League of Legends Patch 14.16 has been released recently, bringing some changes to the bot lane meta. If you’re wondering what the next OP picks for Ranked solo queue, this article has you covered. We’ll explore the best ADC champions to help you climb the ranked ladder.
We’ll provide examples of champions in different tiers, so you can choose the one that best fits your playstyle. This will give you the best chance of carrying your team to victory.
Since the League of Legends meta is always changing, it's important to keep an eye on each patch. Your favorite champion could get nerfed, or a new powerful ADC champion might emerge.
Table of Contents
- Tier List Explanation
- League of Legends 14.16: S-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.16: A-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.16: B-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.16: C-Tier ADC Champions
- League of Legends 14.16: D-Tier ADC Champions
- Summary of Best Bot Lane Champions in League of Legends Patch 14.16
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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 14.16: S-Tier ADC Champions
Miss Fortune
Miss Fortune is still killing it in bot lane, being a very easy ADC to pick up, paired with massive damage. Her mains are probably excited for Battle Queen MF.
PROS:
- Great poke
- Lane bully
- Strong burst
CONS:
- Squishy
Jhin
Solid, versatile, and reliable - Jhin has been among the best ADCs for a long time now. He's bringing insane damage and crowd control abilities to the Summoner's Rift, promising easy and fun games.
PROS:
- Great scaling
- Versatile kit
- Amazing range and AD
CONS:
- Difficult to master
- Low attack speed
Kai'Sa
The hybrid between a marksman and an assassin, Kai'Sa, has been amazing since patch 14.16. She's still absolutely OP, with high burst and mobility.
PROS:
- High burst and DPS
- Great scaling
CONS:
- Reliant on items
- Not easy to play (but not super hard either)
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Caitlyn
Caitlyn is so satisfying to play due to her giant range and high damage.
PROS:
- Huge range
- Great poke
CONS:
- Difficult early game
Jinx
Jinx has been dominating the bot lane since the start of Season 14, especially during her insane late game. She's great at both dealing with damage and taking objectives. The biggest plus is she's easy to play.
PROS:
- Easy to play and master
- Huge range
- Global ULT
CONS:
- Squishy
- Reliant on items
- High pick and ban rate
Ashe
Ashe is so easy to play and so powerful. The stun is an amazing bonus and her vision will give you safe plays.
PROS:
- Strong crowd control and vision
- Global Ult
CONS:
- Low Burst
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League of Legends 14.16: A-Tier ADC Champions
Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw had his fun in the S-tier in the last ADC list but we're toning down his performance on the chart. He is still very strong, thanks to his mixed damage and long range, just not as strong as the other S-tier ADCs.
PROS:
- Hypercarry potential
- Strong late game
- Good range
CONS:
- Weak early game
- No mobility
- Relies on the team
Nilah
Nilah's ability to heal and shield herself and her teammates, combined with her strong crowd control, makes her a valuable asset in team fights.
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
Vayne
Vayne is known for her mobility and damage. She easily outmaneuvers opponents and takes down tanks. She's the scariest late-game!
PROS:
- Great carry potential
- Spykes after just one item
- Scales very well
CONS:
- Bad wave clear
- Very dependent on the support early on
Smolder
Riot managed to get Smolder to a very decent and stable state after a period of uncertainty.
PROS:
- AoE Damage
CONS:
- Squishy
- Dependent on gold and stacks
- Quite weakAdvertisement
Draven
Draven is still in the A-tier, being capable of delivering some serious damage and carrying the game. This one is for the fans with aggressive playstyles!
PROS:
- Snowball potential
- Aggressive and fun
CONS:
- Difficult to have a comeback if you're behind
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Seraphine
Seraphine is a fun champion which has been a staple ADC pick for quite awhile now. With a charm, stun, shield, and heal, she's incredibly versatile! Her ability to provide utility while dealing damage makes her a versatile pick.
PROS:
- Versatile kit
- Strong Utility
- Heal and shield
- Low pick and ban rate
CONS:
- Squishy
Ezreal
Ezreal is doing much better in LoL patch 14.16 and we're glad to see him perform decently once again.
PROS:
- Long range
- Hybrid damage
CONS:
- Weak AAs
- Takes too much time to scale
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League of Legends 14.16: B-Tier ADC Champions
Sivir
Sivir had her moment in the previous patch but now she's a little bit more toned down. However, in patch 14.16, she's still decent thanks to her spell shield and ability to grant movement speed to allies.
PROS:
- Shield
- Good wave clear
CONS:
- Squishy
- Short range
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
Swain
Swain is losing his spot in the A-tier but he continues being a decent ADC pick. He's got sustain, he's got crowd control and he's a surprising Ranked pick.
PROS:
- Lane bully
- Versatile
- Insane AoE
CONS:
- Mana issues
- Squishy
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Zeri
Zeri easily dodges abilities, allowing for high mobility in fights, and has AoE damage potential. However, despite these strengths, Zeri’s overall impact in the game has been inconsistent.
PROS:
- Easily dodges abilities
- AoE damage
CONS:
- Very hard to pick up and master
- Squishy
- Weak early game
Yasuo
ADC Yasuo is an okay pick for Ranked. However, he's much better in the mid lane and you should opt for it if you main him.
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)
Lucian
Lucian got adjusted in patch 14.16 but he's keeping his spot on the tier list.
PROS:
- Amazing duelist
- Very mobile
CONS:
- Short range
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League of Legends 14.16: C-Tier ADC Champions
Samira
Samira is in a difficult place, reliant on the team and the skill of the player. Definitely a tricky one but good in the right hands.
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
Xayah
Xayah has been in a rough place for awhile now and she can't seem to find balance.
PROS:
- AoE CC
- Good in team fights
- Decent scaling
CONS:
- Full potential only with Rakan
- Not that easy to pick up
Aphelios
Aphelios climbs up the tier list but he's nothing special on the Summoner's Rift.
PROS:
- AoE damage
- Great duelist
CONS:
- Difficult to play
- No mobility
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League of Legends 14.16: D-Tier ADC Champions
Varus
Varus finds himself at the bottom of the ADC tier list, despite the buff in patch 14.15.
PROS:
- Adequate damage and tower pushing
- Good tank killer
CONS:
- Very squishy
- Can struggle against heavy engage comps
Tristana
Trsitana is struggling to find her place in the LoL meta. Look for more reliable options elsewhere.
Corki
Corki got yet another nerf in the last patch so forget about him.
PROS:
- Okay range
- Good in team fights
- Easy CS
CONS:
- Squishy
- Mana hungry
- No CC
Kalista
Difficult to play, and not rewarding at all. Kalista is turning into one of those forgotten League of Legends champions.
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Summary of Best Bot Lane Champions in League of Legends Patch 14.16
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, Kai'Sa, Jhin, Ashe, Miss Fortune, Caitlyn |
A-Tier | Ezreal, Seraphine, Draven Smolder, Vayne, Kog'Maw, Nilah, Seraphine, |
B-Tier | Zeri, Yasuo, Lucian, Ezreal, Swain, Ziggs, Sivir |
C-Tier | Samira, Aphelios, Xayah |
D-Tier | Tristana, Kalista, Varus, Corki |
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