PATCH 26.21 · RANKED SOLO · EMERALD+ · MID

Mid Tier List(Patch 26.21)

The strongest mid champions, ranked by real performance in millions of ranked games. Pick what actually wins, then learn to play it.

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#1S+Nunu & Willump57.5%WIN RATE#2S+Sion54.8%WIN RATE#3SSwain54.6%WIN RATE

The best Mid champions in Patch 26.21 are Nunu & Willump (S+ tier), Sion (S+ tier), and Aurelion Sol (S tier).

#TierBest against
S+S+ TIER2 champions
1Nunu & WillumpS+57.5%0.6%0.7%New this patch
2SionS+54.8%0.7%0.7%New this patch
SS TIER6 champions
3SwainS54.6%0.7%1.8%SylasMalzaharYasuoTier up since last patch
4Aurelion SolS54.5%1.5%0.6%SyndraYasuoMalzaharTier up since last patch
5GragasS54.4%0.6%0.6%LockeSylasViktorNo tier change
6AnnieS54.3%1.7%0.5%YoneTier up since last patch
7PantheonS53.8%1.1%4.6%Tier up since last patch
8VexS53.5%3.1%4.3%YasuoSyndraKatarinaTier down since last patch
AA TIER11 champions
9Vel'KozA53.6%1.0%1.9%ViktorLockeTier up since last patch
10AhriA52.8%9.0%2.6%YoneSylasLockeTier down since last patch
11LissandraA52.8%5.9%4.4%YasuoZedViktorNo tier change
12AniviaA52.7%2.2%2.4%Tier up since last patch
13XerathA52.6%4.9%11.6%Twisted FateSyndraZedTier down since last patch
14NaafiriA52.6%0.7%10.1%SyndraLeBlancTier up since last patch
15SyndraA52.4%7.7%7.2%OriannaYoneAhriTier up since last patch
16DianaA52.4%3.4%2.9%ZedViktorSylasNo tier change
17VladimirA52.4%3.4%4.4%ViktorYoneTwisted FateNo tier change
18LockeA51.9%6.3%33.5%ViktorZedAkaliNo tier change
19LeBlancA51.9%5.6%22.4%YoneViktorSyndraNo tier change
BB TIER17 champions
20AkshanB52.4%2.1%1.7%ZedAhriTier up since last patch
21Twisted FateB52.2%6.1%2.2%YoneZedViktorNo tier change
22EkkoB52.1%3.9%2.0%ZedLissandraLockeTier down since last patch
23TalonB52.0%1.9%9.5%ViktorTwisted FateAkaliNo tier change
24JayceB52.0%0.9%10.1%YoneZedSylasTier up since last patch
25KatarinaB51.9%6.2%10.6%SyndraZedLockeTier down since last patch
26AuroraB51.6%2.5%1.2%LissandraViktorNo tier change
27VeigarB51.5%2.6%0.8%MalzaharViktorNo tier change
28IreliaB51.4%3.0%13.8%SylasZedViktorTier up since last patch
29LuxB51.1%3.4%3.9%ViktorKatarinaYoneTier down since last patch
30YoneB51.0%8.5%16.2%YasuoSylasAkaliTier down since last patch
31YasuoB50.9%8.8%23.2%KatarinaSylasZedTier down since last patch
32ZoeB50.9%3.0%4.5%SyndraZedLockeNo tier change
33TaliyahB50.9%2.1%0.7%YasuoSyndraTier up since last patch
34GalioB50.6%4.5%1.9%ViktorAkaliLockeTier up since last patch
35MalphiteB50.6%0.9%18.0%ZedTier down since last patch
36QiyanaB50.4%2.7%15.8%AhriZedSyndraNo tier change
CC TIER14 champions
37KassadinC50.3%2.5%2.1%SylasViktorYoneTier down since last patch
38FizzC49.9%4.9%5.9%ViktorSyndraKatarinaTier down since last patch
39NasusC49.8%0.9%12.7%YasuoZedSyndraTier down since last patch
40MalzaharC49.7%5.0%7.2%SyndraLockeZedTier down since last patch
41BrandC49.7%0.5%2.0%SyndraYoneYasuoNo tier change
42AkaliC49.6%6.2%15.8%ViktorYasuoSylasNo tier change
43SylasC48.9%7.4%20.6%LockeZedNo tier change
44HweiC48.7%3.6%2.3%ViktorTwisted FateAhriTier down since last patch
45CassiopeiaC48.7%1.2%1.2%YoneSylasNo tier change
46KayleC48.7%0.5%0.7%YasuoNo tier change
47ZedC48.6%8.1%22.4%AkaliViktorTier down since last patch
48OriannaC48.2%4.5%0.8%ViktorLissandraTier up since last patch
49MelC48.1%1.9%10.1%AhriTier up since last patch
50ViktorC47.6%8.6%14.4%SylasYoneTier down since last patch
DD TIER6 champions
51Kog'MawD47.5%0.8%0.7%Twisted FateSyndraViktorTier down since last patch
52RyzeD47.1%3.0%0.6%OriannaNo tier change
53AzirD46.9%2.1%0.3%ZedNo tier change
54SmolderD46.2%0.7%1.4%MalzaharNo tier change
55LucianD45.7%0.8%2.8%New this patch
56Cho'GathD40.3%0.7%6.0%New this patch

Mid tier list for Patch 26.21: 56 champion-role entries from Emerald+ ranked data.

Knowing what to pick is 10% of climbing.

The other 90% is decisions. Train the macro patterns behind these win rates with daily puzzles from Challenger coaches.

Updated Oct 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21 · 173 champions, 91% 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 26.21 Mid summary. S+ tier: Nunu & Willump, Sion. S tier: Aurelion Sol, Swain, Annie, Gragas, Pantheon, Vex. A tier: Vel'Koz, Locke, Ahri, Xerath, Lissandra, Syndra, LeBlanc, Anivia, Naafiri, Vladimir, Diana. B tier: Twisted Fate, Katarina, Akshan, Ekko, Talon, Jayce, Yasuo, Irelia, Yone, Aurora, Veigar, Lux, Zoe, Malphite, Qiyana, Taliyah, Galio. C tier: Kassadin, Akali, Fizz, Malzahar, Nasus, Sylas, Zed, Brand, Hwei, Cassiopeia, Mel, Viktor, Orianna, Kayle. D tier: Kog'Maw, Ryze, Azir, Smolder, Lucian, Cho'Gath. Top entry stats: Nunu & Willump Mid: 57.5% win rate, 0.6% pick rate, S+ tier. Aurelion Sol Mid: 54.5% win rate, 1.5% pick rate, S tier. Vel'Koz Mid: 53.6% win rate, 1.0% pick rate, A tier.

Patch 26.21 meta overview

The Mid meta in Patch 26.21 is headlined by Nunu & Willump (S+ tier, 57.5% win rate, 0.6% pick rate), Sion (S+ tier, 54.8% win rate, 0.7% pick rate), Aurelion Sol (S tier, 54.5% win rate, 1.5% 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 Mid risers are Aurelion Sol Mid (C to S), Anivia Mid (C to A), Jayce Mid (D to B); the biggest fallers are Fizz Mid (S to C), Ekko Mid (S to B), Malphite Mid (S to B). Tier movement usually follows direct balance changes or shifts in popular Mid matchups.

In draft, Locke is the most ban-worthy Mid pick at a 33.5% ban rate. If your main is high on the ban list, keep a second Mid comfort pick from the S or A tier rows above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Mid champion in Patch 26.21?

The strongest Mid picks in Patch 26.21 are Nunu & Willump, Sion, Aurelion Sol, Swain, and Annie, based on MOBA Trainer tier scoring from Emerald+ ranked data merged across u.gg and op.gg. Stats were refreshed on October 21, 2026 for Patch 26.21. Champions are scored with a composite formula using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role, then bucketed into S+ through D tiers. MOBA Trainer cross-validates u.gg and op.gg, applies tier scoring, and updates this Mid tier list after each patch. Each row links to a Mid build page with runes, items, and counters for Patch 26.21.

How is the Mid tier list ranked for Patch 26.21?

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 Mid role.