FOTM Ranked Solo Queue Tier List (High Elo) ~ Patch 8.9 - May

 In a patch heavily dominated by crowd-control, Morgana continues to dominate the top of the charts. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Graves is crushing enemy teams all by himself with pure damage from all ranges. Be sure to check out the new double tear Ezreal if you haven't already!

Check out the full list below!

SEASON 8 - May - PATCH 8.9
FOTM RANKED META TIER LIST

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Preface Chatter

In a patch heavily dominated by crowd-control, Morgana continues to dominate the top of the charts. Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum, Graves is crushing enemy teams all by himself with pure damage from all ranges. Be sure to check out the new double tear Ezreal if you haven't already!

Check out the full list below!

The purpose of the "Flavor of the Month" ("FOTM") list is to show which champions are popular in today's metagame in terms of pro picks and high Elo choices.

If you're looking for the division climber solo queue tier list, be sure to check it out via this link!

For a list of champions with the highest *potential* in the game without regard to difficulty or team synergies, check out the list of strongest potential champions in each position!

Be sure to check out our the Optimal Champion Bans by Division Listing!

Patch 8.9 Summary

Buffs: Amumu, Dr. Mundo, Garen, Irelia, Ivern, Kassadin, Kennen, Leona, Lux, Rammus, Poppy, Sona, Talon, Ziggs
Nerfs: Caitlyn, Kai'Sa, Warwick
Tweaks: Shyvana, Syndra

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The Tier List

God Tier [High Priority Picks]:
Mid: LeBlanc, Zed, Yasuo, Ahri, Fizz
Jungle: Graves, Kha'Zix, Lee Sin
Marksmen: Ezreal, Kai'Sa, Caitlyn
Top: Irelia, Darius, Yasuo, Camille
Support: Morgana, Janna, Rakan

Tier 1 [Meta Picks]:
Mid: Vladimir, Katarina, Lux, Zoe, Twisted Fate, Ekko, Kassadin, Orianna, Swain, Anivia, Ryze, Cassiopeia, Veigar, Talon, Xerath
Jungle: Kayn, Master Yi, Warwick, Xin Zhao, Jax, Evelynn, Rengar, Camille, Shaco, Trundle, Zac, Jarvan IV, Nocturne, Vi, Dr. Mundo, Sejuani
Marksmen: Jhin, Xayah, Vayne, Jinx, Tristana, Draven, Varus
Top: Gangplank, Fiora, Riven, Dr. Mundo, Jax, Vladimir, Teemo, Sion, Malphite, Garen, Singed, Renekton, Shen, Nasus, Swain, Gnar, Tryndamere
Support: Thresh, Lulu, Nami, Alistar, Blitzcrank, Soraka, Karma, Braum, Leona, Brand, Bard, Sona

Tier 2 [Crowd Favorites]:
Mid: Syndra, Malzahar, Diana, Aurelion Sol, Brand, Azir, Viktor, Karthus, Karma, Annie, Vel'Koz, Lissandra, Taliyah, Ziggs
Jungle: Nidalee, Udyr, Rammus, Olaf, Shyvana, Nunu, Twitch, Amumu, Elise, Wukong, Skarner, Tryndamere, Ivern, Hecarim, Gragas
Marksmen: Lucian, Miss Fortune, Twitch, Sivir, Ashe, Kog'Maw
Top: Ornn, Illaoi, Cho'Gath, Kennen, Kled, Urgot, Maokai, Trundle, Rengar, Poppy, Pantheon, Aatrox, Jayce, Yorick, Wukong, Quinn
Support: Lux, Zyra, Tahm Kench, Taric, Zoe, Zilean, Fiddlesticks, LeBlanc, Nautilus, Teemo, Sion, Malphite, Vel'Koz

Tier 3 [Playable]:
Mid: Galio, Corki, Akali, Zilean, Heimerdinger, Jayce, Gragas
Jungle: Fiddlesticks, Kindred, Riven, Rek'Sai, Singed, Pantheon, Volibear
Marksmen: Kalista, Kennen, Quinn
Top: Rumble, Akali, Kayle, Tahm Kench, Olaf, Heimerdinger, Mordekaiser
Support: Shen, Xerath, Veigar, Miss Fortune, Annie, Ornn

Tier 4 [Rarely Seen]:
Mid: Kayle, Mordekaiser
Jungle: Aatrox, Cho'Gath, Diana, Maokai, Poppy, Quinn
Marksmen:
Top: Volibear, Nautilus, Galio, Lissandra
Support: Poppy, Maokai, Galio, Kayle

Instructions and Caveats:

• This tier list details which champions are most popular in today's current metagame, for better or for worse. Selecting a high popularity champion and doing mediocre is always favorable to selecting a low tier champion and doing mediocre for team morale.

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God Tier: These champions are common bans and are likely perceived as being "overall extremely strong/broken". They have very obvious and/or flashy skills that make them appear stronger than other champions. You'll likely see these champions picked early on if they're not banned.

Tier 1: These champions are the ones you'll see in the majority of your games and are good to familiarize yourself with as you'l be battling against them a lot.

Tier 2: These champions are relatively strong and have historically been picked more often than other champions. They may have been nerfed at one point at another, but are still perceived as strong in their current states.

Tier 3: These champions aren't quite as popular as the rest of the champions in the first 3 tiers, but picking them one at a time isn't going to cause much of a concern on your team. However, if you have a team of 5 of them your teammates are likely to feel a bit uneasy about your chances of winning in solo queue.

Tier 4: Selecting these champions will likely cause a rift between you and your teammates, who will proceed to flame you if you fail your lane. Exercise caution when selecting these champions, as team morale often plays a big part in victory or defeat.

Champion Explanations

• Ezreal [God Tier Marksman] - Ezreal in his current form is incredibly popular, both as his standard Gauntlet build and especially as his new double tear build. Although solo queue games tend to end relatively quickly around the time when he finishes up his second item, sometimes he does get his Seraph's Embrace fully stacked. At that point he becomes very comparable to the rest of the hypercarries that dominate the Rift.
• Graves [God Tier Jungle] - Surprisingly, no Graves nerf this patch. Ever since his buffs from Patch 8.8, this ex-cigar smoking champion has been incredibly powerful when it comes to dismantling enemies from all ranges.
• Irelia [God Tier Top] - Irelia in her current form is incredibly slippery and difficult to deal with. At best she's like a better version of Fiora and at worst she's like a faster version of Yasuo. Either way, not something you want to deal with.
• Leblanc [God Tier Mid/Tier 2 Support] - Reverting Leblanc's kit was so popular that you might wonder why Riot even bothered changing it in the first place. In fact, she's so popular now that players are starting to revive the old Leblanc support, which is closing in on nearly 1% play rate...which is pretty high for an obscure support.
• Lee Sin [God Tier Jungle] - Ever since the ward item changes, Lee Sin's initial drop in play rate continues to rise back to the top. Players are rediscovering his playstyle as it was pre-ward items, which happens to be just as fun.
• Master Yi [Tier 1 Jungle] - Guinsoo's Rageblade on Master Yi continues to give him some absolutely absurd burst damage. His ability to spot an enemy champion halfway down the lane and run him down is pretty absurd. You don't want to be caught alone with him around.
• Morgana [God Tier Support] - With the number of hypercarries in play right now, Morgana provides a much-needed CC immunity for her marksmen. 
• Rakan [God Tier Support] - When it comes to tanky engage supports, most are fairly neerfed and can't effectively compete with the ranged sustain mages. However, Rakan falls in a middle-ground and performs well against all sorts of match-ups.

Disclaimer:

• The purpose of this list is for discussion and to provide a starting point for champion selection.

Agree? Disagree? Comment below!

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