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How to Play DianaMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Diana Mid build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Moonsilver BladePCrescent StrikeQPale CascadeWLunar RushEMoonfallR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchA#9of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.9%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate4.0%19th most picked Mid
Ban rate4.3%

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Diana Mid Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (4.0% pick rate, 51.1% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.1% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Treasure Hunter
ResolveSECONDARY
Shield Bash
Bone Plating
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Crescent StrikeQPale CascadeWLunar RushEMax Q first
Crescent Strike14579
Pale Cascade38101213
Lunar Rush21415
Moonfall611

Item build

4.0% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildStormsurgeStormsurgeShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalStormsurgeStormsurgeShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapLich BaneLich BaneDark SealDark Seal

Diana Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Diana holds a 52.9% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.14, 1.2 points above the Mid role average of 51.7%. That is the 9th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 4.0% pick rate (19th most played in the role) and a 4.3% ban rate, Diana rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Diana Mid slipped from S to A tier in Patch 26.14. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At A tier, Diana is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Diana Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Sylas (48.5% win rate for Diana) and Ahri (49.3% win rate for Diana): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Syndra (52.0%) and Zed (51.9%) are the matchups to look for, where Diana wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Diana good in Patch 26.14?

Diana is A tier Mid in Patch 26.14 with a 52.9% win rate, 4.0% pick rate, and 4.3% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Diana Mid after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Diana Mid?

The best Diana Mid build in Patch 26.14 uses Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Diana Mid is A tier with 52.9% win rate this patch.

Who counters Diana?

Champions that counter Diana in Patch 26.14 include Sylas (48.5% Diana win rate), Ahri (49.3% Diana win rate), Yasuo (49.8% Diana win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Diana?

To climb with Diana Mid in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Forcing a fight and Jungle clear routes. Forcing a fight: Fighting is at the core of League of Legends, thus knowing how and when to begin the fight is crucial. Jungle clear routes: One of the most important decisions you make as a jungler is defining your jungle pathing.