LoL patch 10.4 hopes to restore order in the solo lane areas with some heavy nerfs aimed at champions like Soraka and Sona. In fact, the mid lane meta has also been quite unstable lately, as not only some Support champions have invaded this area, but even top lane champions like Ornn and Rumble have been appearing more frequently.
Here are the top 5 mid lane champions for climbing ranks in patch 10.4:
1. Cassiopeia
Cassiopeia has always been one of the strongest champions after completing three items. Her skill set allows for sustained magical damage, not only effectively whittling down health on major objectives like Dragon or Baron, but she also has the potential to burst down enemy carries in the blink of an eye.
Cassiopeia’s synergy with runes like Conqueror and Phase Rush is a unique answer to many different opponents in the mid lane and provides crucial utility in mid-game team fights. With a win rate of up to 53.28% at the moment, she is sure to be one of the top forces in the upcoming mid lane meta.
2. Kassadin
The late game power scaling of mid laners is once again emphasized, making Kassadin a strong candidate to add to players’ champion pools right now. The power spike once reaching level 16 and after completing three core items helps Kassadin hold his ground in the meta despite recent upheavals. With most mid lane champions not receiving any nerfs or buffs in patch 10.4, it’s no surprise that he continues to maintain his dominance as long as he can survive the early game.
3. Vladimir
Another late-game monster is Vladimir, with a consistently stable win rate of 51-52%. The ability to reduce cooldowns by up to 35% once reaching level 10 makes him a significant threat in mid-game team fights, and the situation only worsens as the game extends. This is the moment he can rampage into the enemy formation, capable of one-shotting squishy opponents while having very few counters against him.
The only significant nerf Vladimir received in Season 10 was the increased cost of Zhonya’s Hourglass. However, an additional 50 Gold is not enough to displace him from the list of the best mid lane champions in the meta.
4. LeBlanc
LeBlanc is one of the most skill-intensive mid lane champions in LoL right now, and when used correctly, she can deliver outstanding results. Her stable assassination potential after level 6 is a nightmare for her lane opponents, while her ability to roam quickly gives her the opportunity to snowball herself and her team ahead.
However, players need to be very cautious whenever using LeBlanc in Solo Q. This champion requires a lot of skill from the player, thus necessitating significant practice and time to use effectively. A win rate of only 48% does not reflect her strength in the meta but clearly indicates the difficulty of this champion.
5. Talon
Talon was already a strong mid lane champion in patch 10.3, and the additional buffs he received in patch 10.4 only made him stronger. Although this new buff mainly aimed to make Talon a viable jungler, with a current win rate of 51.74%, you can leverage his power in both roles. His ability to clear waves, push lanes quickly, and all-in potential against most Mage champions make him one of the best snowballing mid laners in patch 10.4.