NEW UPDATED TIER LIST for PATCH 14.22 - League of Legends

Overview of Ambessa and Recent Changes in League of Legends

Introduction to Ambessa

• The reworked item "Yall Wild Arrows" has become a popular rush item for ADCs this patch.

• Ambessa, the new champion, is underperforming analytically, which is common for newly released champions.

• Viewers are encouraged to share their thoughts on Ambessa's balance in the comments.

Skill Cap and Champion Mastery

• Mastering a champion can increase win rates by an average of 9%.

• Skill Cap offers Smurf commentaries where players can learn from Challenger experts tailored to their rank.

• New courses available cover various aspects like macro play, wave control, and vision mechanics.

Analyzing Ambessa's Performance

Current Status and Build Recommendations

• It's challenging to determine Ambessa's tier placement due to insufficient optimization by players.

• Eclipse is currently the most common rush item for her; however, Voltaic Cyclone Sword shows promising results but remains underplayed.

Itemization Strategies

• Black Cleaver or Shion are recommended as second items based on enemy composition: Cleaver against tankier teams and Shion against squishies.

Rune Choices

• Both Conqueror and Grasp runes have similar win rates; choice depends on matchups (Conqueror preferred against tanks).

• Grasp helps with early trades since Ambessa struggles in extended fights early game.

Tier List Insights

Placement of Champions Post-Patch

• Despite her low overall win rate, Ambessa is placed in A tier due to solid performance potential.

Swain’s Performance Update

• Solo lane Swain benefits significantly from patch 14.22 buffs, outperforming his support role when matched against non-mobile champions.

Top Lane Tier List Adjustments

Key Changes in Champion Rankings

• Malphite remains at the top tier while Wukong moves up due to buffs enhancing his laning strength and trading opportunities.

Wukong’s Matchup Advantages

• Wukong excels against Darius thanks to armor stacking and mobility advantages from his abilities.

Uder’s Position Shift

• Uder has been moved down to B tier following significant nerfs affecting both jungle and top lane viability.

Meta Analysis

Wukong’s Dominance

Patch 14.22 Jungle and Mid Lane Updates

Lilia's Win Rate and Bug Fixes

• Lilia's win rate dropped due to a bug affecting her E ability, which did not apply the slow for the correct duration. The bug has been fixed, indicating that her performance is better than suggested by current statistics.

• Despite the initial drop in win rate, Lilia will remain in the jungle A tier as no further adjustments are needed.

Jungle Tier List Insights

• Graves stands alone in the OP tier this patch after receiving buffs from changes to Ghostblade, resulting in a 1% increase in his win rate.

• Wukong has emerged as a strong counter to Graves due to his double gap close and armor reduction capabilities against Graves' E ability.

Mid Lane Changes

• Corki received nerfs leading to over a 2% loss in mid lane win rate; however, he remains viable in bot lane due to different level progression impacts.

• Anivia retains her S tier status despite nerfs, while Katarina gained power from buffs. Swain also returns to a good spot with recent improvements.

ADC Role Developments

• Jinx thrives with the new Yall Wild Arrows item, allowing for an AD-heavy build that enhances DPS potential significantly.

• Swain has become exceptionally powerful as an ADC option post-buffs, achieving a 55% win rate across numerous games played.

Support Champion Adjustments

• Vel'Koz was initially bugged but saw an increase in win rate post-fix; he remains placed in OP tier.

Tom Kench's Rising Play and Win Rates

Overview of Tom Kench's Performance

• Recently, Tom Kench has seen an increase in both play rate and win rate, indicating a resurgence in his effectiveness as a champion.

• He is currently favored for a traditional tank build rather than a supportive role, with items like Heartsteel and Unending Despair proving to be powerful choices.

• The only major counter to Tom in the current meta is Senna; banning her out is crucial for maximizing his potential.

Matchups and Tier List Adjustments

• Tom struggles against heavy peel range supports such as Janna, although she isn't prevalent in the current meta.

• As a counter-pick against melee supports like Rakan, Blitzcrank, Thresh, and Nautilus, Tom performs exceptionally well.

• Due to these factors, Tom Kench's tier list placement will be adjusted mid-patch to elevate him into the support S tier.

Poppy's Continued Dominance Despite Nerfs

Poppy's Resilience

• Poppy is moving back into the OP tier despite previous nerfs aimed at reducing her base AD; her performance remains strong.

• Multiple nerfs have not significantly impacted her power level, highlighting how formidable she was prior to recent patches.

Changes Impacting Other Champions

• Maliy has been bumped up into the S tier due to substantial base stat buffs that outweigh movement speed nerfs on E ability.

• Maliy’s win rate increased by nearly 3%, benefiting from enhanced health and movement speed which aids aggressive early-game plays.

Swain's Struggles in Support Role

Swain's Current Status

• Swain is underperforming as a support champion with a win rate of 47%, while he excels in other roles (top, mid, bot), all above 50%.

• Players are advised to avoid using Swain in support or jungle roles as he has been placed in the B tier for those positions.

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