How to Use This Tier List
Tier lists are a snapshot of the meta at a given point in time, shaped by the current patch, popular itemization, and the strategies dominating ranked play. This list focuses on carry potential — meaning how effectively a champion can single-handedly influence the outcome of a game, regardless of team composition.
Use this list as a starting point, not a strict rulebook. A champion you've mastered will always outperform a tier-higher pick you've played ten games on.
Tier Definitions
- S-Tier: Dominant picks with high carry potential, strong in nearly every situation. Priority picks.
- A-Tier: Excellent carries with minor weaknesses. Highly reliable in ranked play.
- B-Tier: Solid picks that require specific conditions or team compositions to thrive.
- C-Tier: Situational or currently weaker. Only recommended for specialists.
S-Tier Carries
These champions define the current meta. They have strong laning phases, excellent scaling, and high impact in team fights.
| Champion Archetype | Strengths | Weaknesses |
|---|---|---|
| High-mobility marksman | Kiting, sustained DPS, self-peel | Item dependent, weak pre-power spike |
| Lethality-burst ADC | Snowballs hard, punishes mistakes | Falls off in extended fights |
| Hyper-scaling carry | Wins late game almost automatically | Needs protection and a passive early game |
A-Tier Carries
These champions are reliable first or second picks. They don't have dominant win conditions, but they perform consistently across matchups.
- Crit-based marksmen: Reliable damage dealers who scale well with two to three items and suit standard compositions.
- Utility carries: Bring crowd control or shields alongside damage — great for solo queue where frontlines are unreliable.
- On-hit fighters: Excel in the current durability meta where tank-shredding is valuable.
B-Tier Carries
B-tier is where you'll find niche specialists and picks that require a specific team composition or playstyle:
- Champions who excel in poke-heavy compositions
- Siege-oriented carries who thrive in objective-focused games
- Short-range powerhouses that need strong peel from supports
C-Tier: Situational Picks
C-tier carries aren't unplayable, but they require you to outplay your opponent mechanically or rely on niche matchup advantages. Avoid these in solo queue unless they're your main and you have deep champion knowledge.
Meta Trends to Watch
The current meta rewards carries who can deal with tanky, high-durability frontlines. This makes on-hit builds and percent-health damage items more valuable than pure crit stacking in many situations. Additionally, the carry role benefits greatly from:
- Early skirmishing power to punish aggressive supports
- Self-reliance — mobility tools to escape without support intervention
- Objective control synergy — carries who push towers quickly after winning fights
Conclusion
Focus your champion pool around S and A-tier picks for the fastest climb, but never ignore your own comfort factor. Consistency beats raw tier ranking every time in solo queue.