
Most Popular and Most Banned Champions in LoL's Current Patch 14.23: Ambessa and Caitlyn Lead
League of Legends Patch 14.23 brings significant changes to the meta, affecting both pick and ban rates across all ranks. Here's a detailed analysis of the most impactful champions in the current patch.
Most Popular Champions (Pick Rate in Emerald+):
- Caitlyn (27.7%)
- Highest pick rate despite ultimate nerf
- Popularity boost from Arcane Season 2
- Strong lane presence and reliable damage output
- Jhin (20.6%)
- Consistent 50.27% win rate
- Excellent pick despite no direct changes
- Strong lane control and utility
- Jinx (18.2%)
- Maintains popularity despite ultimate nerf
- Slight buff to attack damage growth
- 50.19% win rate
- Graves (17.9%)
- Versatile jungler with 50.45% win rate
- Strong in multiple roles
- Excellent clear speed and dueling potential
- Ashe (17.1%)
- Traditional ADC role dominance
- 50.53% win rate
- Strong utility and crowd control
Most Banned Champions:
- Ambessa (57.7%)
- Newest champion
- Recent buffs made her extremely strong
- Complex but rewarding mechanics
- Pyke (30.1%)
- Strong roaming potential
- Excellent team fight impact
- High snowball potential
- Graves (29%)
- Dual threat in pick and ban rates
- Versatile role selection
- Consistent performance
- Caitlyn (27.7%)
- Strong lane dominance
- Safe pick with high impact
- Current meta favorite
- LeBlanc (27.1%)
- Frustrating to play against
- Common comfort ban
- Strong assassination potential
These statistics reflect the current state of high-level play (Emerald+) and demonstrate which champions are considered most impactful in the current meta. The data suggests a strong presence of ADC champions in the pick rates, while the ban rates focus more on potentially game-changing champions across various roles.
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