.6% win rate, 9.2% pick rate, S+ tier. Warwick Top: 53.9% win rate, 1.5% pick rate, S tier. Gangplank Top: 52.6% win rate, 5.5% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.14 meta overview

The Top meta in Patch 26.14 is headlined by Mordekaiser (S+ tier, 54.6% win rate, 9.2% pick rate), Kayle (S+ tier, 54.1% win rate, 2.2% pick rate), Quinn (S+ tier, 54.3% win rate, 0.8% 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 Quinn Top (A to S+), Malphite Top (A to S), Vayne Top (C to B); the biggest fallers are Riven Top (S to B), Renekton Top (B to C), Jayce Top (C to D). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Top matchups.

In draft, Locke is the most ban-worthy Top pick at a 73.8% 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 26.14?

The strongest Top picks in Patch 26.14 are Mordekaiser, Kayle, Quinn, Warwick, and Singed, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on July 22, 2026 for Patch 26.14. 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 26.14.

How is the Top tier list ranked for Patch 26.14?

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.