Last Updated: April 2026
Bot lane right now? You're either the carry or the liability. Patch 26.7 doesn't leave much room in between.
ADC is genuinely strong this season. Hypercarries are back, crit itemization actually feels good, and the champions that reward clean positioning are putting up disgusting numbers across Emerald+. But not every marksman is worth your LP — some are quietly dominating solo queue while others are grief picks in disguise.
Let's break down every ADC worth playing on Patch 26.7. Real stats from u.gg, no vibes-only rankings. If a champion's on this list, the data backs it up.
How We Rank
Every champion here is evaluated on win rate, pick rate, and ban rate in Emerald+ ranked, pulled from u.gg's Patch 26.7 data (15M+ games analyzed). High win rate with low play rate hits different than high win rate with massive pick rate — popularity proves a champion works across skill levels, not just in one-trick hands.
We also factor in ban rate, build flexibility, and duo synergy — because ADC is a two-player lane whether you like it or not.
S Tier — Pick These to Win
These are the champions you lock in when LP matters. High win rates, strong across elos, flexible enough to work with most support picks.
Jinx
Jinx is busted right now. Like genuinely the #1 ADC by combined win rate and pick rate on this patch — 51.8% win rate with 15.2% pick rate in Emerald+. That's not some niche OTP inflating her stats. That's the most-played ADC in the game still winning more than she loses.
Get Excited! turns teamfights into snowballs. One kill and she's running at 175% attack speed with Fishbones rockets shredding everyone. At three items (IE + Runaan's + a Zeal upgrade), grouped fights are basically over once she gets a reset.
I believe Jinx is the single best ADC to learn if you want to climb. She teaches you positioning because she forces it — step forward at the wrong time and you're dead. But play fights correctly and she rewards you harder than almost any other marksman.
⚡ Duo Tip: Jinx + Thresh or Jinx + Nautilus is disgusting. Hard CC lets her stack passive kills, and Thresh lantern is a free escape for a champion with zero mobility.
Ashe
51.7% win rate, 13.4% pick rate — second-most-played ADC and still winning consistently. Ashe never falls off and Patch 26.7 is no exception.
What makes her special isn't raw damage — it's information and control. Hawkshot gives free vision for drake setups, her passive slow makes kiting effortless, and Enchanted Crystal Arrow is one of the best engage tools in the game from literally any range. Even when you're behind, a cross-map arrow can win a fight you had no business winning.
She's also incredibly easy to execute. Tilted? Mechanics off? Ashe still provides value. That's rare for an ADC.
Kog'Maw
The sleeper of Patch 26.7. 52.2% win rate with a 1.9% pick rate in Emerald+. Bio-Arcane Barrage active gives him the highest damage ceiling of any ADC in the game — shredding tanks and squishies with %max HP magic damage on every auto.
The catch? He needs a support who actually peels. No mobility, no escape, dies if someone breathes on him. But with a Lulu, Janna, or Milio keeping him alive, he melts entire teams from 710 range.
If you duo queue with an enchanter main, Kog'Maw is free LP right now. Find a support partner on Tapin who knows how to play around a hypercarry and watch your win rate spike.
Miss Fortune
MF keeps showing up in S tier across multiple tier lists this patch. Her laning is oppressive — Double Up trades chunk half your HP — and Bullet Time is still one of the most impactful ultimates in bot lane. In solo queue, people group in choke points and MF punishes that for free.
She's the perfect "I don't trust my team" ADC. Simple, strong early, and a teamfight ult that wins fights even when your team is behind. Lock her in and carry.
A Tier — Strong, Reliable Picks
Not quite S tier but these champions win games consistently. Clear strengths that reward good play.
Xayah
51.1% win rate, 4.5% pick rate. Xayah's Featherstorm makes her one of the safest ADCs against dive. When the enemy has Zed, Nocturne, or Vi — Xayah's untargetable ult literally saves your life.
Her feather mechanics reward patience and setup. Proper Bladecaller roots win trades most ADCs can't take. Especially strong with Rakan (duo passive gives bonus effects), but works with any engage support.
Caitlyn
The lane bully. 650 range lets her poke, pressure plates early, and her trap control in sieges scales hard into mid-game. Rated S+ on multiple tier lists for 26.7/26.8.
The downside: she has a mid-game trough. If you don't convert her early range advantage into plates and CS leads, you'll feel useless from minutes 15-25. Caitlyn rewards aggression and punishes passive play.
Smolder
Guaranteed late-game scaling through his stacking mechanic. Hit 225 stacks and your Q becomes an AoE execute that shreds teamfights. He doesn't need to win lane — just survive it.
Consistently rated S+ on altchar and his W slow + E dash make him forgiving for players who struggle with positioning.
Nilah
52.2% win rate and S tier on u.gg with a 1.5% pick rate. The melee ADC that actually works. Her passive shares XP with her support, so your lane hits level spikes faster. Jubilant Veil blocks ranged autos in an area, and her ult heals based on damage dealt.
Matchup-dependent though. Terrible into long-range poke, incredible into short-range engage like Leona or Nautilus. Draft her right and she snowballs out of control.
B Tier — Situational Picks
These work, but they need specific conditions or more effort to match higher-tier impact.
Jhin
Four-shot reload and Curtain Call snipes make him unique, but his fixed attack speed means he can't DPS through tanks like other ADCs. Strong in pick comps with CC-heavy supports, struggles in sustained front-to-back teamfights.
Sivir
Waveclear queen with Spell Shield utility. Safe and consistent, but her 500 range forces dangerous positions. Solid blind pick that rarely loses lane hard and scales well with Ricochet bounces.
Twitch
Rated S+ on altchar, but high-variance. Stealth flanks with Spray and Pray can ace teams — or you get caught and explode. Rewards creative positioning, punishes predictable play.
Vayne
The tank-buster. Silver Bolts true damage makes her the best answer to tanky comps, but she's brutal in lane. 550 range, weak early, no waveclear — you're playing from behind until two items. Incredible when piloted well, pain when you're learning.
Samira
Style meter and Inferno Trigger are designed for pentakills, but she needs melee range to fully combo. Feast-or-famine — you're styling or you're 0/5. Strong with all-in supports like Nautilus or Rell.
C Tier — Not the Move Right Now
Not unplayable, but outperformed by better options. Main them if you love them — don't pick them because you think they're meta.
Ezreal
The "safe" pick that's actually underperforming. His poke playstyle doesn't match the meta's teamfight emphasis, and his damage requires landing every Mystic Shot. D tier on altchar for 26.8. His safety is overrated when other ADCs just deal more damage.
Kai'Sa
Once the queen of bot lane — fallen hard. She needs multiple item spikes to evolve abilities, and the meta doesn't give her time. D tier on altchar. Far cry from her glory days.
Lucian
Getting buffed in Patch 26.8 (more E mobility), but right now he lacks a strong identity compared to other early-game ADCs like Cait or MF. Riot's trying to differentiate him from Corki, so he might rise soon. Not yet though.
Draven
The axe-juggling cash-in fantasy is exciting, but his difficulty ceiling is brutal. Punishes every mistake harder than any other ADC, and if you don't snowball early, the passive gold is wasted. OTPs can make him work — everyone else should just pick Jinx.
FAQ
What's the best ADC for beginners in 2026?
Ashe or Miss Fortune. Both have simple kits that teach you the fundamentals — positioning, kiting, using ultimates at the right time. Ashe's utility means you're useful even from behind, and MF's Bullet Time teaches you how much good positioning matters.
Which ADC has the highest win rate on Patch 26.7?
Among marksmen with real pick rates, Kog'Maw leads at 52.2%, then Jinx at 51.8% and Ashe at 51.7% in Emerald+ on u.gg. Off-meta APC picks like Swain bot (53.4%) technically have higher win rates but much lower play rates.
Is ADC a good role to climb with in 2026?
Yes. ADC is in a strong state on Patch 26.7. Hypercarries like Jinx and Kog'Maw can genuinely 1v9 teamfights, and crit itemization feels impactful at two to three items. The role rewards positioning more than anything — if you're consistently dying early in fights, fix that before worrying about champion picks.
What supports pair best with S-tier ADCs?
Jinx loves hard-engage (Thresh, Nautilus, Leona) who lock targets for passive resets. Ashe works with everything, especially enablers like Braum or Milio. Kog'Maw needs enchanters (Lulu, Janna, Milio) to stay alive. MF pairs with CC for Bullet Time setups — Leona, Amumu, Nami all work. Find a support main who complements your pool on Tapin and you'll immediately feel the difference.
Will Patch 26.8 change this tier list?
26.8 preview includes Lucian buffs (more E mobility in bot) and Mel nerfs. Lucian could move from C to B or A depending on numbers. Core S tier (Jinx, Ashe, Kog'Maw, MF) is unlikely to shift unless they get direct nerfs.
Final Thoughts
Patch 26.7 rewards two things: positioning and champion selection. The S-tier picks — Jinx, Ashe, Kog'Maw, Miss Fortune — all punish enemies for misplaying teamfights and scale hard with items.
I believe the fastest way to climb ADC isn't grinding solo queue and hoping for good supports. It's finding someone who actually plays support the way your champion needs. A Jinx with a random Lux support is a completely different game from a Jinx with a Thresh who knows when to lantern and when to engage.
That's where the right duo partner changes everything. Tapin connects you with League players who main support and understand bot lane synergy — no randoms, no autofills.
Pick your S-tier ADC, find a duo who gets it, and go climb.
