PATCH 26.14 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · TOP

Top Tier List (Patch 26.14)

The strongest top champions, ranked by real performance in millions of ranked games. Pick what actually wins — then learn to play it.

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#1S+Singed52.3%WIN RATE#2SQuinn51.9%WIN RATE#3S+Kayle51.7%WIN RATE

The best Top champions in Patch 26.14 are Singed, Malphite, and Kayle (S+ tier).

63 champions · Top
#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER3 champions
1SingedS+52.3%2.5%0.9%GarenAatroxGangplankNo tier change
2KayleS+51.7%2.6%2.4%Tier up since last patch
3MalphiteS+51.2%7.0%17.9%AatroxTeemoVayneNo tier change
SS TIER6 champions
4QuinnS51.9%0.8%0.9%No tier change
5WarwickS51.7%1.4%1.5%YoneNo tier change
6KledS51.6%1.6%0.8%No tier change
7UrgotS51.6%2.6%0.8%SettAatroxTier up since last patch
8ShenS51.5%4.1%1.0%SettJaxDr. MundoNo tier change
9GarenS51.2%8.2%6.7%JaxAatroxSettNo tier change
AA TIER13 champions
10AniviaA51.4%0.8%3.0%Tier down since last patch
11OlafA51.4%2.7%2.9%AatroxMordekaiserJayceNo tier change
12OrnnA51.1%3.9%0.6%GarenJayceYoneNo tier change
13WukongA51.0%1.0%2.0%Tier up since last patch
14GangplankA50.9%5.7%6.6%MordekaiserDr. MundoYoneNo tier change
15Dr. MundoA50.8%4.0%2.9%RenektonMalphiteJaxNo tier change
16RivenA50.8%3.4%3.6%GarenRenektonGangplankNo tier change
17TeemoA50.7%4.0%6.7%JayceAmbessaDariusNo tier change
18PantheonA50.6%2.7%1.9%YoneJayceJaxTier up since last patch
19FioraA50.4%3.4%4.9%YoneJaxGarenNo tier change
20AatroxA50.4%6.4%8.1%Dr. MundoYoneGangplankNo tier change
21JaxA50.2%5.9%11.1%YoneJayceAatroxNo tier change
22IreliaA50.2%4.3%12.8%GangplankJaxAatroxNo tier change
BB TIER18 champions
23PoppyB50.6%1.2%3.5%No tier change
24CassiopeiaB50.5%0.6%1.6%No tier change
25CamilleB50.4%2.8%2.4%AmbessaGarenJayceNo tier change
26HeimerdingerB50.4%1.2%1.5%Tier down since last patch
27TryndamereB50.4%3.4%2.5%GarenJayceDr. MundoNo tier change
28VladimirB50.3%1.6%6.5%No tier change
29ZaahenB50.3%3.2%1.6%DariusSionYoneNo tier change
30SettB50.3%5.2%2.3%IreliaGangplankDariusNo tier change
31Tahm KenchB50.3%2.0%2.2%No tier change
32Cho'GathB50.1%2.5%0.6%MalphiteDr. MundoYorickNo tier change
33GragasB50.0%2.5%0.7%AatroxYoneJaxTier up since last patch
34IllaoiB50.0%2.6%4.3%MordekaiserNo tier change
35NasusB50.0%3.0%7.0%RenektonGarenNo tier change
36YorickB49.8%3.6%6.9%RenektonAatroxMordekaiserNo tier change
37DariusB49.8%7.0%13.4%GarenJaxAmbessaNo tier change
38AkaliB49.6%2.7%16.0%IreliaGarenYoneNo tier change
39VayneB49.6%2.9%11.1%K'SanteDariusGarenNo tier change
40LockeB47.5%2.0%74.0%Tier up since last patch
CC TIER16 champions
41AuroraC50.0%0.6%1.5%No tier change
42KennenC49.8%1.6%1.1%No tier change
43MalzaharC49.7%0.6%9.2%Tier down since last patch
44GwenC49.7%2.0%2.6%AatroxNo tier change
45SwainC49.5%0.5%1.6%New this patch
46UdyrC49.5%0.6%0.9%No tier change
47YoneC49.5%6.8%5.7%Dr. MundoRenektonJayceNo tier change
48YasuoC49.3%3.4%16.0%IreliaJayceNo tier change
49RenektonC49.2%5.3%4.1%SettAmbessaAatroxNo tier change
50SionC49.1%4.4%1.1%GangplankMalphiteJayceNo tier change
51GnarC49.0%3.6%1.1%RenektonK'SanteJayceNo tier change
52MordekaiserC48.9%4.7%6.2%RenektonGarenAatroxNo tier change
53AmbessaC48.9%3.7%5.5%Dr. MundoJayceAatroxNo tier change
54JayceC48.7%5.7%6.9%YorickIreliaAatroxNo tier change
55VolibearC48.7%2.6%1.3%SettJaxTier up since last patch
56Master YiC48.7%0.7%13.3%No tier change
DD TIER7 champions
57VarusD48.6%0.8%1.8%Tier down since last patch
58RyzeD48.6%0.7%0.6%No tier change
59TrundleD48.4%1.3%0.3%No tier change
60MaokaiD48.4%0.5%0.2%No tier change
61RumbleD48.3%1.7%1.0%No tier change
62Xin ZhaoD47.5%0.8%1.7%No tier change
63K'SanteD47.0%4.0%3.2%JayceJaxRenektonNo tier change

Top tier list for Patch 26.14: 47 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

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Updated Jul 15, 2026 for Patch 26.14 · 173 champions, 100% multi-source coverage · We provide the most objective data by comparing and analyzing high quality sources: u.gg and op.gg

Top picks this patch

Patch 26.14 Top summary. S+ tier: Singed, Malphite, Kayle. S tier: Garen, Warwick, Shen, Urgot, Kled. A tier: Olaf, Gangplank, Ornn, Teemo, Dr. Mundo, Riven, Aatrox, Jax, Irelia, Pantheon, Fiora. B tier: Tryndamere, Sett, Camille, Vladimir, Darius, Zaahen, Tahm Kench, Nasus, Cho'Gath, Illaoi, Akali, Yorick, Gragas, Vayne, Locke. C tier: Yone, Yasuo, Kennen, Gwen, Renekton, Sion, Mordekaiser, Jayce, Ambessa, Gnar, Volibear. D tier: Rumble, K'Sante. Top entry stats: Singed Top: 52.3% win rate, 2.5% pick rate, S+ tier. Garen Top: 51.2% win rate, 8.2% pick rate, S tier. Olaf Top: 51.4% win rate, 2.7% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.14 meta overview

The Top meta in Patch 26.14 is headlined by Singed (S+ tier, 52.3% win rate, 2.5% pick rate), Malphite (S+ tier, 51.2% win rate, 7.0% pick rate), Kayle (S+ tier, 51.7% win rate, 2.6% pick rate). Each links to a full build page with runes, items, skill order, and counters for the current patch.

Compared to the previous data merge, the biggest Top risers are Pantheon Top (B to A), Kayle Top (S to S+), Volibear Top (D to C). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Top matchups.

In draft, Locke is the most ban-worthy Top pick at a 74.0% ban rate. If your main is high on the ban list, keep a second Top comfort pick from the S or A tier rows above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Top champion in Patch 26.14?

The strongest Top picks in Patch 26.14 are Singed, Malphite, Kayle, Garen, and Warwick, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on July 15, 2026 for Patch 26.14. Champions are scored with a composite formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers. MOBA Trainer cross-validates u.gg and op.gg, applies tier scoring, and updates this Top tier list after each patch. Each row links to a Top build page with runes, items, and counters for Patch 26.14.

How is the Top tier list ranked for Patch 26.14?

Champions are scored with a composite tier formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers within the Top role.