Corrupt Hope's CHALLENGER SoloQ Tierlist [Patch 9.2] - PRO PLAYER APPROVED
Hey everyone, my name's Corrupt Hope and I'm a small NA streamer with a massive passion for league. The majority of tierlists out right now are created by aggregating statistics at each rank stopping at Diamond+. The problem is that due to the incredibly small sample size of Challenger-Master games, none of the tierlists accurately represent what's objectively strong at the highest level of SoloQ. So I set out to create that. I contacted various Pro, Academy, Challenger, and Master players to get their knowledge on what was actually good in SoloQ. They all provided incredibly valuable input
Tierlist
I've split the tierlist into S+, S, A, B, C, and D. For the purpose of climbing to Diamond+, B tier and higher champions are objectively better for SoloQ. I've also added a Legend system where you can see which champions are stronger/weaker in lower elo.
So without further ado I present the Challenger SoloQ Tierlist!
FAQ
Q: How can this help me, the average Reddit Challenjour?
For the sole purpose of climbing, champions that are B tier and above will be stronger in SoloQ when played effectively. Also the Legend system can help you understand what champions might be 1 tier higher/lower in lower elos. If you can effectively play champions in the S+ to B range your climb will be more streamlined.
Q: Are you saying C/D tier champions are just terrible?
Yes and no. C tier champions are still playable but fill a more niche role in certain team comps or as counters, but they'll struggle against a majority of higher tier champions. D tier champions inherently don't fare well at the highest level of gameplay, although some of them are a bit stronger in lower elos.
Q: I believe X champion should be 1 tier higher/lower!?
I don't really believe this tierlist is absolute but it is very accurate. I didn't just trust my own knowledge on this and sought out the insight Pro-Master players whose names I have credited at the bottom of this post. Three champions that I admit are teetering are Urgot/Aatrox/Irelia. They have just recieved nerfs in Patch 9.2 so it'll be hard to tell if they deserve to be 1 tier lower until some time takes place. That being said their kits are still incredibly strong when played at a Challenger level.
Q: How does this legend system work?
So basically it shows you what champions are stronger/weaker at lower elos. For accuracy's sake that'll be at D4 and below. For example although Ornn is a great pick in Challenger games, in lower elo your team will not know how to follow up on his CC. While Nasus might be a C tier top laner at a Challenger level, he can easily shine in lower elos where teams are unable to properly punish him. Azir/Ryze are known for being terrible in low elo but are incredibly viable in higher elo if played properly. Garen is a low elo Demacian Terror, but quite easy to deal with in higher elo. Each champion with a medal has a stark contrast when played at low/high elo. If you have any questions on one in specific please ask and I'll do my best to explain the reasoning.
Q: Are you saying I should not play champions that are below B tier?
As long as you are truly good with a champion, you can climb to Mid Diamond with pretty much anything. It'll be harder than if you mastered a higher tier champion, but it is definetly possible. After Mid Diamond you'll encounter more Meta players and struggle against objectively better Meta picks
Q: Why did you put X champ in tier?
I'd love to answer your question! Please either ask on reddit or on my stream and I can go in-depth on the reasoning for the placement! I thought about creating a video explaing S+ to B tier picks but not sure if there'd be interest
Q: Wow are these actually alphabetically ordered and Pixel perfect on the champion square placement?!
Yes, yes it is. Thanks Geranium.
Special Thanks
I'd like to give a huge thanks to the following players who were vital to creating this tierlist.
Top: Albus Nox, Revenge
JG: OPT Meteos, Shernfire, Boris, Kind Jungle, Lycho, AceWindstorm
Mid: 5Fire, Julien, ManCloud, Zaion, Bobquin
AD: 100T Prismal, TailsJJ, TEAMLUKEE
Sup: Hanjaro, duoking1, Riot Koyuncu
GF: Geranium (Formatted, perfectly spaced icons, and demanded it be Alphabetically ordered)
EDIT: Updated Karthus to S tier upon re-considering and getting more JG input
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