The Wild Rift tier list for Patch 7.2c has shifted again after changes to champions, items, Dragons, and Baron Lane. Choosing a strong pick can make ranked games easier, but the best champions are not simply those with the most damage. Reliable laning, mobility, teamfight impact, objective control, and how well a champion fits different team comps are also important. This updated guide covers the best Wild Rift champions in the current meta, the strongest options for each role, and the S+ picks worth considering for ranked.
Wild Rift Tier List for Patch 7.2c
The Wild Rift Patch 7.2c tier list below ranks champions from S+ to C. S+ represents the strongest current picks, while S and A contain reliable champions that can still perform extremely well. B Tier is more situational, and C Tier champions usually require better matchups or more player experience to get consistent results.
For champions that can perform in multiple positions, this overall table uses their highest current role placement.
| Tier | Champions |
| S+ Tier | Nidalee, Ahri, Ryze, Smolder, Ezreal, Yone |
| S Tier | Hecarim, Lee Sin, Warwick, Kindred, Nocturne, Pantheon, Jarvan IV, Rammus, Annie, Galio, Taliyah, Twisted Fate, Darius, Gnar, K'Sante, Shen, Volibear, Camille, Jax, Wukong, Amumu, Kassadin, Yunara, Varus, Miss Fortune, Zeri, Xayah, Leona, Braum, Nami, Zilean, Thresh, Bard, Rakan, Pyke, Sona, Swain, Senna, Jhin, Kog'Maw, Poppy, Malphite, Aatrox, Vi, Aurelion Sol, Orianna, Vayne, Gwen, Nunu & Willump, Rell, Ornn, Kayn |
| A Tier | Zoe, Morgana, Vel'Koz, Kayle, Viktor, Syndra, Norra, Aurora, Heimerdinger, Kennen, Akali, Brand, Jinx, Samira, Lucian, Corki, Kalista, Kai'Sa, Sion, Ambessa, Tryndamere, Garen, Mordekaiser, Rumble, Fiora, Irelia, Lulu, Milio, Maokai, Nautilus, Seraphine, Soraka, Nasus, Teemo, Ekko, Lillia, Xin Zhao, Evelynn, Diana, Rengar, Kha'Zix, Shyvana, Viego, Riven, Talon, Singed, Fiddlesticks, Blitzcrank, Zyra, Jayce, Zed, Draven, Sett, Olaf, Gragas, Master Yi, Vex, Lissandra, Ashe, Karma |
| B Tier | Akshan, Ziggs, Veigar, Yasuo, Vladimir, Alistar, Janna, Lux, Nilah, Dr. Mundo, Fizz, Katarina, Sivir, Twitch, Tristana, Skarner, Mel, Renekton, Cho'Gath |
| C Tier | Graves, Yuumi, Urgot, Caitlyn |
A lower position does not mean a champion is unusable. Champion mastery, matchups, and team composition still matter, so a familiar A- or B-Tier champion can often be a better ranked choice than an S+ pick you rarely play.
Best Wild Rift Champions by Role
The overall ranking gives a quick look at the meta, but your role matters more when choosing what to play. Some champions are especially valuable because they can pressure their lane, rotate early, or stay useful once teamfights begin.
Best Baron Lane Champions
Yone, Volibear, Jax, Gwen, and Gnar are strong Baron Lane options in the current meta. Yone offers high carry potential, while Volibear and Gnar bring more durability and teamfight presence. Jax becomes dangerous as the game progresses, and Gwen is especially useful when fighting tankier frontlines.
Best Jungle Champions
Nidalee stands above the current jungle pool when played well, with strong mobility, fast map pressure, and dangerous poke. Hecarim, Lee Sin, Warwick, Pantheon, Jarvan IV, and Rammus are also strong options if you prefer direct ganks, engage, or early skirmishes.
Best Mid Lane Champions
Ahri and Ryze are the main S+ Mid Lane picks. Ahri has mobility, pick potential, and reliable roaming, while Ryze becomes a major sustained damage threat after scaling. Twisted Fate, Galio, Taliyah, and Annie are also strong choices when your team needs map pressure or reliable crowd control.
Best Dragon Lane Champions
Smolder and Ezreal lead the current Dragon Lane rankings. Smolder becomes much stronger as he stacks and reaches the later stages of a match, while Ezreal can deal damage from safer positions and reposition when fights become dangerous. Yunara, Varus, Miss Fortune, Zeri, and Xayah remain strong alternatives.
Best Support Champions
The Support role has plenty of strong choices in 7.2c. Leona, Braum, Nami, Zilean, Thresh, Bard, Rakan, Pyke, and Sona all sit among the stronger options. Engage supports work well when your team wants to start fights, while champions such as Nami and Sona provide more sustain and utility.
Best S+ Tier Champions in Wild Rift
The six S+ Tier champions currently stand above the rest of the roster in their strongest roles. They still require good decisions and mechanics, but each one can have a major impact on ranked games.
Nidalee
Nidalee is one of the strongest jungle picks for players who can use her mobility and skill shots consistently. She clears the map quickly, pressures enemies with long-range poke, and can punish low-health targets before important objective fights. Her main drawback is that mistakes are less forgiving than with tankier junglers.
Ahri
Ahri remains a reliable Mid Lane pick because she can roam, catch targets, and reposition safely with her ultimate. Her Charm gives her strong pick potential, while her mobility makes it easier to enter and leave fights. She also fits into many team compositions without needing a specific setup.
Ryze
Ryze is still powerful despite receiving direct nerfs in Patch 7.2c. Riot reduced his early Health, Armor, and Rune Prison damage, making his laning phase easier to punish. His scaling and sustained magic damage, however, can still make him a major threat once he has enough items and mana.
Smolder
Smolder is one of the strongest scaling Dragon Lane champions. His early game is more focused on farming and stacking than forcing fights, but his damage becomes much harder to deal with later. He works especially well when his team can create enough space for him during objectives and teamfights.
Ezreal
Ezreal offers a safer style than many other marksmen. His range allows him to poke before fights, while his mobility gives him another way to escape engage attempts. He still depends heavily on landing skill shots, but good positioning makes him difficult for the enemy backline divers to catch.
Yone
Yone combines strong side-lane pressure with major teamfight potential. He can reach enemy carries quickly and punish teams that group too closely with his ultimate. His aggressive playstyle also has risk, though, so knowing when not to engage is just as important as landing his combos.
Best Champions for Climbing Ranked
For a smaller champion pool, Ahri and Ezreal are useful choices because they offer mobility and can stay relevant in many different matchups. Yone and Nidalee have higher carry potential but demand cleaner mechanics and decision-making. Smolder is a good option if you prefer scaling and playing around later teamfights.
How Patch 7.2c Changed the Wild Rift Meta
Patch 7.2c brought several important champion changes. Cho'Gath and Jinx received buffs, while Nilah, Nasus, Ryze, Warwick, and Kog'Maw were nerfed. Leona lost some early durability but received better scaling and a lower Eclipse cooldown, while Rumble's damage was adjusted to reward Ability Power-focused builds more heavily.
Items also changed. Berserker's Greaves now provide more Attack Speed, Mercury's Treads gained more Tenacity, and Plated Steelcaps received stronger damage reduction. Mikael's Blessing was improved as well, giving supports a better defensive option against crowd control-heavy teams.
Objectives became more important too. Riot increased the strength of Infernal Dragon, Mountain Dragon, Ocean Dragon, and Dragon Soul, giving teams a bigger reason to contest the Dragon side of the map. Baron Lane also lost the special pre-6:00 minion damage reduction that could create long freezes, making early lane states less static.
Conclusion
The Wild Rift tier list for Patch 7.2c puts Nidalee, Ahri, Ryze, Smolder, Ezreal, and Yone at the top, but there are plenty of strong S- and A-Tier options for every role. The best pick still depends on your champion pool, matchup, and playstyle, so use the tier list as a guide rather than ignoring champions you already play well. For more game services, visit LootBar or use a Wild Rift top up when you need Wild Cores.
