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LoL: Top Lane Tier List For Patch 14.12
There were quite a lot of changes in LoL Patch 14.12, but how have these insane item adjustments affected the top lane? Let's check it out.
This League of Legends patch saw some major adjustments to champions like Skarner, Trydnamere and Twisted Fate which will impact the top lane. Skarner, a jungler, has been too dominant in the top lane, hence why Riot is trying to make changes so he doesn't dominate that position anymore.
So let's check out the top lane tier list and which champions reign supreme in LoL Patch 14.12.
Top Lane Tier List: S-Tier Top Lane Picks Of LoL Patch 14.12
Top lane has quite a bit of variety, so we'll be talking about the best champions to play in the top lane among all the viable champions!
3. Volibear
Volibear has become the ultimate damage dealing tank in the top lane with this LoL Patch. He currently sits at the top with a win rate of 51.48%.
Build:
Volibear will want a good mix of AP, AD and tank items so he can live out his fantasy as a damage dealing tank. Your first item should always be Rod of Ages. This item allows Volibear to gain mana and health, which is going to be quite useful. Second should be the new Navori Flickerblade which is a great option. Your third item will be a situational tank item, depending on your opposing team.
Power Spikes:
Volibear is especially strong in the early game, which is when you'll want to play aggressive and skirmish at all times. He will fall off in the late game, but throughout the mid game you can still take objectives and split push.
Counters:
Grievous Wounds. Once the enemy team has Grievous Wounds items, you're going to be much weaker as Volibear.
Good Synergies:
Other skirmishing champions that have some solid CC in their kits will work well with Volibear. Jaran IV is a great pick to pair with Voli in the top lane.
2. Garen
Garen is currently one of the best champions in the game with a win rate of 51.79%.
Build:
Garen is a great fighter in the top lane. With some dueling items, you're going to be able to dominate any match up with ease. Make sure to pick up Stridebreaker first, it's his best item, and add in Phantom Dancer second for added movement to chase down enemies. Then, your third item can be situational, but if you want to surprise enemies, Infinity Edge works extremely well. Of course, you can go more conventional and save with things like Dead Man's Plate or Force of Nature as well.
Power Spikes:
Garen is strong throughout the early and mid game. He can skirmish well, win most duels. He does fall off in the later stages of the game, but most solo queue games won't last that long, so you're good to go.
Counters:
Ranged top laners and other skirmishers will trouble Garen. Avoid picks like Twistd Fate, Urgot and Camille when you pick Garen.
Good Synergies:
Roaming mid laners like Naafiri work well with Garen since they can help him gain the upper edge in the top lane to push forward. AP junglers like Fiddlesticks are also always appreciated by Garen mains.
1. Sett
Sett is the final boss of top lane and is sitting at a 51.25% win rate.
Build:
Sett should be building Tiamat first and then sit on it for a while. Stridebreaker is a great second option with the new Overlord's Bloodmail after that.
Power Spikes:
Sett is a strong lane champion who is able to sustain through small skirmishes from the get-go, but you'll want to wait until level 3 to have all your abilities ready.
Counters:
Long ranged champions like Vayne and Teemo should be avoided at all costs.
Good Synergies:
Sett can be paired with a lot of different champions. When facing ranged opponents, go for a jungler with CC and mobility, but you can also pick something supportive like Ivern to help him out and get him fed early.
Top Lane Tier List in LoL Patch 14.12: The Other Top Lane Champions
While the S-Tier Top Laners tend to be the best, there are still a lot of excellent picks in case these champions aren't available. Let's also take a look at some bottom-tier champions, which you should take note of and avoid!
The A-Tier Top Picks Of LoL Patch 14.12
If you're not a fan of the S-tier picks, or they are banned, this is where to look. The A-tier champs are good but don't warrant nerfs, so they are usually about the same.
| Champion | Win Rate | Pick Rate |
| Malphite | 51.25% | 4.98% |
Urgot |
51.51% | 2.38% |
Darius |
49.98% | 7.24% |
| Camille | 50.74% | 5.71% |
| Aatrox | 49.11% | 12.46% |
| Dr. Mundo | 51.52% | 3.84% |
Mordekaiser | 50.87% | 4.91% |
| Fiora | 51.19% | 4.04% |
| Jax | 50.38% | 5.37% |
| Yorick | 51.46% | 3.59% |
In this League of Legends patch, we see a lot of tankier champions in the A-tier once more. Picks like Jax, Mordekaiser and Malphite are some of the best you can pick right now thanks to their sustain. Of course, Fiora and Camille are also part of the A-tier because both champions just seem to be meta 24/7.
The F-Tier Top Picks Of LoL Patch 14.12
If you want to win, just stay away from these champions, basically no point in playing them unless you're a one-trick.
| Champion | Win Rate | Pick Rate |
| Udyr | 47.83% | 0.66% |
| K'Sante | 45.62% | 3.58% |
| Akshan | 49.89% | 0.54% |
| Jayce | 47.42% | 3.37% |
Akali | 47.13% | 1.96% |
Gangplank | 47.14% | 2.44% |
Akshan received some nerfs in this League of Legends patch and while he was never very popular in the top lane, now you should play the champion even less.
Jayce and K'Sante, along with Gangplank are also not something lower elo players should play. One, they aren't very strong right now and two, they are difficult to master, so we suggest practicing first before giving them a try in your ranked games.
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