New Tier List Update for Patch 25.24B in League of Legends

Impactful Changes in Patch 25.24B

With the holiday season approaching, Riot Games released an additional mid-patch update — Patch 25.24B — bringing targeted nerfs and buffs that shift the League of Legends solo queue meta. Here is the updated tier list for each role, starting with the top lane.

Key Takeaways

Zaahen drops from OP to S tier after nerfs to Q hold duration, AD ratios, and E outer ring damage.
Aatrox falls to jungle B tier after his Q monster damage bonus is cut from 40 to 15.
Volibear climbs to jungle S tier with Trinity Force builds after a W AD ratio buff from 100% to 110%.
Lux picks up meaningful AP ratio buffs but stays in A tier; Viktor holds S tier from last patch's changes.
Miss Fortune faces minor nerfs to base HP and HP growth, yet retains her OP tier ADC position.
Support sees no patch changes — Milio and Nami hold OP tier, with Blitzcrank as a reliable enchanter counter.
Naafiri, Diana, and Swain continue dominating the mid lane OP tier unchanged.

With that patch overview confirmed, here is the full role-by-role breakdown for Patch 25.24B.

Top Lane Adjustments

The most notable top lane change is the nerf to Zaahen. Previously classified in the OP tier since his release, his position is now uncertain after the following adjustments:

Q hold duration reduced from 5 to 4 seconds.
Q healing nullified against wards, plants, or structures.
Q1 and Q2 bonus AD ratios lowered from 20–60% scaling to 20–40% scaling.
E outer ring bonus damage decreased from 100% to 75% bonus AD.

These changes push Zaahen out of the OP tier, likely placing him in S tier, though he remains a strong choice. Tahm Kench's passive bonus health ratio increases from 4% to 4.5%, a buff that benefits him more as a top lane pick than as a support. This will likely raise his win rate by 1–2%, moving him from B to A tier. Ambessa faces nerfs with her passive bonus AD ratio reduced from 30% to 25% and her E bonus AD ratio dropping from scaling 40–60% to a flat 50%. Despite these changes, her tier positioning is not expected to shift significantly. For those looking to climb, Malphite leads the OP tier despite a high ban rate.

Jungle Tier Adjustments

The jungle role sees several changes, starting with the nerf to Aatrox. Previously buffed, his Q damage bonus to monsters is reduced from 40 to 15, which drops him to B tier in the jungle.

Qiyana's jungle performance varies significantly with rank:

44% win rate in Gold and below.
51% win rate in Master tier and above.

Despite minor nerfs, Qiyana remains in C tier due to inconsistent performance across most skill levels.

Sylas sees an adjustment to his passive monster damage, dropping from 130% to 115%. This shifts him from the OP tier to S tier in the jungle. With Sylas out of OP, Jax and Diana emerge as the primary OP jungle contenders this patch.

With those nerf outcomes summarised, the next section covers the changes that moved champions upward.

Volibear: Dual Role Considerations

Volibear's W total AD ratio is increased from 100% to 110%, a change that specifically benefits jungle players running Trinity Force. Although Trinity Force has recently outperformed Cosmic Drive, only around a quarter of Volibear jungle players use it. With this buff, jungle Volibear moves to S tier. Top lane Volibear is unaffected due to different build preferences.

Champion	Role	Patch Changes	Tier Shift
Zaahen	Top Lane	Reduced Q hold duration, nerfed AD ratios, E outer ring damage	OP → S Tier
Tahm Kench	Top Lane	Passive bonus HP ratio 4% → 4.5%	B → A Tier
Ambessa	Top Lane	Passive bonus AD 30% → 25%; E ratio scaling → flat 50%	Unchanged
Aatrox	Jungle	Q monster damage bonus 40 → 15	Dropped to B Tier
Qiyana	Jungle	Minor nerfs to jungle damage	Remains C Tier
Sylas	Jungle	Passive monster damage 130% → 115%	OP → S Tier
Volibear	Jungle	W total AD ratio 100% → 110% (Trinity Force builds)	Remains S Tier

Reviewing the full jungle picture, most picks remain competitive even in a patch with meaningful nerfs at the top.

Jungle Picks Overview

In Patch 25.24B, the jungle presents a diverse array of viable picks. While not every champion can reach the top, most remain competitive. Skarner, Pantheon, and Qiyana are currently the weakest jungle options this patch. Malphite, however, has emerged as a strong climb pick — particularly for players escaping lower elos — boasting a win rate above 51% in Gold and below when built as a tank.

Mid Lane Updates

For mid lane, Lux is the only champion receiving changes in Patch 25.24B. Her passive AP ratio increases from 30% to 35% and her Q AP ratio from 65% to 75%, giving her a meaningful power boost. Despite these buffs, she holds A tier rather than climbing to S tier. Viktor has maintained consistent S tier performance since his last patch buff. Naafiri, Diana, and Swain continue to dominate the OP tier for mid lane climbing.

ADC Changes

Miss Fortune faces a minor nerf, with her base HP dropping from 640 to 625 and HP growth from 103 to 100. These changes aim to trim her high win rate and play rate without meaningfully hurting her effectiveness, and she remains in the OP tier. The ADC landscape stays stable overall, with Miss Fortune and Swain leading the pack.

Support Role Stability

The support role sees no patch changes in 25.24B. Despite buffs to Tahm Kench and Lux that affect their support variants, these adjustments are scaling-centric and unlikely to shift their tier standings. Milio and Nami remain prominent in the OP tier, consistently appearing in matches. Blitzcrank is an effective counter to those enchanters, using his hook to disrupt and tilt lane dynamics.

Patch 25.24B Summary

The key conclusions from Patch 25.24B:

Jungle variety remains diverse, with only a few weak picks.
Lux picks up meaningful AP ratio buffs but stays in A tier for mid lane.
Viktor holds S tier from his previous patch buff.
Minor nerfs to Miss Fortune do not impact her OP tier standing.
Support tier stays stable, with Blitzcrank as the best enchanter counter option.

The coming weeks will show how players adapt to these shifts, with Patch 25.24B serving as a prelude to the broader meta changes expected in the new season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the strongest jungle picks in Patch 25.24B?

Jax and Diana hold the OP jungle tier in Patch 25.24B after Sylas dropped to S tier. Volibear also climbs to S tier with Trinity Force builds. Malphite is worth considering for low-elo climbing due to his 51%+ win rate in Gold and below.

Why did Zaahen drop out of the OP tier?

Zaahen received multi-point nerfs: Q hold duration shortened from 5 to 4 seconds, Q/Q2 bonus AD ratios reduced from 20–60% to 20–40% scaling, and E outer ring damage cut from 100% to 75% bonus AD. Combined, these push him from OP to approximately S tier.

Is Malphite worth banning in Patch 25.24B?

Yes — Malphite leads the top lane OP tier in Patch 25.24B with a high ban rate. His one-shot ult composition remains difficult to deal with, and his tank build consistency makes him a top priority ban or pick in most elos.

Did any ADCs receive changes in Patch 25.24B?

Miss Fortune received minor nerfs to base HP (640 → 625) and HP growth (103 → 100). These trim her dominance without removing her from OP tier. No other ADCs were directly changed in this patch update.

What is the best mid lane champion in Patch 25.24B?

Naafiri, Diana, and Swain hold the OP mid lane tier in Patch 25.24B. Viktor sits in S tier after consistent post-buff performance. Lux received buffs this patch but stays in A tier.

Are there any support changes in Patch 25.24B?

No direct support changes were made in Patch 25.24B. Tahm Kench and Lux received buffs, but these primarily impact their top and mid lane variants. Milio and Nami continue to dominate OP support tier.

What happened to Sylas in Patch 25.24B?

Sylas had his passive monster damage reduced from 130% to 115%, pushing him from the OP jungle tier down to S tier. He remains a viable pick, particularly in high elo where players can exploit his champion-stealing kit effectively.