PATCH 26.17 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · TOP

Top Tier List(Patch 26.17)

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+Quinn54.1%WIN RATE#2SWarwick53.5%WIN RATE#3SZac53.5%WIN RATE

The best Top champions in Patch 26.17 are Nasus, Malphite, and Quinn (S+ tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER3 champions
1QuinnS+54.1%0.9%0.9%JayceDariusGangplankNo tier change
2MalphiteS+53.2%6.7%15.1%JayceGnarTeemoTier up since last patch
3NasusS+53.0%8.5%46.5%JayceMalphiteMordekaiserNo tier change
SS TIER6 champions
4WarwickS53.5%1.3%1.8%CamilleYoneAatroxNo tier change
5ZacS53.5%0.5%1.2%YoneMalphiteGangplankNo tier change
6TeemoS53.5%4.1%6.9%GarenDariusYoneTier down since last patch
7SingedS53.5%2.6%0.9%SettAatroxYoneNo tier change
8GarenS53.3%7.1%5.3%JaxRenektonNasusNo tier change
9IllaoiS53.1%2.8%4.8%RenektonAatroxSettNo tier change
AA TIER12 champions
10KayleA53.1%2.2%1.3%SettGangplankGarenNo tier change
11KledA53.0%1.8%0.9%GangplankNasusAatroxNo tier change
12OrnnA52.9%3.3%0.5%SettNasusDariusNo tier change
13UrgotA52.8%2.4%0.8%YoneNasusDariusNo tier change
14AniviaA52.8%0.8%2.5%JayceMalphiteGarenTier up since last patch
15SettA52.6%5.6%2.4%YoneDariusJaxNo tier change
16ShenA52.6%3.6%0.8%NasusRenektonYoneNo tier change
17TryndamereA52.6%3.2%2.5%GangplankYoneAatroxNo tier change
18GangplankA52.5%5.5%7.2%GarenYoneJayceNo tier change
19CamilleA52.4%4.3%5.8%GarenYoneJayceNo tier change
20Cho'GathA52.4%3.0%1.1%MalphiteGarenGangplankNo tier change
21IreliaA52.3%4.5%12.8%JayceYoneAatroxNo tier change
BB TIER18 champions
22CassiopeiaB52.6%0.6%1.8%YoneJaxNasusNo tier change
23KennenB52.2%2.1%1.2%JaxDariusSettNo tier change
24WukongB52.2%1.0%3.1%DariusJayceAatroxNo tier change
25HeimerdingerB52.2%1.3%1.9%IreliaDariusAatroxNo tier change
26OlafB52.1%3.3%3.4%JayceYoneJaxNo tier change
27PantheonB52.1%2.8%2.5%JayceJaxDariusNo tier change
28MalzaharB51.9%0.5%9.8%No tier change
29Tahm KenchB51.9%1.7%2.1%MalphiteNasusGangplankNo tier change
30YoneB51.9%8.2%9.6%AatroxNasusJayceTier down since last patch
31DariusB51.8%7.2%12.9%MordekaiserNasusGarenNo tier change
32GwenB51.7%2.8%4.0%Dr. MundoMalphiteOrnnNo tier change
33MordekaiserB51.6%5.2%8.7%MalphiteGarenRenektonNo tier change
34GragasB51.6%2.2%0.6%JayceYoneDariusTier up since last patch
35Dr. MundoB51.6%3.7%2.8%JaxJayceMalphiteNo tier change
36RenektonB51.4%5.5%3.7%SettAmbessaYoneNo tier change
37JaxB51.3%6.0%9.8%IreliaYoneDariusNo tier change
38AatroxB51.2%5.9%7.2%NasusSettGangplankNo tier change
39YasuoB51.1%3.5%20.0%YoneJayceNo tier change
CC TIER15 champions
40PoppyC51.5%1.0%4.7%JaxAmbessaCamilleNo tier change
41SwainC51.4%0.5%1.8%JayceDariusMalphiteNo tier change
42YorickC51.3%3.2%6.2%JayceMordekaiserDariusTier down since last patch
43FioraC51.2%3.6%4.3%AatroxYoneGarenNo tier change
44RivenC51.2%2.3%1.8%YoneNasusDariusNo tier change
45ZaahenC51.1%2.6%1.1%DariusGarenAatroxNo tier change
46VladimirC51.0%1.3%5.7%MalphiteJaxYoneNo tier change
47GnarC50.8%3.6%1.1%RenektonJayceNo tier change
48AkaliC50.8%2.6%15.8%YoneJaxNo tier change
49SionC50.8%2.8%0.5%TeemoMalphiteGangplankNo tier change
50TrundleC50.7%1.8%0.5%OlafNo tier change
51VolibearC50.7%3.1%1.2%YoneRenektonSettNo tier change
52AmbessaC50.2%4.0%4.8%JayceAatroxNasusNo tier change
53RyzeC50.1%0.8%0.5%JaxDariusTeemoNo tier change
54Master YiC49.8%0.5%11.4%JayceNo tier change
DD TIER6 champions
55RumbleD49.7%1.6%0.7%MalphiteNasusNo tier change
56UdyrD49.1%0.5%1.1%MalphiteAatroxNo tier change
57JayceD49.0%5.4%5.6%K'SanteNo tier change
58VayneD48.9%2.1%7.5%K'SanteSettDariusNo tier change
59VarusD48.9%0.7%0.7%GangplankDariusNo tier change
60K'SanteD48.4%3.7%2.5%NasusJaxNo tier change

Top tier list for Patch 26.17: 60 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

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Updated Sep 5, 2026 for Patch 26.17 · 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 26.17 Top summary. S+ tier: Nasus, Malphite, Quinn. S tier: Teemo, Garen, Singed, Warwick, Illaoi, Zac. A tier: Kayle, Gangplank, Kled, Ornn, Sett, Urgot, Irelia, Tryndamere, Shen, Camille, Anivia, Cho'Gath. B tier: Yone, Darius, Cassiopeia, Olaf, Pantheon, Kennen, Wukong, Heimerdinger, Mordekaiser, Malzahar, Yasuo, Gwen, Tahm Kench, Jax, Dr. Mundo, Renekton, Aatrox, Gragas. C tier: Yorick, Fiora, Poppy, Akali, Riven, Zaahen, Swain, Vladimir, Gnar, Sion, Volibear, Trundle, Ambessa, Ryze, Master Yi. D tier: Rumble, Jayce, Vayne, Udyr, Varus, K'Sante. Top entry stats: Nasus Top: 53.0% win rate, 8.5% pick rate, S+ tier. Teemo Top: 53.5% win rate, 4.1% pick rate, S tier. Kayle Top: 53.1% win rate, 2.2% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.17 meta overview

The Top meta in Patch 26.17 is headlined by Nasus (S+ tier, 53.0% win rate, 8.5% pick rate), Malphite (S+ tier, 53.2% win rate, 6.7% pick rate), Quinn (S+ tier, 54.1% win rate, 0.9% 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 Malphite Top (S to S+), Gragas Top (C to B), Anivia Top (B to A); the biggest fallers are Yone Top (A to B), Teemo Top (S+ to S), Yorick Top (B to C). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Top matchups.

In draft, Nasus is the most ban-worthy Top pick at a 46.5% 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 26.17?

The strongest Top picks in Patch 26.17 are Nasus, Malphite, Quinn, Teemo, and Garen, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on September 5, 2026 for Patch 26.17. 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 26.17.

How is the Top tier list ranked for Patch 26.17?

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.