The most played League of Legends champions in 2024: Who rules the Rift?

Published: 14:47, 20 November 2024
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The most played League of Legends champions in 2024: Who rules the Rift?
Ezreal, Jhin, Yasuo, Lee Sin, Zed, Thresh, Katarina, Akali, Malphite, and Kai'Sa are among the most played champions in 2024

Key Points from the Article

  • Players' champion picks often reflect the meta, showcasing skill or personal preference.
  • Pro players, streamers, and content creators drive the meta, showcasing champions' incredible feats.
  • Ezreal is a versatile AD Carry with multiple build paths.
  • Jhin is a precision-focused ADC known for his ultimate Curtain Call.
Ezreal, Jhin, Yasuo, Lee Sin, Zed, Thresh, Katarina, Akali, Malphite, and Kai'Sa are among the most played champions in 2024

League of Legends boasts a diverse roster of over 160 champions, popular champions are versatile, adapt well to patches, and offer high skill expression.

League of Legends has an incredibly diverse roster of over 160 champions, yet few consistently reach the top of popularity and pick rates in both casual and competitive play. 

Players' champion picks often show the meta of their way to express skill or even just personal preference, making certain picks iconic. Be it game-changing ultimates, a way to change up fights, or straight mechanical outplay potential-these champions are what have captured the attention of millions.

Generally, popularity pertains to versatility or the ability to perform well in a wide range of situations. Champions that excel in several roles, adapt to Riot's patches well, or provide high skill expression tend to become prominent. Pro players, streamers, and content creators drive the meta and show champions performing incredible feats, which casuals then try to match.

League of Legends most played champions 2024

Ten most played champions of 2024, their stats, and why they are the favorite of fans:

1. Ezreal (AD Carry)

  • Pick Rate: 24%
  • Win Rate: 49.5%

Ezreal is one of those staple bot laners who's notorious because of his mobility and high-skilled kit. He's loved by his players for his very versatile build paths, which everything goes from lethality to just traditional crit builds.

2. Jhin - AD Carry

  • Pick Rate: 19%
  • Win Rate: 50.30%

Amongst the most popular ADCs is Jhin, due to his precision and flair; his ultimate Curtain Call finishes off enemies from afar, displaying long-range capabilities.

3. Yasuo (Mid/Top)

  • Pick Rate: 18%
  • Win Rate: 48.2%

His very flashy mechanics and extremely high outplay potential make Yasuo a fan favorite despite his somewhat low win rate-not especially in solo queue.

4. Lee Sin (Jungle)

  • Pick Rate: 15%
  • Win rate: 47.6%

Lee Sin's still the go-to for jungle enthusiasts. Early game impact, versatile mobility, the whole shebang-keeps him relevant, even when other junglers rise to fore-front in certain patches.

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Lee Sin is a popular jungler with early game impact and versatile mobility
Lee Sin is a popular jungler with early game impact and versatile mobility

5. Zed - Mid Lane

  • Pick Rate: 14%
  • Win Rate: 49%

Zed is always picked for his high-burst damage and his ability to assassinate carries, especially when players want to have an advantage in the mid-lane.

6. Thresh-Support

  • Pick Rate: 13%
  • Win Rate: 51%

Thresh remains one of the staples in support play thanks to his hooks, lanterns, and crowd control. A high skill ceiling makes him extremely appealing for players who enjoy impactful support champions due to his nature.

7. Katarina - Mid Lane

  • Pick Rate: 12%
  • Win Rate: 50.1%

A kit heavy on resets from Katarina allows for very exciting multi-kill moments, making her a popular snowballing game pick in solo queue.

8. Akali - Mid/Top

  • Pick Rate: 11%
  • Win Rate: 47.8%

Her decent stealth mechanics and burst damage make Akali an immediate favorite among players who like playing assassins, but in exchange, she requires a high amount of skill, so player success rates vary.

9. Malphite - Top/Supp

  • Pick Rate: 10%
  • Win Rate: 52.3%

Malphite is a pretty reliable choice for anyone in need of good engage tools. Unstoppable Force can be, if played correctly, one of the most game-changing spells in a team fight.

10. Kai'Sa - AD Carry

  • Pick rate: 9%
  • Win Rate: 50.6%

Her hybrid damage and repeatedly diving backlines make Kai'Sa a strong pick in professional play and casual games alike.


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