League of Legends Patch 14.14 is finally here and you might be wondering what's the next OP pick for solo queue in Ranked. There are a lot of changes in the meta, especially when it comes to bot lane. In this article, 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.
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 LoL meta can shake things up, you should pay attention to each patch as your favorite champion might be hit with the nerf hammer, as Riot unleashes a new broken ADC champion.
Table of Contents
- Tier List Explanation
- League of Legends 14.14: S-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.14: A-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.14: B-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.14: C-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.14: D-Tier ADC Champions
- Summary of Best Bot Lane Champions in League of Legends Patch 14.14
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Tier List Explanation
This tier list will examine some of the most-played League of Legends ADC champions.
- S-Tier: The best champions you can use to ensure you are always victorious.
- A-Tier: Great options but lacking just slightly either in terms of damage or utility.
- B-Tier: Viable and reliable in most situations, you can manage rather decently.
- C-Tier: Although they can be somewhat decent, you are better off with other picks.
- D-Tier: You should avoid playing these champions as much as possible.
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 14.14: S-Tier ADC Champions
Miss Fortune
With Admiral Battle Bunny Miss Fortune on the way, what's the reason NOT to play MF? She's absolutely OP and so easy to play.
PROS:
- Great poke
- Lane bully
- Strong burst
CONS:
- Squishy
Jinx
She might not be that powerful in Swarm, but Jinx is absolutely killing it on the Summoner's Rift. Late game Jinx is absolutely insane and she's also really good with taking objectives.
PROS:
- Easy to play and master
- Huge range
- Global ULT
CONS:
- Squishy
- Reliant on items
- High pick and ban rate
Jhin
Similar to Jinx, Jhin has been in the LoL S-tier for such a long time now. He's versatile and has some insane damage.
PROS:
- Great scaling
- Versatile kit
- Amazing range and AD
CONS:
- Difficult to master
- Low attack speed
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Ashe
Still strong, still very easy to play, and still in the S-Tier, Ashe will give you the Ranked boost you need.
PROS:
- Strong crowd control and vision
- Global Ult
CONS:
- Low Burst
Kai'Sa
As a hybrid between a marksman and an assassin, Kai'Sa is absolutely OP in bot lane, if played properly. Just make sure you ban ADC champs who outrange her because this can be a huge problem for her.
PROS:
- High burst and DPS
- Great scaling
CONS:
- Reliant on items
- Not easy to play (but not super hard either)
Twitch
Look who's still in the S-Tier. Twitch is one of those ADCs who are really annoying to play against. He's overall a menace and you can use this to your advantage in Ranked.
PROS:
- Long range
- Stealthy
- Insane late game
CONS:
- Low utility
- Weak early game
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Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw is only getting better and better as an ADC thanks to his mixed damage.
PROS:
- Hypercarry potential
- Strong late game
- Good range
CONS:
- Weak early game
- No mobility
- Relies on the team
Nilah
Nilah is SO good in League of Legends and people are still sleeping on her, especially in Lower Elo.
PROS:
- Hypercarry
- Strong in team fights
- A lot of players in Low Elo don't know how to counter her
CONS:
- Squishy
- Vulnerable to CC
- Hard to master
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League of Legends 14.14: A-Tier ADC Champions
Smolder
Smolder was a mess for a while but patch 14.14 gave him the much-needed boost to climb up a few ranks in the League of Legends ADC tier list. You might notice the significant buff to his Q in your next game.
PROS:
- AoE Damage
CONS:
- Squishy
- Dependent on gold and stacks
- Quite weak
Vayne
With a lot of mobility and insane damage, Vayne is taking her rightful spot in the top tiers of the ADC list.
PROS:
- Great carry potential
- Spykes after just one item
- Scales very well
CONS:
- Bad wave clear
- Very dependent on the support early on
Sivir
Sivir is turning into one of those underrated LoL champions who perform amazingly on the Rift. She's exactly what you need in every team fight!
PROS:
- Shield
- Good wave clear
CONS:
- Squishy
- Short range
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Brand
Brand got a second nerf to his E in LoL Patch 14.14, after the one in 14.14, but this doesn't make him any less of a fiery menace.
PROS:
- Amazing AoE damage
- Easy to pick up and master
CONS:
- Bad utility
- Easily out-sustained
Veigar
This mage is a surprise in the ADC tier list but he's a very powerful choice for the bot lane, thanks to his E, event horizon.
PROS:
- Limitless AP gain
- CC
- Insane burst and damage
CONS:
- Squishy
- Mana hungry
- Easily-avoidable CC
Ziggs
With high poke and AoE damage, Ziggs can be very fun to play in Ranked. The best thing is that he can be strong even from behind.
PROS:
- Great late game
- Amazing zoning
CONS:
- Squishy
- Mana hungry
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Seraphine
Guess who's still in the ADC A-tier and going strong? Seraphine has been a surprisingly good ADC for a while now and her win rate is getting better and better. 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
Swain
Swain is another surprising ADC choice but he's just good, thanks to his super annoying abilities which are so hard to play against! He will definitely be the star of the team fights as well.
PROS:
- Lane bully
- Versatile
- Insane AoE
CONS:
- Mana issues
- Squishy
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League of Legends 14.14: B-Tier ADC Champions
Xayah
Xayah is absolutely killing it in Swarm, however she's just okay on the Summoner's Rift. If you've been following our tier list you might have noticed she's in a weird state in Season 14.
PROS:
- AoE CC
- Good in team fights
- Decent scaling
CONS:
- Full potential only with Rakan
- Not that easy to pick up
Yasuo
Speaking of Swarm champions, Yasuo is also doing pretty well in LoL Patch 14.14. He's not OP but he's still decent. Definitely a choice for the seasoned Yasuo players only.
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)
Zeri
Riot seems to have good intentions with Zeri but she's always lacking something to perform well. She's been in the B-Tier for a while now and we wonder if she'll be getting some help in the upcoming League of Legends patches.
PROS:
- Easily dodges abilities
- AoE damage
CONS:
- Very hard to pick up and master
- Squishy
- Weak early game
Draven
Draven wouldn't like the fact that he's not in the S-Tier (or a tier of his own) but he's performing... well... decently. We expect more from him. Keep in mind his growing ban rate!
PROS:
- Snowball potential
- Aggressive and fun
CONS:
- Difficult to have a comeback if you're behind
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League of Legends 14.14: C-Tier ADC Champions
Caitlyn
Caitlyn might finally give her huge ban rate a break - she's no longer as powerful as she used to be, despite her gigantic range.
PROS:
- Huge range
- Great poke
CONS:
- Difficult early game
Samira
Samira's difficult mechanics, combined with not enough damage, make her a horrible choice for Ranked.
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
Ezreal
Ezreal had a very short-lived moment a few patches ago and he's back to being irrelevant on the Summoner's Rift.
PROS:
- Long range
- Hybrid damage
CONS:
- Weak AAs
- Takes too much time to scale
Lucian
Lucian is one of the LoL champions who's been in a weird state in Season 14. He might not feel good to play in Ranked unless you main him.
PROS:
- Amazing duelist
- Very mobile
CONS:
- Short range
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League of Legends 14.14: D-Tier ADC Champions
Tristana
Tristana used to be absolutely OP as an ADC and midlaner. However, her reign seems to be over in the bot lane due to a nerf to her Q and W in Patch 14.14. She's also one of the ADCs with lowest winrates.
Corki
If things couldn't get worse for Corki, he just received a nerf to his base health, making him even squishier.
PROS:
- Okay range
- Good in team fights
- Easy CS
CONS:
- Squishy
- Mana hungry
- No CC
Kalista
Things got even uglier for Kalista in patch 14.14. Not only is she a difficult champion to play but she's extremely useless in the current LoL meta.
Aphelios
Unfortunately, the huge buff did nothing to ADC Aphelios and he's still stuck in the bottom tiers of this LoL list.
PROS:
- AoE damage
- Great duelist
CONS:
- Difficult to play
- No mobility
Varus
Varus takes second place, after Tristana, for the ADC with the lowest win rate. He's in a horrible state currently. What more can we say?
PROS:
- Adequate damage and tower pushing
- Good tank killer
CONS:
- Very squishy
- Can struggle against heavy engage comps
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Summary of Best Bot Lane Champions in League of Legends Patch 14.14
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.
Tier | Bot Lane Champions |
S-Tier | Jinx, Ashe, Kai'Sa, Jhin, Kog'Maw, Miss Fortune, Nilah, Twitch |
A-Tier | Ziggs, Smolder, Veigar, Vayne, Brand, Sivir, Seraphine, Swain, Ziggs |
B-Tier | Xayah, Zeri, Yasuo, Draven |
C-Tier | Caitlyn, Lucian, Samira, Ezreal |
D-Tier | Tristana, Kalista, Aphelios, Varus, Corki |
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