Patch 14.11 brought lots of changes to the LoL meta and you might be wondering what is the next OP pick for solo queue. Since every patch brings a lot of changes to the meta, we will be taking a look at the best of the best when it comes to ADC champions so you can start climbing up the ranked ladder. The recent update buffed and nerfed quite a lot of LoL champions and items so things might look a little different.
We will give several examples of champions per tier, so you can decide for yourself which pick fits your play style and which ADC will give you the best chances of carrying your team to victory.
Given how much the meta can shake things up, you should pay attention to each patch as your favorite champion might be hit with a nerf or buff.
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Tier List Explanation
This tier list will examine some of the most-played League of Legends champions in the ADC role.
- D-Tier: You should avoid playing these champions as much as possible.
- C-Tier: Although they can be somewhat decent, you are better off with other picks.
- B-Tier: Viable and reliable in most situations, you can manage rather decently.
- A-Tier: Great options but lacking just slightly either in terms of damage or utility.
- S-Tier: The best champions you can use to ensure you are always victorious.
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.
League of Legends 14.11: D-Tier ADC Champions
While champions such as Ezreal and Smolder finally made it out of the D-Tier, Kalista is still hard-stuck. We won't be surprised if Riot nerfs her soon due to her dire state.
PROS:
- Great mobility
- Amazing kiting
CONS:
- Hard to learn
- Ult is dependent on the team
The 2024 Season in League of Legends started off poorly for Aphelios but Riot has been trying their best to make him a viable choice. He's still in an unstable place and very dependent on how good your skills are.
Another forgotten champion, which needs a little love from Riot to perform better on the Summoner's Rift.
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League of Legends 14.11: C-Tier ADC Champions
Xayah has been a hit-or-miss champion for a while. As a champion, she's unstable in the LoL meta. She might feel a little weaker on the Summoner's Rift.
PROS:
- AoE CC
- Good in team fights
- Decent scaling
CONS:
- Full potential only with Rakan
- Not that easy to pick up
Samira used to be one of the menaces in patch 14.10. However, in 14.11 she got hit by quite a lot of nerfs.
PROS:
- Great in team fights
- Huge snowball potential
- Mobile
CONS:
- Difficult to pick up and master
- Weaker late game
- You need to hit combos
- Highest ADC ban rate
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League of Legends 14.11: B-Tier ADC Champions
Despite the small buff in the recent patch, Draven isn't performing as well as he used to. However, keep in mind he's still a pretty decent pick in the right hands!
PROS:
- Snowball potential
- Aggressive and fun
CONS:
- Difficult to have a comeback if you're behind
Surprise! After being hard-stuck in the D-Tier of the ADC list, Ezreal is back. He's not in top shape but it's good to see him on the Summoner's Rift once again.
PROS:
- Long range
- Hybrid damage
CONS:
- Weak AAs
- Takes too much time to scale
The previous LoL patch introduced some serious changes to Yasuo. It seems like the days in which he used to bully every single lane are over 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)
Smolder used to be completely useless and a mess but the most recent LoL patch buffed him.
PROS:
- AoE Damage
CONS:
- Squishy
- Dependent on gold and stacks
- Quite weak
Sivir is gaining popularity which is good to see! She's at a 3% pick rate and a 0.5% ban rate. Give her a go in Ranked while she's still a decent ADC/
With her amazing burst, Tristana can make your opponents in bot lane rage quit. She's very fun to play and an always decent LoL champion pick.
PROS:
- Strong mid-late game
- Easy to pick up
CONS:
- Squishy
- Short range early on
Vayne is a great choice for both top and bot lane thanks to her insane damage. She's a hyper-carry if played well and needs only one item to start performing well.
PROS:
- Duelist
- Peels herself well
CONS:
- Slow farming
- Weak early game
Riot had good intentions with Zeri but she's always lacking a little something. She's doing a little better in the current LoL meta but let's see how things play out for her.
PROS:
- Easily dodges abilities
- AoE damage
CONS:
- Very hard to pick up and master
- Squishy
- Weak early game
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League of Legends 14.11: A-Tier ADC Champions
The item changes might have hit MF but she's still a very decent and reliable ADC choice for Ranked.
PROS:
- Great poke
- Lane bully
- Strong burst
CONS:
- Squishy
A surprising choice but a good one. Seraphine is still dominating the bot lane with her OP abilities. She has everything you need - charm, stun, shield, and heal!
PROS:
- Versatile kit
- Strong Utility
- Heal and shield
- Low pick and ban rate
CONS:
- Squishy
Similar to MF, Twitch isn't as OP as he used to be but he's still a nightmare to play against in LoL Ranked.
PROS:
- Long range
- Stealthy
- Insane late game
CONS:
- Low utility
- Weak early game
We haven't seen Lucian rank so high in a while and we love it! The new LoL update has been good for him and he's a great pick once more.
PROS:
- Duelist
- Mobile
- Great wave clear
CONS:
- Hard to learn and master
- Short range
Kog'Maw hasn't been this powerful in a while. Make use of his current state in LoL patch 14.11 for a fun time.
It seems like we haven't seen Varus in the top tiers in some time. He's quite versatile, so he can take down tanks with on-hit damage or squishys with lethality.
PROS:
- Lots of CC
- Reduces Healing effects of enemies
- Hybrid damage
CONS:
- No mobility and escape
- Hard to master
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League of Legends 14.11: S-Tier ADC Champions
The new changes to Kraken Slayer are great for Ashe, as it gives her some much-needed movement speed. She's performing exceptionally well but no one is surprised, as she's an always popular champion choice.
PROS:
- Strong crowd control and vision
- Global Ult
CONS:
- Low Burst
Jinx might have gotten nerfed in patch 14.11 but she's still an absolute lane bully and an absolute monster in late game.
PROS:
- Easy to play and master
- Huge range
- Global ULT
CONS:
- Squishy
- Reliant on items
- High pick and ban rate
Despite the recent nerfs Jhin is staying in the S-tier and he's performing very well in bot lane.
PROS:
- Great scaling
- Versatile kit
- Amazing range and AD
CONS:
- Difficult to master
- Low attack speed
This classy (and classic) ADC is dominating the bot lane from a distance. Cait's range is insane and you can abuse it to your advantage.
PROS:
- Huge range
- Great poke
CONS:
- Difficult early game
Corki got a huge buff in patch 14.11, moving him from C-Tier to S-Tier. However, keep in mind he's that good only when it comes to ADC, while his Mid-play is lacking.
PROS:
- Good at roaming
- Long range
- Easy to CS
CONS:
- Squishy
- No CC
Thanks to the item changes, Kai'Sa has made a huge jump from the bottom of the LoL ADC Tier List to the top of it, among the best champions for the role. It's been a while for her!
PROS:
- Great scaling
- High burst
CONS:
- Hard to pick up
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Summary of Best ADC Champions in League of Legends Patch 14.11
All in all, this list is surely to change based on balance changes the devs implement but it should give you a general idea of which champions are strong and which might need some additional tuning to become more viable.
League of Legends can be quite challenging at first, but once you master your favorite champion and try out these picks, you should excel in your games a lot more!
Tier | ADC Champions |
D-Tier | Kalista, Aphelios, Ziggs |
C-Tier | Xayah, Samira, Swain |
B-Tier | Draven, Ezreal, Yasuo, Smolder, Sivir, Tristana, Vayne, Zeri |
A-Tier | Seraphine, Miss Fortune, Twitch, Lucian, Kog'Maw, Varus |
S-Tier |
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