LoL Tier List — Patch 26.7 (Historical)
Historical Patch 26.7 solo-queue tier list for every role (April 2026 archive). Written after the Nami/Karma nerfs, Rell buffs, and support gold change. Not current ranked advice — live game is 26.18+; see the 26.17 historical snapshot or U.GG for newer data.
Historical document. Patch 26.7 was a relatively stable patch with targeted support nerfs and a few jungle adjustments. Role sections below are the original 26.7 write-up and are not live 26.18+ ranked advice. For a newer on-site snapshot see Patch 26.17 (historical); open U.GG for current Emerald+ tiers.
Top Lane
Garen sits at the top of the food chain with a 51.2% win rate in Emerald+ — his tankiness and damage output remain reliable in the Patch 26.7 meta. Kayle is the scaling threat of the patch with a 52.8% win rate; she suffers early but wins games. Sion at 52.7% continues to be one of the most consistent tank picks. Ornn and Singed both took nerfs this patch and have dropped slightly, though Ornn's teamfight remains elite. Malphite is a strong blind pick into AD-heavy teams.
Jungle
Briar leads the jungle at 51.6% win rate — fast clear, strong dueling, and a simple gameplan make her the best all-around pick. Rek'Sai remains the best early-pressure jungler for players who gank and track the enemy. Fiddlesticks is a menace around objectives and choke points. Nunu & Willump at 51.6% is the easiest high-win-rate option for players who want to win through objective control rather than carry mechanics. Nocturne (51.6%) continues to snowball through his R and excels in coordinated plays.
Mid Lane
Ahri holds a 50.89% win rate post-nerf — she's been tuned down from 26.5 but remains the most popular mid laner. Veigar at 52.5% is slightly nerfed this patch (R cooldown) but still scales well. Cassiopeia (55.2% across all formats) has become a dominant mid laner with the 26.7 buffs. Kog'Maw mid is a sleeper pick at 52.4% for players willing to invest time. Annie continues to punch above her weight and remains the best beginner mid laner.
ADC (Bot Lane)
Jinx leads the ADC role at 51.9% with consistent scaling and strong late-game teamfight. Ashe remains dependable at 51.7% — her utility and objective control make her an easy first pick. Nilah is the wild card at 52.3% in Emerald+, excelling in carry-heavy team comps. Caitlyn dominates lane against most matchups. Smolder rewards patience and scales into a late-game powerhouse.
Support
Thresh leads supports at 51.1% — his playmaking potential and flexibility make him the best support regardless of meta. Janna at 51.8% thrives in the current enchanter-friendly meta. Sona (51.8%) is a strong team healer and poke champion. Nami and Karma are slightly weaker after nerfs this patch — both still playable but no longer S-tier blind picks. Rell's buffs push her back toward viability as an engage support.
This tier list is preserved as Patch 26.7 historical context. The live game is 26.18+; use the Patch 26.17 historical snapshot on this site or U.GG / OP.GG for newer ranked data — not this April 2026 archive.