LoL Patch 14.10 was massive, bringing some buffs and nerfs but mainly changes to runes, summoner spells, and items. All of this has shaken up the meta and changed the tier lists.
Are you ready to take things into your own hands and stop relying on your team? In this article, we will take a look at the best and worst champion picks for Solo Ranked Queue in League of Legends. All of them are either good or bad choices for trying to carry your team.
We will give several examples of champions per tier, so you can decide for yourself which pick fits your play style and which one will give you the best chances of carrying your team to victory.
Table of Contents
Tier List Explanation
This tier list will examine some of the best League of Legends champions for solo carry.
- D-Tier: Champion picks who are strong right now but won't carry a game on their own easily.
- C-Tier: Decent solo carry options, depending on the situation and player skills.
- B-Tier: Viable and reliable in most situations, you can manage rather decently.
- A-Tier: Amazing options for solo carry but lacking just slightly either in terms of damage or utility.
- S-Tier: The best champions you can use to ensure your solo carry.
NOTE: Although this tier list strives to be as objective as possible in terms of viability, you should not limit yourself to strictly adhere to this list, but rather experiment and see which champion feels fun to play with.
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League of Legends 14.10: D-Tier Mid Champions
ADC items are going through a lot of changes, but Miss Fortune is still performing well. She's a reliable choice and she can really turn the tides on a losing game if she's fed.
PROS:
- Great poke
- Strong burst damage
CONS:
- Squishy
- Very high pick rate
Twisted Fate might be quite strong and a decent pick in this current meta but, unfortunately, he lacks carry potential and you'll be very reliant on the way your team performs.
PROS:
- Easy and effective roaming (you can pop off even if you're losing your lane)
CONS:
- No carry potential
- Can feel weak against assassins
Nocturne is THE jungler of LoL Season 14. He's an amazing choice for Ranked, just not as OP when it comes to solo carrying as he used to be.
PROS:
- One of the best ganker in LoL
- Duelist
CONS:
- Reliant on Darkness Form
Ahri has returned to the Mid S-tier since patch 14.4 and she's here to stay! Easy to pick up, especially with a great ability such as her Charm. However, sometimes she can feel too squishy and has less impact on the game if behind.
PROS:
- Great wave clear
- Amazing mobility
CONS:
- Squishy
- Uses a lot of mana and she's heavily reliant on it
Taric might have one of the highest win rates in the game but it will be difficult to carry a game with him. You're completely dependent on your team and you won't be able to 1v5 no matter what but you'll shine in team fights.
PROS:
- Strong Ult
- Great scaling
- Can carry team fights but only as assistance
CONS:
- Weak in lane
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League of Legends 14.10: C-Tier Mid Champions
Diana has returned to the mid-lane for a few patches now and we love it. With great mobility and insane damage, she's an amazing pick for Ranked. The best thing about her is that roaming is extremely easy, so you'll have every situation under control. Her jungle play isn't as good but she's still decent.
PROS:
- Mobility
- Roaming
- One combo and the enemy is a goner
- Great in team fights
CONS:
- No easy way out once you go all in
An annoying ranged matchup in the top lane and a reliable choice in the bot lane, don't sleep on Vayne while she's still performing well.
PROS:
- Hypercarry
- Great tank shredder
- Very mobile
CONS:
- Squishy and susceptible to CC
- Could fall behind as a top laner
Kata is a classic LoL champion but she's currently not a good choice for Ranked. The thing about her is that she's hard to master and a very hit-or-miss pick - you either carry or get completely stomped.
PROS:
- High snowball and carry potential
CONS:
- Very difficult to master, quite easy to feed with her
Swain's high win rate is due to the fact that he's one of those LoL supports who can carry a losing bot lane or a bad ADC on your team.
PROS:
- Versatile
CONS:
- CC shuts him down
An absolute menace in League of Legends. Just keep in mind Malzahar's current high pick and ban rate.
PROS:
- Great for the team
- Scaling
CONS:
- Squishy
- Weak early on
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League of Legends 14.10: B-Tier Mid Champions
Teemo is in a weird place - not too good, not too bad, and completely dependent on the player's skills. If you've mastered him - you're carrying, but otherwise you'll have a hard time in Ranked.
PROS:
- SHROOMS!
CONS:
- Lacks damage if he falls behind
- Needs a lot of setup to be impactful
Yasuo got a small adjustment in the most recent League of Legends patch. His Critical strike chance multiplier has been lowered to 2x. Riot makes up for this nerf with a Bonus AD for the Excess Critical Strike Chance buff. Without Lethal Tempo, this LoL champion seems to be performing worse than he used to but he's still a decent pick.
PROS:
- Huge carry potential in low elo
- Annoying lane bully
- Dominates team fights
CONS:
- High ban and pick rate
- Low elo players don't play him well (huge feed potential)
Annoying LoL Ranked pick, if played well. He's hard to get away from and sporting some amazing burst damage.
Urgot's damage and laning phase are some of the most annoying matchups you can deal with in the top lane. Just make sure you're not too alienated from the overall game.
PROS:
- Great shove potential
- Innert tankiness
CONS:
- Short range
- Hard to hit CC
Seraphine's high win rate is due to her versatility and useful kit. She's both a decent ADC and Support. However, sometimes she can feel less impactful due to her being very squishy.
PROS:
- Heal and stun
- Versatile
CONS:
- Squishy
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League of Legends 14.10: A-Tier Mid Champions
LoL Patch 14.10 brought a small buff to Viego, who was suffering from a low win rate and performing way better in the jungle. His Blade of the Ruined King now has a 50% mark healing from minions which will make him viable in the mid-lane once more. He's not a bad choice as a jungler either, which makes him quite versatile.
PROS:
- Sustainable in lane
- Good in mid and late-game 1v1
- Good CC
CONS:
- Weak in the early game
- Countered by anti-heal
Neeko is a fun and easy champion who allows clever outplays and great damage. Playing her is not only easy but also enjoyable. You have everything you need at your disposal - AoE, stun, escape and so much more.
PROS:
- Versatile
- Easy roaming
CONS:
- Squishy
Another great choice for Support and Mid players. Xerath is powerful and annoying to play against. He's just so difficult to get away from.
This OP support is a surprise in the mid-tier list but she's a good pick. Morgana relies heavily on her immobilise but let's be honest, it has always been OP! Her powerful shield is just another bonus, making her a viable and unexpected choice.
A classic ADC choice that can absolutely turn a bad game around. He's solid, with decent damage and a fun kit.
THE Top laner. Not only can Darius easily 1v1 almost any matchup, but his tankiness makes him even more difficult to deal with in Ranked.
PROS:
- Oppressive kit
- Insane damage
- Amazing snowball potential
CONS:
- Lack of gap closers
- High ban rate
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League of Legends 14.10: S-Tier Champions
No other support does it like Blitzcrank. He's an absolute menace and if you're looking for a way to climb with this role - Blitz is the guy for you. One hook and the enemy is a goner.
PROS:
- Constant lane presence
- Great champion lockdown
CONS:
- Can struggle against poke/ranged comps
- Very high ban rate
Brand is currently in a really good place as a jungler and mid-laner. However, he has fallen off as a sup, due to his damage-first playstyle being not suitable in the current meta where engage supports are dominating.
PROS:
- Amazing AoE damage
- Easy to pick up and master
CONS:
- Bad utility
- Easily out-sustained
Karthus is currently the jungler with the highest win rate in the game - 54%. With his AoE Slow and global pressure he's one of the best champion picks for Ranked in LoL Patch 14.10.
PROS:
- Great AoE
- Very useful in team fights
CONS:
- Squishy
- Mana-hungry
- No crowd control
Jinx has been a menace on the Summoner's Rift for a few patches now. Late-game Jinx can turn around almost any bad situation and carry the whole team easily.
PROS:
- Amazing range and damage
- Global ultimate
- Very easy to play
CONS:
- Squishy
- Relies on items
Morde has always been a great choice for the Top lane and we see him shining through in patch 14.10 as well.
PROS:
- Strong early and late game
- Easy to pick up
CONS:
- Lacking mobility
Maining Lux could make your Ranked climb a lot easier. She's a menace on the Summoner's Rift and very annoying to play against.
PROS:
- Easy to play and master
- Great zoning
- Can carry as sup and mid
CONS:
- Squishy
- Relies on skill shots
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Summary
The most recent League of Legends patch brought huge changes to items, runes, and summoner spells. This changed the meta but we're also seeing some classic OP champions keeping their status - Blitzcrank, Morgana, Darius, Morde, Lux, and so on.
TIER | CHAMPION |
D-Tier | Miss Fortune, Nocturne, Ahri, Taric, Twisted Fate |
C-Tier | Diana, Vayne, Katarina, Swain, Malzahar |
B-Tier | Teemo, Yasuo, Twitch, Zyra, Urgot, Seraphine |
A-Tier | Morgana, Neeko, Viego, Xerath, Jhin, Darius |
S-Tier | Blitzcrank, Brand, Karthus, Jinx, Mordekaiser, Lux |
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