Most Picked & Banned Champions in League Patch 14.23: Caitlyn & Ambessa Dominate

Most Picked & Banned Champions in League Patch 14.23: Caitlyn & Ambessa Dominate

By Marcus Chen

December 3, 2024 at 11:31 PM

League of Legends Patch 14.23 brings significant changes to champion popularity and ban rates. Here's a comprehensive analysis of the current meta's most impactful champions.

Most Popular Champions (Pick Rate)

  1. Caitlyn (27.7%)
  • Highest pick rate despite recent ultimate nerf
  • Popularity boost from Arcane Season 2
  • Strong overall performance in current meta
  1. Jhin (20.6%)
  • Consistent 50.27% win rate
  • No direct changes in recent patch
  • Remains reliable ADC choice
  1. Jinx (18.2%)
  • Recent ultimate nerf offset by AD growth buff
  • 50.19% win rate
  • Strong presence due to Arcane popularity
  1. Graves (17.9%)
  • Versatile jungler with 50.45% win rate
  • Strong pick across multiple skill levels
  • Effective in current meta
  1. Ashe (17.1%)
  • Traditional ADC role dominance
  • 50.53% win rate
  • Valuable crowd control utility

Most Banned Champions

  1. Ambessa (57.7%)
  • Newest champion
  • Recent buffs made her extremely powerful
  • Complex but rewarding gameplay
  1. Pyke (30.1%)
  • Strong aggressive support
  • High impact in team fights
  • Consistent ban priority
  1. Graves (29%)
  • Dual threat as both picked and banned
  • Powerful jungle presence
  • Meta-defining champion
  1. Caitlyn (27.7%)
  • Strong lane dominance
  • High pick and ban priority
  • Current meta favorite
  1. LeBlanc (27.1%)
  • Common comfort ban
  • Frustrating to play against
  • Strong lane presence

These statistics reflect the current state of League of Legends at Emerald+ rank, with data sourced from U.GG. The meta continues to evolve with each patch, affecting both professional and casual play.

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