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  • Best champions in 25.24 – League of Legends

    Best champions in 25.24 – League of Legends

    Riot’s given fresh buffs to Bram, Nasa, Sichuani, Swain and Viktor, while shaving power from Dr. Mundo, Kass, Kai’Xa, Master Yi, Mel and Zed. Translation: the kings of yesterday are sharing the throne, and a new roster of S-tier bullies is ready to carry your climb.

    Whether you’re a top-lane tank, a jungle assassin, a mid-game mage, a bot-lane cannon or a vision-packing support, three champions per role now sit in the statistical penthouse—win-rate, pick-rate and ban-rate all flashing neon. Below you’ll meet the nine names that dominate Emerald-plus queues, complete with why they’re busted and how to pilot them so you can queue up with confidence instead of guess-work.

    Top Lane

    Zaahen
    Picture a Darkin juggernaut who gets a built-in Guardian Angel every time he stacks four auto-attacks. His Q is a spammable, life-stealing slash that keeps him healthy through the worst poke, while his R is a five-man fear that also turns him into a 6 k HP raid boss. Conqueror plus Trinity Force spikes him at one item; after that he can dive back-line, revive, and walk out laughing.
    Survivability: 5 (built-in revive + drain)
    CC: 3 (single-target fear on R)
    Mobility: 2 (only a short dash on W)

    Malphite
    The classic “press R, win fight” champion is back at 52 % win-rate because every AD carry and assassin is meta again. Iceborn Gauntlet first item means he wins lane off one Sheen proc, and at two items he’s a 300-armor wall that still one-shots squishies. Save the ultimate for flanks—if you open with it on cooldown, the enemy team forgets you exist for the next two minutes.
    Survivability: 4 (300-armoUr mountain)
    CC: 5 (800-range AoE knock-up)
    Mobility: 2 (ult is his only gap-closer)

    Aatrox
    Durability patch buffs quietly pushed his healing into “unkillable” territory. Goredrinker plus Serylda gives him both sustain and armor shred, so even behind in CS he can turn a skirmish with a three-man Q3. Cast R early in fights for the reset pressure; the extra move-speed turns every trade into a chase-down.
    Survivability: 4 (Goredrinker + massive healing)
    CC: 2 (single knock-up on Q3)
    Mobility: 3 (E dash every 3 s while ulting)

    Jungle

    Briar
    She clears the entire map by 3:05 without using a single potion. Her self-heal is tied to missing HP, so the lower she gets, the more she drains. Point-click suppress on R guarantees a kill whenever you show your face. Build Lethal Tempo into Profane Hydra and you become a late-game hyper-carry who still started the game with a perfect leash.
    Survivability: 4 (drain tank, but squishy if stunned)
    CC: 3 (point-click suppress)
    Mobility: 3 (Q dash + MS on W)

    Bel’Veth
    Infinite scaling on takedowns means every kill makes her next clear faster. At six stacks she spawns Voidlings that solo baron while she grabs a coffee. Conqueror plus Kraken Slayer melts tanks and squishies alike; save E to dodge the one CC spell that can stop your rampage.
    Survivability: 3 (needs to stack, no hard defensive)
    CC: 1 (zero hard CC)
    Mobility: 5 (infinite dashes on takedown)

    Master Yi
    Crit is back on Alpha Strike. One Q can now wipe an entire backline through shields, and Meditate still tanks a full rotation while you laugh. Rush Kraken into Collector, turn on R, and right-click your way to a highlight reel—just ban Malphite so you actually get to press Q.
    Survivability: 2 (Mediate tank, otherwise paper)
    CC: 0 (literally none)
    Mobility: 2 (Alpha + R MS, reset on kill)

    Mid lane

    Rumble
    Fifty-four percent win-rate because Equalizer covers the entire river entrance. Comet plus Scorch turns Flame-Spitter into a true-damage tick, and overheat autos chunk melees under tower. Never overheat pre-six—once you have R, shove and roam; dragon fights are yours to script.
    Survivability: 2 (shield on W, but squishy)
    CC: 3 (equalizer slow + heat stun)
    Mobility: 2 (short W burst only)

    LeBlanc
    Mana buffs let her cast W on cooldown without running dry. W-Q-E still pops carries, but now you get the dash back for free if you hit a champion. Electrocute plus Luden gives one-shot range at two items; clone-control with Alt-click to body-block hooks and skillshots.
    Survivability: 3 (clone + snap-back)
    CC: 2 (single snare)
    Mobility: 5 (two dashes, snap-back)

    Katarina
    Kraken Slayer procs on every dagger, so “assassin” now deletes tanks faster than your top-laner. Conqueror plus Blade of the Ruined King keeps you alive long enough to chain resets. Ban Briar—her suppress is the only thing that cancels Death Lotus through the whole channel.
    Survivability: 2 (relies on resets)
    CC: 0 (none)
    Mobility: 5 (blink on every dagger)

    ADC

    Miss Fortune
    One of the few marksmen who can win a fight with a single button. Make It Rain slows an entire team; Bullet Time crits for 1 200 damage per wave. Eclipse into Collector gives you armor pen, shield, and burst on the first auto. Flash-R only from fog—if you’re visible, you’re rooted and dead.
    Survivability: 1 (no dash, no shield)
    CC: 2 (E slow)
    Mobility: 1 (passive MS falls off in combat)

    Draven
    New lethality item pays 300 gold per kill, so his passive snowballs twice as fast. Conqueror plus Prowler’s Claw turns Spinning Axe into a true-damage nuke. Catch axes, cash in, and buy your third item before the enemy bot has finished their second—just don’t get hooked by Blitz.
    Survivability: 2 (W MS + lifesteal)
    CC: 1 (E knock-aside)
    Mobility: 3 (W reset on catch)

    Jinx
    Rocket range scales with level, so she out-ranges every other marksman at three items. Switch to minigun for baron melts, then back to rockets for 1 100-range crits on the back-line. Lethal Tempo plus Kraken Slayer is still the cleanest DPS package in the game.
    Survivability: 2 (passive MS only after takedown)
    CC: 2 (E chompers root)
    Mobility: 3 (passive MS + zap slow)

    Support

    Milio
    Guardian plus Shurelya turns your carry into a race car. Ultra-R gives 550 bonus attack range and an AoE cleanse that deletes Malphite R, Briar suppress, and Rumble equalizer all at once. Sit on your ADC’s shoulder, press E for 600 move-speed, and watch enemy assassins cry into /all chat.
    Survivability: 3 (heal + shield, but squishy)
    CC: 2 (Q knock-back)
    Mobility: 2 (E speed boost)

    Nami
    Electrocute synergizes with any aggressive lane partner; one W bounce plus E auto procs the rune for free. Bubble is still ten frames of airborne set-up, and Tidal Wave can counter-engage from two screens away. Imperial Mandate turns every trade into a kill threat.
    Survivability: 2 (bubble self-peel)
    CC: 4 (bubble + wave)
    Mobility: 1 (no dash)

    Blitzcrank
    Seventy percent hook accuracy equals flash-kill on cooldown. Aftershock plus Locket gives you 200 armor for two seconds after you land a grab, so you can facetower for your team. Ban Milio—he cleanses your entire combo and turns the pick you just landed into a four-man disengage.
    Survivability: 4 (Aftershock + 100 armor passive)
    CC: 4 (hook + knock-up + silence)
    Mobility: 2 (W burst, self-slow after)

    Lock any of these paths and you’re queueing into Patch 25.24 on easy mode. See you on the climb, and may your bans hit harder than your hooks.

  • World of tanks Black Market 2026 – Tank predictions

    World of tanks Black Market 2026 – Tank predictions

    Last year, the Black Market was quite underwhelming for the majority of the playerbase. It was dominated by the gold offer,s and there was only 1 credits offer for a trash tank K-91-2.

    Pretty much, there wasn’t any new content that was offered to the players apart from that K-91-2. Last offer featured just a mystery box with premium tanks with fancy 3D styles that many players already had. Let’s try to guess which tanks could be featured in this event. We guessed 2 tanks for the Christmas lootboxes, let’s see if we can do it better this time.

    Heavy Tanks

    Yong bing tank

    Yong Bing

    Yong Bing is a tier 9 Chinese heavy tank with rocket boosters and a double-barreled gun capable of devastating double shots. I was already very surprised this tank wasn’t in 2026 lootboxes, but it is a perfect candidate for the black market since a lot of people are ready to bid big in order to get their hands on this beast. Based on the statistics alone, this seems like the best tier 9 premium at the moment.
    Probably the most fun unreleased tier 9 premium heavy would give up to 25 million credits for it.

    SPHT tank

    SPHT

    SPHT is an American premium tier 9 heavy tank. It has very weak frontal armor with around 200 mm of effective armor thickness. Apart from the armor, it actually seems like a decent support heavy, with great gun and decent enough mobility to relocate on the battlefield if necessary. It seems on point with other tier 9 premiums in terms of power and balance.
    This tank is pretty decent, would give up to 18 million credits for it.

    schwertwal tank

    Schwertwal

    This is a pretty interesting German heavy at tier 10. Main characteristics of this vehicle are a high alpha damage gun at 700 damage per shot and a low top speed at only 30 km/h. In terms of armor, it’s nothing special; it has 2 big weakspots on the upper front plate, the upper deck can be overmatched by 121 mm guns and higher, while the lower plate is very big and tragically weak at only 200 mm of effective armor. The turret is tho very solid, around 400 mm on the front without any weak spots. While the gun is hard-hitting, it has horrible dispersion values.
    I wouldn’t give more than 10 million credits; it doesn’t bring anything new to the game, and it doesn’t have a characteristic that would make it great at one thing.

    Medium tanks

    Leox world of tanks

    Leox 

    A very recent addition to the Supertest is a tier 9 premium French medium tank, the Leox. Playstyle-wise, it reminds me a lot of the AMX 30 and 30B. It features great penetration, decent alpha damage, good gun handling, bad hull armor, and a somewhat reliable turret. But the main interesting feature is the top speed of 70 km/h, which is really fast for a medium without any special modes. It could be a pretty fun tank, would give up to 20 million for it.

    serpente tank

    Serpente

    A lot of people expected it in 2026 lootboxes, but it hasn’t appeared. There is a lot of hype surrounding it, so if it will be for bids, you can expect bids to be really high, around 30-40 million. The reason for the hype is the fact that this is the First Italian tank with a double-barreled gun. SFAC-105, which was in the last year, Black Market was also the first French TD with double barrels, so it does make sense if they put Serpente into the bids. Mechanics-wise, you also have insane dispersion values whenever you are charging the double shot, which proved very effective on the SFAC-105.

    Light tanks

    LTS-85 tank

    LTS-85

    This is a tier 8 premium soviet light tank. It has been in a supertest phase for a couple of years now, while the chances are low for it appearing, this might be a stinker that WG can sell to you for credits or free XP. Stats-wise, it looks like a pretty bad tank, horrible dpm, bad penetration, bad camo rating, and no armor. The only decent things about this tank are the mobility and good alpha damage at 300.

    Since I’m not such a fan of lights in the current meta, I wouldn’t give more than 5 million for it.

    Tank Destroyers

    Kanonenjagdpanzer 2 tank

    Kanonenjagdpanzer 2

    This is a Tier 8 premium German tank destroyer. A successor to the Kanonenjagdpanzer is equipped with a siege mechanic, which makes it one of the best snipers at tier 8 with only 0.29 dispersion in siege mode. DPM is solid at 2,7k and mobility is great. The ugly thing about the tank is the fact that it has absolutely no armor to the point where almost any HE rounds can penetrate it. Probably worth around 12 million.

    SU-122V tank

    SU-122V

    SU-122V is a tier 9 premium Russian tank destroyer with hydropneumatic suspension. It has been on the supertest since February of 2024, but the tank hasn’t been featured in any event yet. The first Russian tank with such suspension, it also has a really good upper hull, where the majority is an autorichochet very similar to the Swedish tier 10 STRV103B. Did I forget to add that it also has a great gun with over 3k DPM? Tank might also receive some additional changes to the usual procedure, which is for WG. Probably worth around 20 million.

    alby

    Lorraine 120 Alby

    This is a French tier 8 premium TD. It seems like the standard stuff from the French TD, an autoloader, in this case with 4 shells in the clip, 2.5 s intraclip reload, and 40 seconds for the full clip reload. Frontal armor is really decent, actually, with not weakspots at the top of the vehicle, as is usually the case with Foch TDs. But this tank is a lot more flexible than the Foch tanks due to the fact that it has an extra 20 degrees of horizontal gun traverse, which makes playing the tank a lot more comfortable. It seems like a pretty good tank overall, could be a good credit maker.
    I would bid up to 15 million for it.

    Conclusion

    If there are again going to be 5 tanks in the lootboxes, this would be my prediction:

    • Serpente – Tier 9 Italian Medium
    • Leox – Tier 9 French Medium
    • Schwertwal – Tier 10 German Heavy
    • SPHT – Tier 9 American Heavy
    • Yong Bing – Tier 9 Chinese Heavy
    • LTS-85 – Tier 8 Soviet light tank
    • Kanonenjagdpanzer 2 – Tier 8 German TD
    • SU-122V – Tier 9 Soviet TD
    • Lorraine 120 Alby – Tier 9 French TD

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    Good luck on the battlefield.

  • Coccodrillo Tank Review – Medium Hulldown God – World of Tanks

    Coccodrillo Tank Review – Medium Hulldown God – World of Tanks

    coccodrillo world of tanks

    This is a very unique medium tank in the game. We have some heavily armored mediums like the 430U, but they don’t have the gun depression of the Coccodrillo, so the closest competitor would probably be the Carro 45t with its strong turret, decent upper glacis, and great gun depression.

    Firepower

    SpecCoccodrilloCarro 45 t
    DPM Base2,451.052,503.20
    Penetration263248
    Reload time11.5115.34 / 13.42 / 11.51 / 9.59
    Clip size34
    Clip damage1,410 / 10s1,600 / 12s
    Intra-clip reload54
    Gold Pen320 HEAT320 APCR
    Damage470400
    Caliber127120
    Shell velocity1,310960
    Ammo capacity6060

    Coccodrillo dominates when it comes to the firepower section.

    It has slightly worse DPM on paper, but this is a scenario where the Carro fires only when he has the full clip, so the reload is the fastest. Coccordillo has the same reload time regardless of how many shells it has in the clip currently, which makes it a lot more flexible to unload on its opponents without losing the DPM.

    You have one less shell in the clip compared to the Carro, and your intra-clip reload is slower by 1 second, but you have a lot more alpha damage, 470 compared to only 400.

    Coccodrillo is a lot better when it comes to standard penetration, and it has a lot better shell velocity, which makes it a bit easier to land medium to long-range shots.

    Gun Handling

    Once again, the Coccodrillo has a significant advantage over the Carro.

    SpecCoccodrilloCarro 45 t
    Aim time2.592.88
    Dispersion0.340.36
    … moving0.160.16
    … turret traverse0.100.12
    … tank traverse0.160.16
    Elevation2015
    Depression89

    Aim time is a lot lower, and when paired with lower dispersion values, you can really feel the difference in gun handling when playing both of the tanks.

    Carro is a tiny touch more flexible tho, on the ridgeline due to an extra degree of gun depression, I’m actually surprised they didn’t give Coccodrillo the full 10 degrees when we consider the armor layout it has.

    Mobility

    Here, the Carro has the edge over the Coccodrillo, but it’s not a huge difference.

    SpecCoccodrilloCarro 45 t
    Top speed50 km/h55 km/h
    Reverse speed18 km/h23 km/h
    Power/weight18.2717.78
    Weight 52 tons45 tons
    Terrain resist (hard)0.960.77
    … med1.150.86
    …. soft1.921.73
    Turret traverse41.7232.33
    Tank traverse52.1544.85

    You are losing around 5 km/h of top speed over the Carro, but most importantly, the reverse speed is a lot worse; here, you notice the lack of 5 km/h very much. It makes pulling back when in hull down position harder, and enemies will have an easier time catching your lower plate.

    Power to weight ratio is almost identical, but Coccodrillo feels a lot more sluggish on all terrains due to the horrible ground resistances.

    Turret and tank traverse is suprisingly good, a good 20-30% better then on Carro. So while getting into the position takes longer, holding the position with your mobility is much easier.

    Armor

    This is a highlight of Coccodrillo, almost unpennable turret armor.

    SpecCoccodrilloCarro 45 t
    Hull armor110/50/4580/70/30
    Turret armor110/80/45230/80/50
    Health1,8001,900

    On flat ground, both of the tanks have really good turret armor, but Coccodrillo is on another level, with 90% of the turret being auto ricochet, and other parts are around 300mm of effective armor without any weak spots like commander hatches.
    Hull is overall better on the Carro due to the upper plate and lower lower plate being auto ricochets. Coccodrillo’s lower plate is absolutely tragic at only 150 mm of effective armor; tier 8 lights can reliably go through the front of this thing.

    Coccodrillo frontal armor
    Coccodrillo
    carro 45t frontal armor
    Carro 45 t

    If you manage to get the Coccodrillo in a hulldown position, you really become an absolute terror for your opponents, because this is what they see. Even though it has only 110mm of armor at the front, with such an aggressive angling, the whole hull and turret are an auto ricochet.

    hull down coccodrillo armor

    Sidescraping in this tank is not really an option, as soon as you angle a little bit, the whole part of the hull covering the tracks becomes very weak and easily overmatched by the majority of the tanks you’re going to meet.

    coccodrillo sidescraping

    Side armor is tragic on Coccodrillo, with only 40 mm of armor; HE rounds from any tanks will be able to go through the side of this thing. While the Carro’s armor is nothing to write home about, it still provides some protection from HE rounds.

    coccodrillo side armor
    Coccodrillo
    carro 45t side armor
    Carro 45 t

    The rear of the hulls is almost identical, while Coccodrillo has slightly more armor, but that realistically won’t make a difference in a real-world scenario.

    coccodrillo rear armor
    Coccodrilo
    carro 45t rear armor
    Carro 45 t

    Conclusion: While indeed godlike in a hulldown position, Coccodrillo’s armor falls apart as soon as you angle your hull or an enemy catches your side and rear.

    Miscellaneous

    SpecCoccodrilloCarro 45 t
    Stationary camo15.2814.65
    After firing11.4611
    Moving camo2.792.62
    Shell cost1,236930
    View Range400400

    Very small differences here on miscellaneous, the only bigger one is the shell cost, but that is normal since Coccodrillo uses a higher caliber gun.

    How to destroy

    If on flat ground

    • Best best is the lower plate which is huge and incredibly weak
    coccodrillo lower plate

    If below him

    • aim the area below the gun mantlet, you can auto ricochet into the hull or penetrate the turret straight away with any gun.
    coccodrillo turret weakspot
    • Aim for the track flaps, very thin and easy to penetrate
    coccodrillo track flaps

    If above him

    • Aim for the upper plate, with such an aggressive angling, the upper plate becomes paper for taller tanks in face-hugging scenarios
    coccodrillo below you

    If on the side

    • aim for the middle of the tank where it’s most flat
    coccodrillo's side armor weakspots

    If on the rear

    • Fire HE at the back of the hull
    coccodrillo rear armor

    Tips

    Make sure to take good hull-down positions in which you can easily brawl with even heavy tanks, but you are not as flexible on ridgelines since you lack 2 degrees of gun depression. Be aware of your weak points below the mantlet; enemies can get lucky and get easy penetrations.

    A lot of players won’t know that your reload doesn’t change with the number of shells left in the clip; they will either think you are a normal autoloader with long reloads or a standard autoreloader with horrible DPM without any shells in the magazine. Use it to your advantage and surprise your opponents.

    Try to do everything in your power to keep your frontal armor facing the enemies; otherwise, your armor is almost useless.

    Conclusion

    A very fun tank to play overall, it rewards positioning and use of your armor, but at the same time does not make the tank broken with longer intra-clip reloads and horrible side armor.

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    Here is also a post about the best premium tanks in the game:
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  • Lootboxes 2026 – World of Tanks – Are they worth buying?

    Lootboxes 2026 – World of Tanks – Are they worth buying?

    We will break down each segment of the lootboxes’ rewards, so the high-tier vehicles, lower-tier vehicles, 3D styles, and attachments.

    High Tier Premium Tanks

    lootbox tanks 2026

    Last year it featured:

    • 2 Tier 9 Premiums
    • 3 Tier 8 Premiums

    This year we have:

    • 2 Tier 10 Reward Vehicles
    • 3 Tier 9 Premiums
    • 1 Tier 8 Premium

    This is a significant difference compared to the last year, and in my opinion, a downgrade when it comes to the value. Let me explain.

    In the current state, the tier 8 premiums are more powerful than the tech tree counterparts; the tier 9s, on the other hand, are quite a bit weaker than the tech tree tanks. Also, this is true for these tanks included in this year’s lootboxes. In my opinion, it’s a lot harder to have great games in weak premiums even when they earn more credits than the tier below, so until the tier 9s are at least on par with the tech tree tanks, for me, tier 8s are still a more effective way to be profitable.

    Project Louis might be a fun tank to play, but it won’t make as much credits as a tier 8 heavy. TBT and Jgdpz E90 are underwhelming on paper. Stridsyxa, despite general opinion, I think it might be a very good tank; it has a better gun, almost the same mobility, and a lot better armor than a very solid Lansen C.

    Apart from the lack of tier 8 premiums, we also have 2 tier 10 reward tanks. The majority of the players are not interested in reward vehicles, no matter how unique they might be, and they don’t offfer any impact to the economy of the players account, but they are technically as expensive as premium tanks, additional credit earning capabilites. So this guarantee of a vehicle after 50 boxes has been nerfed from a guaranteed premium vehicle to just a guaranteed vehicle.

    Conclusion: If you’re mainly buying lootboxes for the good credit makers, this might be a good year to skip.

    3D Styles

    While this is a subjective thing, I think the 3D styles are also nowhere near the level of quality of previous years, looking at the level of detail and creativity of the styles. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the BZ-75 “Coastguard” style.

    bz75 coastguard style

    I’m having a really hard time actually spotting which parts are 3D, it looks more like a BZ-75 with a fancy camo….

    3d styles 2026

    The rest of the styles are alright, but compared to something like the “Amphibious” M53/55 or the “The Rod” Grill 15 from last year, they don’t come even close.

    The rod grille style

    Either the developer lost the inspiration, or they didn’t want to put in the effort to make something as cool as before.

    The only good thing is that you can get last year’s styles from this year’s lootboxes, which were epic, it all depends on your luck tho.

    Conclusion: Most of the tanks that received the 3D styles already have 1 or 2 styles; it seems like a waste. The quality of them seems to have taken a hit.

    3D Attachments

    This is a segment that I think has retained the quality and value, while you cannot use the attachments on all tanks, they are really awesome in my opinion.

    3d attachments 2026 1
    3d styles set 2
    3d styles 2026 set 3

    Especially the biker set, you could make some great creations with these attachments. Quality of life WG has made is the fact that you won’t get duplicate attachments until you collect them all. I do think the drop chance might still be a bit too low with only 6%.

    Conclusion: if you are into 3D attachments, this year’s boxes offer great sets, and you won’t receive duplicates until you get them all.

    Lower tier tanks

    Very happy to see none of the lower tier tanks from the lootboxes seem to be broken. We really don’t need more LEFEs and other cancer tanks killing the quality of the lower-tier games, so props to the WG for keeping it normal.

    lower tier tanks 2026 lootboxes

    Gold and Premium Time

    This is an interesting topic now, since the compensation rates are a lot higher for the whole high-tier lineup of tanks.

    Compensation lootboxes 2026

    Players buying around 20 boxes are probably going to get disappointed with the value they get, or lack of it. There is almost no chance of getting duplicate high-tier vehicles, so the gold gains are going to be worse than if you were to straight-up buy gold.

    lootbox bundles 2026

    For players buying up to 100 boxes, I would say the situation with received gold and premium time stays the same as in earlier years. Around 26k gold and 40 days of premium for 75 boxes on average.

    Whales that buy over 200 boxes might receive more gold at the end. The reason is the tier 10 tanks and the more valuable tier 9 tanks, which, when received as duplicates, will be compensated at the greater gold rate than was the case last year. But at the end of the day, it all depends on how lucky you are and how fast you are going to collect all the vehicles in order to get duplicates.

    For reference, I think I’ve never gotten a high-tier premium in the past 5 years, but last year I got a DZT-159 and Contradicious from just 5 boxes, so luck plays a huge role.

    A lot of people say the lootboxes are gambling, and I would agree to a point. That point is around 200 boxes, where there is almost a guarantee you will receive more gold and premium time compared to just straight-up buying it. If you are willing to spend this much money on World of Tanks throughout the year to get gold and premium time, lootboxes are undoubtedly the most effective way, and you also might get some nice rewards along the way.

    Conclusion: gold value, I think, has been unchanged for the lower amount of boxes, while the value increased for the higher amount of boxes due to the insane gold compensations of the tier 10s, which is great news.

    Overall conclusion

    While the lootbox tanks are not as exciting or overpowered as those that could be found in earlier years, the value you are getting has increased in case you are willing to throw a large amount of money at the game. The fact that the premiums are more or less balanced helps to make the game a little bit healthier and enjoyable to play.

    So, are they worth buying? Only if you are going to buy a high amount of them, let’s say around 75 or more, less than that, you are risking not getting your money’s worth.

    Personally, I will buy some, probably just around 14. I could use some gold, premium time, and if I get some legendary attachments or high-tier premiums, I’ll be even happier. Since I was very lucky last year, I won’t be mad if I don’t get anything great this year. While the game has its problems, it’s been a part of my life for over 13 years, and why not support the WG at least a little bit for keeping this game alive for this long?

    Thanks for checking out the post, and good luck with your openings 🙂

  • Well-Deserved Reward 2025 – What to get for tokens – World of Tanks

    Well-Deserved Reward 2025 – What to get for tokens – World of Tanks

    Wargaming has been incredibly generous this year with the 2.0 rewards and now the well-deserved ones. If 1 free tier 10 tank wasn’t enough for you, well, you can get another one with the well-deserved rewards in 2025.

    Token Rewards

    well deserved reward token

    Since different playerbase values different things in different ways, let’s take a look what would be the best thing to grab for tokens for free to play players and those that already have a lot of money invested into the game.

    Free to play

    Premium time and credit boosters would be very useful to the free-to-play players. I would max out the credit boosters, with the leftover tokens, I would grab the universal manuals, and then if you have time to play much the day when you redeem the rewards, the premium account is not a bad idea.

    Priorities:

    1. Credit boosters
    2. Universal manual
    3. Premium account time
    4. Bonds
    5. Crew members
    6. Components
    7. Credits
    8. Styles


    Example with 15 available tokens

    free to play token redemption path

    Paying players

    I would imagine that the paying players have a couple of premium tanks, including the premium account, maybe even the WoT+, so such players should focus on other economy aspects, such as bonds.
    Priorities:

    • Improved Equipment
    • Bonds
    • Components
    • Universal manual
    • Credit boosters
    • Crew member
    • Credits
    • Styles
    • Premium account

    Example with 15 available tokens

    free to play token redemption path


    Free tier 10 tech tree branch

    Recommendations for new players

    Type 5

    type 5 heavy

    A very easy line to play, you have a ton of armor, a hard-hitting gun, and you can brutalize your opponents, especially after the buffs the tier 10 has received in the 2.0 patch

    60TP

    60tp

    Not as much armor as the Type 5, but 60TP offers a lot more flexibility with better turret armor, more mobility, and gun depression.


    STR103B

    strv103b

    One of the best snipers in the game, and armor that works well on long-range engagements.

    M48 Patton

    m48 patton

    All around great tank, maybe a little bit slower for a medium tank, but it features great turret armor and troll hull, which can pull off miracle bounces. The biggest strength of the tanks is the godlike gun handling.

    IS-7

    is-7

    The OG tank in this game, with incredible turret armor and a very strong frontal hull paired with good mobility, can really make its impact on the battlefield.


    Recommendations for the veteran players

    STB-1

    stb-1

    My favorite tank in the game due to the really good gun handling and amazing gun depression. Also, let’s not forget a deadly DPM.

    TVP T 50/51

    tvp t 50/51

    A very fun autoloader with short intraclip reloads and good mobility to take key positions at the start of the battle. Lack of armor does make it a bit harder to play.


    K-91

    k-91 tank

    A very underrated tank at tier 10 due to the fact that it has a rear-mounted turret. What you get in return is a godlike accuracy, gun handling, and DPM.

    CS-63

    cs-63

    One of the fastest mediums in the game, it takes some good decision-making to make the most use out of your 2 modes the tank can be in.

  • World of Tanks Christmas Twitch Drops – Worth watching?

    World of Tanks Christmas Twitch Drops – Worth watching?

    Went through the WoT page explaining the system for the month of December for the twitch drops, and here is my breakdown if it’s worth the hassle in order to get a tier 8 premium tank with spending no cash.

    Festive tokens

    Here is the overview of the rewards for December:

    world of tanks twitch drops

    The main rewards are the 2 tier 8 premium medium tanks, the Strv 81 and Object 274a. In my opinion, the 274a is a better tank, but none of them are OP by any means. They would be alright credit makers, both of the tanks have relatively high shell costs, which doesn’t make them very profitable in the long run.

    If you skip a week of watching the streams, you can still get a tier 8 since the max amount of tokens is 120, and you get 20 for a full week of watching.

    The rest of the rewards are kinda meh if you are not really into the 3D styles for the Maus and Vz 55. Premium account redemption is limited to only 1, which does suck for free-to-play players.

    What to buy

    If you collect 100 tokes or more, I would get a premium tier 8, since in the long run, you will get the most use out of it. If you value the accuracy and gun depression, grab the Strv 81; otherwise, the Object might be a better choice.

    If you collect fewer than 100 tokens, the priorities for the rewards would go like this for me:

    1. Booster
    2. Premium Account
    3. 2D Styles
    4. Consumables
    5. 3D Styles

    12 Days of Tankmas

    12 days of tanksmas

    In my experience, the chances of rare loot dropping are extremely low, so I would not bother watching streams on all 12 days, but only these:

    Day 3 – December 5th
    Progetto 46 – One of the best tier 8 mediums

    progetto 46

    Day 6 – December 8th
    LT-432 – Light with armor, DPM and camo

    lt-432

    Day 8 – December 10th
    IS-3A – Reverse autoreloader, very broken mechanic

    is-3a

    Day 10 – December 12th
    Contradicious after only 90 minutes of watching and 1 Large box after 150 minutes

    FV266 Contradictious tank

    Day 11 – December 13th
    Bourrassque – heavy hitting medium with light tank camo

    bourrasque tank

    Day 12 – December 14th
    Turtle Mk.1 – TD with crazy armor and monster DPM

    turtle mk1 tank


    Keep in mind, the drop rates for premium tanks are low, but if you have time on these days, feel free to give it a go, you never know, maybe you get lucky and get a great credits maker without spending money.

  • Holiday Ops 2026 Garage – World of Tanks

    Holiday Ops 2026 Garage – World of Tanks

    There are no significant changes in how the garage for the holiday ops looks compared to the previous years, but it still looks really apealing in my opinion.

    Here are some screenshots of the garage or also known as a hangar for Holiday Ops 2026:

    In terms of extra options that were mentioned, it was reported that for the first time, players will be able to switch to the daytime inside the hangar, compared to the past, where the garage was only at night.

  • Escape from Tarkov – Why so popular in 2026?

    Escape from Tarkov – Why so popular in 2026?

    In the ever-evolving landscape of gaming and streaming, few games have managed to capture the collective attention of viewers quite like Escape from Tarkov in 2026. Recent data from Twitch tracking platforms reveals that this hardcore tactical shooter has solidified its position as the second most-watched game on Twitch, consistently maintaining around 203,000 average concurrent viewers and commanding nearly 10% of all Twitch viewership share . This remarkable achievement places it in the company of streaming giants, trailing only behind the ever-popular “Just Chatting” category.

    The Numbers Don’t Lie: Tarkov’s Streaming Dominance

    The statistics surrounding Escape from Tarkov’s 2026 performance are nothing short of impressive. According to comprehensive data from SullyGnome and TwitchTracker, the game has experienced explosive growth across multiple metrics:

    Current Performance (November 2025)

    • Average Viewers: 203,000 concurrent viewers
    • Market Share: 9.796% of total Twitch viewership
    • Peak Viewers: 383,524 (achieved on November 15, 2025)
    • Total Hours Watched (YTD): 219.8 million hours
    • Growth Rate: 1,314% increase in watch hours over the past 30 days

    Player Base Growth

    Beyond streaming success, Escape from Tarkov has seen remarkable growth in its player base:

    • Monthly Active Players: 1.77 million (November 2025)
    • Growth: 27.9% increase from October 2025
    • Daily Players: 393,000+
    • Live Players: 37,000+ concurrent players

    What Makes Tarkov Addictive to Watch?

    The game’s success on Twitch isn’t coincidental. Escape from Tarkov possesses several characteristics that make it inherently compelling for viewers:

    High-Stakes Gameplay

    Every raid in Tarkov represents a significant investment. Players risk valuable gear, ammunition, and hours of progress in pursuit of valuable loot. This high-risk, high-reward system creates genuine tension that translates directly to compelling viewing content.

    Unpredictable Outcomes

    Unlike more casual shooters, Tarkov’s hardcore nature means that even skilled players can be eliminated instantly by lesser-armed opponents. This unpredictability keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, as no outcome is guaranteed regardless of the streamer’s skill level.

    Rich Storytelling

    Each raid creates its own narrative. Whether it’s a successful gear run that funds future raids, a devastating loss that forces strategic adaptations, or encounters with other players that lead to emergent storytelling, every session offers unique content.

    Community Engagement

    The game’s complexity encourages active community participation. Viewers often provide tactical advice, speculate about enemy locations, and celebrate or mourn outcomes alongside the streamer, creating an engaging interactive experience.

    The Streaming Elite: Tarkov’s Content Creators

    The game’s popularity has been amplified by exceptional content creators who have mastered the art of Tarkov streaming:

    Top Streamers Leading the Charge

    Leading the charge are streamers like LVNDMARK and Pestily, who have accumulated millions of viewing hours in 2025 . These creators have built dedicated communities around their Tarkov content, with some individual streamers averaging over 100,000 viewers during peak streams.

    Streamer Growth Trends

    The data shows remarkable growth in streaming activity:

    • Active Streamers: 34,600 streamers broadcasting Tarkov content
    • Average Channels: 911 concurrent streams at any given time
    • Growth in Streaming: 238.5% increase in total hours streamed

    Technical Excellence and Updates

    Escape from Tarkov’s continued relevance stems from Battlestate Games’ commitment to regular updates and improvements. The release of patch 0.16 on August 20, 2025, brought significant changes that kept the meta fresh and encouraged both returning and new players to engage with the game .

    Regional Popularity

    Interestingly, the game shows varying levels of popularity across different regions:

    • Highest Interest: Estonia (100%), Finland (95%), Russia (83%)
    • Strong European Presence: Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania all showing 70%+ interest levels

    Comparison to Gaming Titans

    Achieving second place among all games on Twitch places Escape from Tarkov in extraordinary company. The top rankings in November 2025 show:

    1. Just Chatting: 294K viewers
    2. Escape from Tarkov: 203K viewers
    3. Counter-Strike: 90.4K viewers
    4. League of Legends: 89.4K viewers
    5. ARC Raiders: (lower viewer count)

    The Broader Impact on Gaming Culture

    Escape from Tarkov’s streaming success represents more than just numbers—it reflects a shift in gaming preferences toward more hardcore, skill-based experiences. The game’s emphasis on:

    • Authentic gunplay mechanics
    • Economic simulation
    • Permadeath-style consequences
    • Realistic ballistics and weapon handling
      These elements have resonated with audiences seeking more demanding and rewarding gaming experiences.

    Looking Ahead: Tarkov’s Streaming Future

    With consistent updates, an expanding player base, and unwavering community support, Escape from Tarkov appears well-positioned to maintain its streaming dominance. The game’s unique position as both a challenging competitive experience and compelling entertainment content suggests its popularity will continue growing.
    The 2025 data reveals a game that has successfully bridged the gap between hardcore simulation and mainstream entertainment, proving that there’s a substantial audience for demanding, skill-intensive gaming experiences. As streaming continues to evolve, Escape from Tarkov’s success serves as a blueprint for how developers can create games that are both challenging to master and engaging to watch.

    Escape from Tarkov’s rise to become Twitch’s second-most watched game in 2025 represents a remarkable achievement in gaming history. With nearly 10% of all Twitch viewership and millions of dedicated players and viewers, it has proven that hardcore gaming experiences can achieve mainstream success when executed with precision and community focus.

  • Best Support Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends

    Best Support Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends

    The current support meta has seen significant evolution with Nami emerging as the premier pick according to METAsrc’s algorithm. Mobalytics identifies several high-performing support champions who excel in the current patch environment . Meanwhile, the analysis of both win rates AND pick rates reveals which champions are genuinely meta-relevant versus statistical outliers . Let’s examine the champions defining this patch’s support meta.

    S+ Tier: The Meta-Defining Picks

    Nami has emerged as the highest-scoring support champion according to METAsrc’s algorithm with a score of 95.31, combining an excellent 52.19% win rate with a strong 10.81% pick rate . Her combination of healing, crowd control, and team fight utility makes her an exceptional blind pick that can adapt to any team composition.
    Thresh maintains his status as a cornerstone support pick with a METAsrc score of 88.14, featuring a solid 50.50% win rate and an impressive 10.34% pick rate . His lantern utility and crowd control provide unmatched engage and save potential that makes him valuable across all skill levels.
    Nautilus demonstrates exceptional tank support performance with a METAsrc score of 85.08, showcasing a 49.37% win rate with a substantial 9.60% pick rate . His engage potential and peel tools make him particularly effective in aggressive team compositions.
    Lulu provides exceptional protective utility with a METAsrc score of 82.79, maintaining a 49.91% win rate with an 8.72% pick rate

    S Tier: The Reliable Performers

    Pyke provides exceptional assassination support with a METAsrc score of 74.24, maintaining a 48.96% win rate while commanding a massive 24.25% ban rate with a 6.96% pick rate . His high ban rate combined with reasonable performance suggests he’s being undervalued by the general population.
    Leona offers reliable engage and crowd control with a METAsrc score of 73.47, featuring a 50.99% win rate and a solid 7.52% pick rate . Her straightforward playstyle makes her excellent for players transitioning to tank supports.
    Karma demonstrates versatile utility with a METAsrc score of 73.04, maintaining a 50.18% win rate with a 7.65% pick rate

    A Tier: The Solid Choices

    Bard offers unique roaming and utility support with a METAsrc score of 62.96, showcasing a 50.22% win rate with a 5.75% pick rate

    Champion Selection Strategies

    Meta-Relevant Blind Picks

    When first-selecting support, prioritize champions that combine good win rates with high pick rates:

    • Balanced Performance: Nami, Thresh, Nautilus
    • Protective Utility: Lulu, Janna, Karma
    • Engage Potential: Leona, Nautilus, Blitzcrank

    Counter-Pick Considerations

    • Against Hook Champions: Morgana, Sivir, Janna
    • Against Poke Compositions: Leona, Nautilus, Alistar
    • Against Assassin Compositions: Lulu, Morgana, Janna

    Win Rate vs. Pick Rate Analysis

    High Pick Rate Meta Champions

    Champions like Nami (10.81% pick rate, 52.19% win rate) and Thresh (10.34% pick rate, 50.50% win rate) maintain both strong win rates and high pick rates, indicating their consistent effectiveness across various team compositions and skill levels

    High Win Rate Specialists

    Soraka shows an exceptional 51.93% win rate with reasonable 5.43% pick rate, suggesting she’s genuinely powerful when executed correctly rather than a statistical outlier

    High Ban Rate Considerations

    Pyke (24.25% ban rate), Morgana (22.41% ban rate), and Blitzcrank (15.12% ban rate) command high ban rates while maintaining reasonable performance, indicating they’re perceived as threats by the community

    Support Synergies and ADC Combinations

    Aggressive Lane Combos

    Thresh synergizes exceptionally well with ADC champions who can follow up on hook engages, allowing for consistent kill pressure throughout the laning phase

    Scaling Team Compositions

    Lulu and Nami excel in compositions that protect hyper-carry ADC champions, providing the utility and sustain needed for late-game success

    Control and Pick Potential

    Lux and Morgana provide excellent screen control through their long-range crowd control, making them valuable in compositions focused on pick plays

    Lane Management and Trading Patterns

    Early Game Priorities

    Successful support play in this meta requires understanding optimal positioning and trading:

    • Ward Coverage: Establish vision in river bushes and pixel wards
    • ADC Protection: Time your crowd control to counter enemy engage attempts
    • Roaming Timing: Coordinate with ADC for optimal recall timing

    Mid-Game Impact

    The current meta emphasizes mid-game team fighting and objective control:

    • Group Coordination: Coordinate with your team for major objectives
    • Vision Control: Maintain deep wards in enemy jungle for information
    • Engage Timing: Coordinate with your team for optimal engage opportunities

    Late-Game Scaling

    Several meta champions excel at late-game impact:

    • Team Fight Carriers: Nami, Soraka, Seraphine
    • Utility Focus: Thresh, Lulu, Janna
    • Engage Specialists: Leona, Nautilus, Blitzcrank

    Itemization Trends

    Core Support Items

    • Imperial Mandate: Ability haste and damage amplification for engage supports
    • Moonstone Renewer: Healing and shielding amplification for enchanter supports
    • Zeke’s Convergence: Armor and engage bonus for tank supports
    • Redemption: Global healing and damage item for all support types

    Situational Picks

    • Mikael’s Blessing: Magic resistance with crowd control cleanse
    • Locket of the Iron Solari: Magic resistance shield for team protection
    • Knight’s Vow: Damage redirection and movement speed for protective supports
    • Ardent Censer: Attack speed and on-hit healing for ADC-focused compositions

    Meta Analysis and Key Trends

    The Enchanter Renaissance

    The current meta has seen traditional enchanters like Nami and Lulu return to prominence due to their ability to protect carries in an assassin-heavy environment

    The Tank Support Stability

    Tank supports like Nautilus and Leona maintain consistent performance due to their reliable engage tools and crowd control that can initiate fights effectively

    The Pick Rate Indicator

    High pick rates combined with good win rates (Nami 10.81%, Thresh 10.34%, Nautilus 9.60%) indicate genuine meta relevance rather than statistical anomalies

    Climbing Strategy Recommendations

    For Lower Elo Players (Iron-Bronze-Silver)

    Focus on mastering these beginner-friendly champions:

    • Soraka: Simple mechanics with strong healing and global presence
    • Lux: Long-range safety with strong crowd control
    • Morgana: Black shield provides unique anti-magic protection

    For Mid Elo Players (Gold-Platinum)

    Consider these intermediate champions:

    • Thresh: Requires practice but offers excellent utility and save potential
    • Nami: Good balance of healing, crowd control, and team fight presence
    • Leona: Straightforward engage with reliable crowd control

    For Higher Elo Players (Diamond+)

    Experiment with these advanced picks:

    • Pyke: High skill ceiling with assassination potential
    • Bard: Requires exceptional macro understanding and roaming
    • Rakan: Complex mobility patterns with excellent engage potential

    Advanced Tips for SoloQ Success

    Communication and Team Coordination

    • ADC Synergy: Communicate your crowd control timings and engage windows
    • Jungler Coordination: Time your wards and engages for river objective contests
    • Late Game Focus: Communicate when you need to engage vs. when to protect

    Adaptation and Flexibility

    • Draft Awareness: Adjust your pick based on enemy team composition
    • Meta Monitoring: Stay updated on support item changes and champion updates
    • Personal Performance: Track your own statistics to identify improvement areas

    Conclusion: Mastering the Modern Support Role

    The current support meta emphasizes champions that can provide consistent utility and team fight impact throughout all phases of the game. The top-tier supports excel through a combination of reliable crowd control, protective utility, and strategic decision-making

    1. Champion Mastery: Focus on 2-3 champions from the S-tier that match your playstyle
    2. Game Awareness: Master vision control and macro decision-making
    3. Team Coordination: Learn to synergize with your ADC and team composition

    Final Rankings Summary

    S+ Tier (Meta-Defining): Nami, Thresh, Nautilus, Lulu, Milio
    S Tier (Strong): Pyke, Leona, Karma, Morgana, Lux, Blitzcrank, Soraka
    A Tier (Reliable): Bard, Seraphine, Yuumi, Braum, Rakan, Janna


    May your wards be placed wisely and your crowd control be precise!

  • Best ADC Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends

    Best ADC Champions – Patch 25.23 – League of Legends

    The current ADC meta has seen significant evolution with Miss Fortune emerging as the premier pick after receiving buffs this patch. Mobalytics identifies her as the current best ADC choice, praising her ability to consistently bully opponents and facilitate kills in lane . Meanwhile, METAsrc’s proprietary algorithm has highlighted several S+ tier performers that combine strong win rates with excellent pick rates . Let’s examine the champions defining this patch’s ADC meta.

    S+ Tier: The Meta-Defining Picks

    Miss Fortune has emerged as the highest-scoring ADC champion according to METAsrc’s algorithm with a score of 93.67, combining a solid 52.07% win rate with an excellent 17.27% pick rate . Her recent buffs have made her exceptionally strong in lane, capable of consistently bullying enemy champions and facilitating frequent kills when paired with tanky, crowd control, or aggressive poke supports.
    Kaisa maintains her dominance in the bot lane with a METAsrc score of 90.01, offering unique evolution mechanics that adapt to any situation . Her 18.36% pick rate demonstrates her meta relevance, while her 49.65% win rate reflects her consistent performance across all skill brackets.
    Jhin demonstrates exceptional performance with a METAsrc score of 85.49, combining a 50.54% win rate with a strong 15.81% pick rate . His four-shot rhythm and crowd control capabilities make him particularly effective in organized team fights.
    Caitlyn showcases her classic pick potential with a METAsrc score of 77.27, maintaining a 13.25% pick rate with a 48.99% win rate . Her range advantage and trap mechanics provide excellent lane control and pick potential.
    Jinx offers exceptional team fight scaling with a METAsrc score of 70.98, showcasing a 51.44% win rate with an 11.93% pick rate . Her rocket launcher form provides unmatched AoE damage in late-game team fights.
    Ashe demonstrates consistent utility and scaling with a METAsrc score of 70.03, featuring a 50.98% win rate and an 11.38% pick rate . Her vision control and ultimate pick potential make her valuable across all game phases.

    S Tier: The Reliable Performers

    Ezreal provides consistent poke and safety with a METAsrc score of 63.67, maintaining an 11.33% pick rate with a 48.45% win rate . His mobility and triforce-based build make him effective in both lane control and skirmishes.
    Smolder has emerged as a strong scaling pick with a METAsrc score of 61.05, showcasing a 51.30% win rate with an 8.76% pick rate . His unique passive scaling provides excellent late-game hyper-carry potential.
    Tristana offers exceptional tower taking and pick potential with a METAsrc score of 55.46, maintaining a 7.16% pick rate with a solid 51.42% win rate . Her jump mechanics provide excellent safety and engage potential.
    Lucian demonstrates strong lane presence and mid-game power with a METAsrc score of 56.18, featuring an 8.24% pick rate and a 49.98% win rate . His combo-based kit provides excellent outplay potential in skilled hands.

    A Tier: The Solid Choices

    Vayne offers unmatched late-game scaling with a METAsrc score of 53.68, showcasing a 51.81% win rate with a 6.60% pick rate . Her true damage and stealth mechanics provide excellent dueling potential against tank compositions.
    Sivir provides excellent wave clear and team fight utility with a METAsrc score of 50.64, maintaining a 5.64% pick rate with a 51.13% win rate . Her spell shield and speed boost offer unique defensive capabilities.
    Yunara demonstrates surprising effectiveness with a METAsrc score of 51.09, featuring an 8.15% pick rate with a 48.18% win rate . Her zone control and scaling potential make her effective in the right compositions.
    Mel represents an interesting case with a METAsrc score of 48.88, showing a 51.69% win rate but maintaining only a 2.54% pick rate due to her 45.53% ban rate . This indicates she may be undervalued by the general population but highly effective in capable hands.

    Champion Selection Strategies

    Meta-Relevant Blind Picks

    When first-selecting ADC, prioritize champions that combine good win rates with high pick rates:

    • Balanced Performance: Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Jhin
    • Scaling Focus: Jinx, Vayne, Smolder
    • Utility Picks: Ashe, Sivir, Caitlyn

    Counter-Pick Considerations

    • Against Long Range: Vayne, Kalista, Lucian
    • Against Poke Compositions: Ezreal, Sivir, Miss Fortune
    • Against Tank Compositions: Vayne, Kaisa, Jinx

    Win Rate vs. Pick Rate Analysis

    High Pick Rate Meta Champions

    Champions like Kaisa and Miss Fortune maintain both strong win rates and high pick rates, indicating their consistent effectiveness across various team compositions and skill levels .

    High Win Rate Specialists

    Vayne and Smolder show exceptional win rates while maintaining reasonable pick rates, suggesting they’re not just statistical outliers but genuinely powerful picks when executed correctly .

    Emerging Strong Picks

    Mel represents an interesting case where moderate pick rates combined with strong win rates and extremely high ban rates (45.53%) indicate a champion that may be undervalued by the general population but highly effective in capable hands .

    Bot Lane Synergies and Support Combinations

    Aggressive Lane Combos

    Miss Fortune synergizes exceptionally well with engage supports, allowing for frequent all-ins and kill pressure throughout the laning phase .

    Scaling Team Compositions

    Jinx and Vayne excel in compositions that can protect them through the mid-game, providing unmatched late-game damage output .

    Utility-Focused Picks

    Ashe provides excellent vision control and pick potential, making her valuable in coordinated team compositions that can utilize her ultimate effectively .

    Lane Management and Trading Patterns

    Early Game Priorities

    Successful ADC play in this meta requires understanding optimal trading patterns:

    • Safe Farming: Focus on last hitting under tower when possible
    • Trading Windows: Time your engage when enemy ADC is going for CS
    • Support Coordination: Communicate with your support for all-in opportunities

    Mid-Game Impact

    The current meta emphasizes mid-game team fighting and objective control:

    • Group Timing: Coordinate with your team for major objectives
    • Positioning: Stay behind your frontline and maintain optimal range
    • Tower Taking: Utilize your tower destroying power for map pressure

    Late-Game Scaling

    Several meta champions excel at late-game impact:

    • Hyper-Carries: Vayne, Jinx, Smolder
    • Utility Carries: Ashe, Sivir, Caitlyn
    • Battle Carriers: Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Lucian

    Itemization Trends

    Core ADC Items

    • Infinity Edge: Essential crit scaling for most ADC champions
    • Runaan’s Hurricane: AoE potential for champions like Jinx
    • Phantom Dancer: Mobility and survivability
    • Mercurial Scimitar: Magic resistance with crowd control immunity

    Situational Picks

    • Lord Dominik’s Regards: Anti-tank penetration
    • Mortal Reminder: Anti-heal and armor penetration
    • Bloodthirster: Lifesteal and survivability
    • Guardian Angel: Second life in team fights

    Meta Analysis and Key Trends

    The Aggressive ADC Renaissance

    The current meta has seen aggressive ADC champions like Miss Fortune and Lucian regain prominence due to their ability to create early advantages and snowball leads .

    The Scaling Debate

    Traditional hyper-carries like Vayne and Jinx remain viable but require stronger team protection and longer games to reach their full potential .

    The Pick Rate Indicator

    High pick rates combined with good win rates (Kaisa 18.36%, Miss Fortune 17.27%) indicate genuine meta relevance rather than statistical anomalies .

    Climbing Strategy Recommendations

    For Lower Elo Players (Iron-Bronze-Silver)

    Focus on mastering these beginner-friendly champions:

    • Miss Fortune: Simple mechanics with strong lane presence
    • Ashe: Reliable utility and pick potential
    • Jinx: Excellent scaling with straightforward kit

    For Mid Elo Players (Gold-Platinum)

    Consider these intermediate champions:

    • Kaisa: Requires practice but offers excellent adaptability
    • Jhin: Good balance of safety and damage with unique mechanics
    • Ezreal: Safe laning with strong poke and mobility

    For Higher Elo Players (Diamond+)

    Experiment with these advanced picks:

    • Vayne: High skill ceiling but unmatched late-game carry potential
    • Kalista: Requires exceptional mechanical execution
    • Caitlyn: High skill ceiling with excellent range advantage

    Advanced Tips for SoloQ Success

    Communication and Team Coordination

    • Support Synergy: Communicate your power spikes and engage timing
    • Jungler Coordination: Time your pushes for river crab contests
    • Late Game Focus: Communicate when you need protection vs. when to engage

    Adaptation and Flexibility

    • Draft Awareness: Adjust your pick based on enemy ADC and support combination
    • Meta Monitoring: Stay updated on champion changes and item updates
    • Personal Performance: Track your own statistics to identify improvement areas

    Conclusion: Mastering the Modern ADC Role

    The current ADC meta emphasizes champions that can provide consistent impact throughout all phases of the game. The top-tier ADCs excel through a combination of reliable scaling, lane presence, and team fight effectiveness .


    Final Rankings Summary

    S+ Tier (Meta-Defining): Miss Fortune, Kaisa, Jhin, Caitlyn, Jinx, Ashe
    S Tier (Strong): Ezreal, Smolder, Tristana, Lucian
    A Tier (Reliable): Vayne, Sivir, Yunara, Mel


    May your CS be crisp and your positioning impeccable!