LoL Mid Lane Tier List For Patch 10.17

Whether you’re a budding player or a seasoned veteran in LoL, there’s no arguing that mid lane is one of the most dynamic roles in the game.

And as with every patch, some champions are just that much better than others, so here’s our mid lane tier list for Patch 10.17!

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1 S-Class Mid Lane Tier List

1.1 1. Yone, The Unforgotten

1.2 2. Zed, The Master Of Shadows

1.3 3. Kassadin, The Void Walker

1.4 4. Diana, Scorn Of The Moon

2 A-Class Mid Lane Champions

2.1 1. Vladimir, The Crimson Reaper

2.2 2. Katarina, The Sinister Blade

2.3 3. Yasuo, The Unforgiven

2.4 4. Fizz, The Tidal Trickster

3 B-Tier Mid Lane Champions In LoL

3.1 1. Talon, The Blade’s Shadow

3.2 2. Ahri, The Nine-Tailed Fox

3.3 3. Syndra, The Dark Sovereign

3.4 4. Cassiopeia, The Serpent’s Embrace

4 Closing Thoughts

Keep reading to discover the ultimate picks for mid lane, ranked by their ban rate, win rate, as well as the top 3 counters to each of the champions we feature.

S-Class Mid Lane Tier List

The S-class champions are the best possible picks thanks to their significant power advantage over other potential picks in mid lane.

1. Yone, The Unforgotten

Yone, the unforgotten is one of the best champions in our mid lane tier list in Patch 10.17.

Ever since his release in Patch 10.16, the new champion Yone has been crushing it as a powerhouse champion that mixes the playstyles of an assassin with that of a bruiser.

His kit is super versatile, and he packs quite the punch in mid lane. In addition to this, Yone has fantastic synergy with practically any team comp, making him a very solid pick for the mid lane in just about any rank bracket.

Yone’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Yone Ban Rate: 8.46%

Yone Win-Rate: 51.42%

Yone’s Rune Choice: Conqueror, Domination

Yone’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Yone: Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge, Berserker’s Greaves

Yone’s Biggest Counters: Annie, Jax, Malphite

2. Zed, The Master Of Shadows

Zed is one of the best mid lane assassins to play in the current patch of League of Legends.

Zed’s slice and dice playstyle has always been popular, and his powerful “tons of damage” style kit has proven itself to be effective in the mid lane across just about any given season of LoL.

Zed’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Zed Ban Rate: 2.84%

Zed Win Rate: 51.17%

Zed’s Rune Choice: Electrocute, Precision

Zed’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Zed: Duskblade of Draktharr, Mercury Treads, Youmuu’s Ghostblade

Zed’s Biggest Counters: Morgana, Heimerdinger, Kennen

3. Kassadin, The Void Walker

Kassadin is an amazingly mobile mid lane mage assassin that can carry games with ease.

As one of the oldest champions on the rift, Kassadin has had his share of falling out with favor as a mid lane carry. However, in Patch 10.17, he is strong, mobile, and dishes out tons of damage, allowing you to carry games like it’s nothing.

Kassadin’s Champion Difficulty: Moderate

Kassadin Ban Rate: 3.14%

Kassadin Win Rate: 52.42%

Kassadin’s Rune Choices: Fleet Footwork, Domination

Kassadin’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Kassadin: Rod Of Ages, Sorcerer’s Shoes, Lich Bane

Kassadin’s Biggest Counters: Karthus, Swain, Malzahar

4. Diana, Scorn Of The Moon

Diana's dive and dominate playstyle is a huge asset to just about any team comp in League of Legends.

When you think of dive and dominate type champions in League of Legends, it’s just very hard to top Diana’s domineering kit and playstyle. Despite being a near-purebred carry, she is incredibly survivable and while her kit is super simple to master – its utility and damage output is absolutely astounding.

Diana’s Champion Difficulty: Easy

Diana Ban Rate: 2.7%

Diana Win Rate: 52.25%

Diana’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Sorcery

Diana’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Diana: Nashor’s Tooth, Sorcerer’s Shoes, Zhonya’s Hourglass

Diana’s Biggest Counters: Annie, Corki, Anivia

A-Class Mid Lane Champions

1. Vladimir, The Crimson Reaper

Vladimir, the Crimson Reaper is a powerful mage with a uniquely deadly ultimate ability that can help your team dominate team fights with ease.

Despite not quite making it into the S-class, Vladimir is a very powerful mid lane duelist thanks to his amazing healing and powerful ultimate. And with enough of a snowball going, you’ll be able to 1v5 in no time – making him one of the best picks in our mid lane tier list.

Vladimir’s Champion Difficulty: Moderate

Vladimir Ban Rate: 2.24%

Vladimir Win Rate: 51.81%

Vladimir’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Sorcery

Vladimir’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Vladimir: Hextech Protobelt-01, Ionian Boots Of Lucidity, Zhonya’s Hourglass

Vladimir’s Biggest Counters: Annie, Malzahar, Anivia

2. Katarina, The Sinister Blade

Katarina's twirl, dash, and whirl playstyle is mechanically challenging but her kit's damage potential is absolutely out of this world.

If you’re looking for a dynamic playstyle with a mindblowing damage cap – Katarina is the champion for you. If you manage to master her mechanics, her kit will prove to be deadly, and you’ll be wiping our entire enemy teams.

Katarina’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Katarina Ban Rate: 1.4%

Katarina Win Rate: 58.06%

Katarina’s Rune Choices: Dark Harvest, Precision

Katarina’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Katarina: Hextech Gunblade, Sorcerer’s Shoes, Zhonya’s Hourglass

Katarina’s Biggest Counters: Kayle, Jace, Malzahar

3. Yasuo, The Unforgiven

Yone's younger brother Yasuo is a similarly powerful mid lane duelist who's ultimate ability synergizes well with most team comps and can set up some solid lead advantages over the course of the game.

If you’re in love with the new champion, Yone – his younger (yet older by release-date) brother, Yasuo, should be right up your alley too!

Yasuo’s kit is very similar to Yone’s, having served as the inspiration for it in the first place. And if you’ve played anything more than a few games of League of Legends, you’ll know that it’s super powerful in the right hands.

Yasuo’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Yasuo Ban Rate: 4.9%

Yasuo Win Rate: 48.37%

Yasuo’s Rune Choices: Conqueror, Domination

Yasuo’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Yasuo: Berserker’s Greaves, Phantom Dancer, Infinity Edge

Yasuo’s Biggest Counters: Akali, Riven, Talon

4. Fizz, The Tidal Trickster

As annoying as Fizz is, he is equally as powerful of a mid lane assassin.

If you’re the sort of player that likes to bide their time and capitalize on opponents’ mistakes by ambushing them with a huge burst of damage – Fizz is going to be a fantastic pick for you.

The Tidal Trickster, while somewhat hard to play for newer players, has a versatile and effective kit. This kit allows him to take control of the mid lane and pull off effortless ganks that snowball his advantage towards becoming a magic damage powerhouse towards the mid-game.

Fizz’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Fizz Ban Rate: 1.74%

Fizz Win Rate: 51.68%

Fizz’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Inspiration

Fizz’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Fizz: Hextech Protobelt-01, Sorcerer’s Shoes, Lich Bane

Fizz’s Biggest Counters: Malzahar, Kennen, Zilean

B-Tier Mid Lane Champions In LoL

1. Talon, The Blade’s Shadow

Talon has enjoyed quite a bit of popularity as one of the best melee assassins in League of Legend, especially in the mid lane.

Even though he lost a bit of prowess when Riot nerfed Edge of Night – Talon is a fantastic champion to play in soloque ranked games. His early-game prowess and his near-unstoppable roaming ganks make him an absolute menace and earn him a well-deserved spot in our mid lane tier list for Patch 10.17. And if you manage to pick up one or two kills early, Talon snowballs into an absolute monster that can solocarry games.

Talon’s Champion Difficulty: Moderate

Talon Ban Rate: 0.82%

Talon Win Rate: 50.40%

Talon’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Sorcery

Talon’s Summoners: Flash, ignite

Core Items For Talon: Boots Of Mobility, Duskblade Of Draktharr, Youmuu’s Ghostblade

Talon’s Biggest Counters: Karthus, Annie, Jayce

2. Ahri, The Nine-Tailed Fox

Ahri's age-old place in the META exists for a reason. Despite not being the most powerful mid laner, she still offers a lot of viability and synergy in most team comps.

As the beloved foxy vixen of League of Legends, Ahri is unsurprisingly one of the most popular champions in the mid lane. However, looks aside, she packs a very powerful kit with lots of kill potential. And despite losing her place in the META over the season, she is still a fantastic pick to go with if you’re unfamiliar with any S-class or A-class champions.

Ahri’s Champion Difficulty: Moderate

Ahri Ban Rate: 0.50%

Ahri Win Rate: 51.82%

Ahri’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Sorcery

Ahri’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Ahri: Luden’s Echo, Sorcerer’s Boots, Morellonomicon

Ahri’s Biggest Counters: Swain, Zilean, Twisted Fate

3. Syndra, The Dark Sovereign

Syndra is a staple mid lane mage who possesses a powerful kit with just enough CC to take control of any given situation and turn the outcome in her team's favor.

This ball-slinging mistress is certainly a terrifying opponent in the midlane. Despite being weaker than in past patches, Syndra is still viable by all means, and definitely still has some carry potential when in the right hands, making her an undeniably viable pick in our mid lane tier list .

Syndra’s Champion Difficulty: Moderate

Syndra Ban Rate: 0.53%

Syndra Win Rate: 49.11%

Syndra’s Rune Choices: Electrocute, Sorcery

Syndra’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Syndra: Luden’s Echo, Sorcerer’s Boots, Morellonomicon

Syndra’s Biggest Counters: Katarina, Swain, Fiddlesticks

4. Cassiopeia, The Serpent’s Embrace

Cassiopeia is one of the oldest mid laners in the game, however don't let her age fool you. She is far from being obsolete - in fact, she is still one of the biggest damage dealers in game.

Despite making a far more pronounced appearance as one of the best combos in the bot lane (and a surprisingly deadly one at that) – Cassiopeia is still a tried and true mage, as evidenced by her consistently stellar win rate across numerous patches in Season 10. However, she is far more mechanically challenging than most of the champions we’ve covered and isn’t a good fit for newer players.

Cassiopeia’s Champion Difficulty: Hard

Cassiopeia Ban Rate: 1.12%

Cassiopeia Win Rate: 54.15%

Cassiopeia’s Rune Choices: Phase Rush, Domination

Cassiopeia’s Summoners: Flash, Ignite

Core Items For Cassiopeia: Archangel’s Staff, Rylai’s Crystal Sceptre, Liandry’s Torment

Cassiopeia’s Biggest Counters: Morgana, Malzahar, Aurelion Sol

Closing Thoughts

And there you have it – our ultimate mid lane tier list updated for Patch 10.17 in League of Legends.

We hope that our mid lane tier list has given you a few new ideas for champions to pick up and learn, as well as some inspiration on potential counter-picks and item choices that can help you excel in ranked games with the champions you pick up.

Best of luck on the rift, summoner!