NEW TIER LIST for PATCH 14.20 - League of Legends

Summary

Patch 14.20 brings significant changes across various roles in League of Legends. ADCs like Samira, Kai'Sa, Nila, and Aphelios rise due to Collector buffs, while Zeri falls further into C-tier. Mages like Lux, Seraphine, and Karma are gaining traction in the bot lane, boasting impressive win rates. In the support role, Senna and Lulu remain top-tier, with Poppy's recent nerfs pushing her down. Melee supports, particularly those using Trailblazer, also remain strong. The patch focuses on item adjustments, champion buffs, and nerfs to influence the meta, while the Skill Cap Rank-Up Guarantee encourages players to improve their game.

Takeaways

• 😀 Samira, Kai’Sa, Nila, and Aphelios benefit most from the Collector buffs and are moved up a tier.
• 😀 Kog'Maw remains dominant in the OP tier due to the synergy between Lethal Tempo and less damage in the game.
• 😀 The 5% attack speed nerf for Kai’Sa isn't enough to move her out of the S-tier.
• 😀 Zeri continues to struggle as one of the weakest ADCs and falls further into the C-tier.
• 😀 Mages like Seraphine, Karma, Brand, and Lux are seeing success in the bot lane, especially in high ELO, with win rates above 53%.
• 😀 Lux bot lane is being strongly recommended by Challenger players like Hector as a viable option.
• 😀 Poppy's nerfs to her passive cooldown and E damage reduce her early-game poke and all-in potential, pushing her down from OP-tier to S-tier.
• 😀 Enchanters like Lulu and Senna have risen in priority due to indirect buffs and are considered top-tier picks.
• 😀 Trailblazer is an underrated item that boosts movement speed for roaming, making it a great choice for melee supports.
• 😀 Melee supports like Thresh, Rell, and Braum remain strong picks, with Trailblazer being particularly useful for them.
• 😀 The support meta is still largely focused on enchanters and strong melee supports, with Lulu, Senna, Thresh, and Braum in the S-tier.

Q & A

Which ADC champions are most impacted by the Collector buffs in patch 14.20?

Samira, Caitlyn, Nila, and Aphelios are the ADCs most impacted by the Collector buffs, and they are all moving up one tier.

What impact does the patch have on Kog'Maw's tier status?

Kog'Maw remains in the OP tier due to his synergy with Lethal Tempo and lower damage in the game, making him harder to kill in team fights.

Why does Kai'Sa not move down in tier despite losing 5% attack speed?

Despite the attack speed nerf, the impact on Kai'Sa’s overall performance is considered minimal, so she retains her status in the S-tier.

How is Zeri affected by patch 14.20?

Zeri, already one of the weakest ADCs in recent patches, is further weakened by the changes, pushing her deeper into the C-tier.

What role are mages starting to play in the bot lane in high ELO?

Mages like Seraphine, Karma, Brand, and Lux have been seeing increased popularity in the bot lane, with win rates over 53%, especially in high ELO games.

Why is Lux being recommended for bot lane play in this patch?

Lux has become a strong bot lane pick, with Challenger expert Hector recommending her due to her high win rates and effectiveness in the bot lane meta.

What changes were made to Poppy in patch 14.20?

Poppy's passive cooldown was increased by 3 seconds early on, and her early-game E damage was reduced by 10 at all ranks, leading to her move down to the S-tier.

Which support champions are currently at the top tier for patch 14.20?

Senna and Lulu continue to dominate the top tier, with other supports like Thresh, Braum, and Poppy also performing well in the S-tier.

How does the Trailblazer item benefit melee supports?

The Trailblazer item provides movement speed, which helps melee supports roam and rotate faster, and it's considered highly effective for champions like Thresh, Rakan, and Blitzcrank.

What is the main benefit of the Trailblazer item for solo queue players?

Trailblazer's movement speed boost allows solo queue supports to be quicker on rotations and more effective in roaming, making it an underrated item for melee supports.