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League of Legends 2026 Season Patch 26.01 Tier List Update
Analyzes the updated tier list for the 2026 season League of Legends patch 26.01. It examines the S-tier champions for each lane, notable changes, and differences between high ELO and normal ranked games. In particular, it focuses on the performance changes of champions due to item changes and meta shifts.
1. 🚀 2026 Season Meta Analysis and Tier List Introduction
- ✅ Briefly introduces the meta of the 2026 season and reviews the updated tier list for patch 26.1.
- ✅ Introduces two tier lists provided on the website (Overall Rank, High ELO).
- ✅ The main tier list is for Silver to Diamond, and the high ELO tier list is for Diamond 2 to Challenger.
00:00 - 00:44
1. 🚀 2026 Season Meta Analysis and Tier List Introduction
- ✅ Briefly introduces the meta of the 2026 season and reviews the updated tier list for patch 26.1.
- ✅ Introduces two tier lists provided on the website (Overall Rank, High ELO).
- ✅ The main tier list is for Silver to Diamond, and the high ELO tier list is for Diamond 2 to Challenger.
00:45 - 02:43
2. 🥇 Top Lane Tier List Analysis: Core Champions and Items
- ✅ S Tier Champions: Darius, Fiora, Gangplank, Gwen, Irelia, Jax, Kayle, Malphite, Renekton, Riven, Zahen
- ✅ In the high ELO tier list, Ambesa, Malphite, Gwen, etc., are classified as A tier.
- ✅ Gangplank: With the critical strike changes, the Essence Reaver item plays a key role.
- ✅ Kayle: Quickly reaches level 16 due to increased experience gain, dominating the game.
- ⚠️ Riven: High mobility and damage make her likely to be nerfed soon.
| Champion | Key Changes |
|---|---|
| Gangplank | Maximizes synergy with Essence Reaver item |
| Kayle | Increased speed of reaching level 16 enhances game carry potential |
| Riven | High damage and mobility make her likely to be nerfed |
02:44 - 04:20
3. 🌲 Jungle Tier List: Focused Analysis of Nunu, Lain, Diana
- ✅ S Tier Champions: Diana, Echo, Gwen, Jarvan IV, Jayce, Kha'Zix, Lain, Malphite, Nunu, Rammus, Rek'Sai, Silas, Zed
- ✅ In the high ELO tier list, there are fewer A tier champions and more champions distributed in B tier.
- ✅ Nunu: Can quickly move around the map and snowball due to Homeguard changes.
- ✅ Lain: The existing build is still strong, and the Profane Hydra setup is widely used.
- ✅ Diana: Has emerged as one of the best junglers due to synergy with the new Twilight and Dawn item.
| Champion | Features |
|---|---|
| Nunu | Fast map movement and snowballing using Homeguard |
| Lain | Increased use of Profane Hydra setup |
| Diana | Synergy with Twilight and Dawn item |
04:21 - 06:07
4. 🧙♂️ Mid Lane Tier List: Analysis of Akali, Kassadin, Twisted Fate
- ✅ S Tier Champions: Ari, Akali, Aurelia, Kassadin, Katarina, Silas, Syndra, Twisted Fate, Veigar, Zed
- ✅ In high ELO, stable control mage champions like Orianna and Viktor are strong.
- ✅ Akali: Has returned as a top champion with the addition of Hextech Gunblade.
- ✅ Kassadin: Is being re-evaluated by players who had forgotten his strength.
- ✅ Twisted Fate: Shows versatile aspects such as ganking, wave clear, and roaming using Gold Card.
| Champion | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Akali | Maximized performance with the addition of Hextech Gunblade |
| Kassadin | Strength re-evaluated |
| Twisted Fate | Versatile utility |
06:08 - 08:04
5. 🏹 AD Carry Tier List: Focused Analysis of Lucian, Sivir, Smolder
- ✅ S Tier Champions: Aidios, Caitlin, Jinx, Lucian, Miss Fortune, Nila, Sivir, Smolder
- ✅ In the high ELO tier list, Lucian, Sivir, Smolder, and Nila are classified as S tier.
- ✅ Lucian: Has excellent synergy with the Essence Reaver item.
- ✅ Sivir, Smolder, Nila: Performance has been improved with the Essence Reaver item.
- ⚠️ Vayne: Shows weaknesses in high ELO due to lack of wave clear ability.
| Champion | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Lucian | Synergy with Essence Reaver, suitable for aggressive play |
| Sivir, Smolder, Nila | Improved performance with Essence Reaver |
| Vayne | Lack of wave clear, weakness in high ELO |
08:05 - 10:12
6. 🛡️ Support Tier List: Analysis of Sona, Braum, Nami and Item Changes
- ✅ S Tier Champions: Braum, Janna, Karma, Leona, Milio, Nami, Sona, Thresh
- ✅ In high ELO, Bard, Lulu, and Nautilus are classified as S tier, while Janna and Milio are classified as A tier.
- ✅ Sona: Is one of the best supports in all ranks, providing excellent utility.
- ✅ Braum: Has good synergy with the Bandel Glass item and is effective at countering strong AD/AP carry champions.
- ✅ Nami: Fits well into any team with her versatile kit, and her combination with Lucian is still strong.
- ⚠️ The Bandel Glass item is scheduled to increase in price from 2000 gold to 2300 gold in the next patch.
| Champion | Key Features |
|---|---|
| Sona | Excellent utility, easy to control difficulty |
| Braum | Synergy with Bandel Glass item, counter to carry champions |
| Nami | Versatile kit, strong combination with Lucian |