Ahri’s Current State

This patch appears balanced, but a few champions stand out, particularly Ahri. Ahri has remained strong since her buffs in patch 14.4 and the subsequent nerfs to other mid laners like Karma. Meanwhile, Karma and Smolder have been significantly nerfed, reducing their power.

SEASON 14 PATCH 14.6 BAN TIER LIST

Ahri’s Current State

Ahri remains strong after her buffs in patch 14.4, while Karma and Smolder have been hit hard by nerfs, making them less powerful.

Key Takeaways

• Ahri remains strong after her buffs in patch 14.4.
• Karma and Smolder have been significantly nerfed.
• The ban tier list reflects the current balance changes.

Banning Thought Process

1. Identify Threats: Which champions could the enemy team pick that would severely impact your team?
2. Personal Threats: Which champions could the enemy team pick that would specifically harm you?
3. Likely Picks: Which of these champions is the enemy team likely to pick if not banned?
4. Probable Bans: Which of these champions is the enemy team likely to ban?

After considering these points, it’s time to decide on your bans.

Optimal Bans

Diamond+

• God Tier [Likely/Should Bans]: Blitzcrank, Draven
• Good Bans [Popular Strong Champions]: Ahri, Jinx, Gragas, Viego
• Meh Bans [Probable But Unnecessary Bans]: Smolder, Hwei, Karma

Platinum/Emerald

• God Tier [Likely/Should Bans]: Blitzcrank
• Good Bans [Popular Strong Champions]: Ahri, Jinx, Viego
• Meh Bans [Probable But Unnecessary Bans]: Senna, Karma, Shaco, Zed, Smolder

Gold

• God Tier [Likely/Should Bans]: Blitzcrank, Morgana
• Good Bans [Popular Strong Champions]: Briar, Lux, Jinx, Viego
• Meh Bans [Probable But Unnecessary Bans]: Shaco, Zed, Smolder

Silver

• God Tier [Likely/Should Bans]: Karma, Blitzcrank, Morgana
• Good Bans [Popular Strong Champions]: Lux, Ahri, Jinx
• Meh Bans [Probable But Unnecessary Bans]: Karma, Shaco, Zed, Yasuo, Smolder

Bronze/Iron

• God Tier [Likely/Should Bans]: Blitzcrank, Morgana
• Good Bans [Popular Strong Champions]: Lux, Ahri, Jinx
• Meh Bans [Probable But Unnecessary Bans]: Karma, Shaco, Zed, Smolder

Method

To create this list, I use statistical data from sites like leagueofgraphs.com. I analyze the most banned champions and categorize them based on win rate and popularity. Sometimes, subjective reasoning is applied. I also consider win rate and popularity by division to add relevant bans for each division.

Explanations

• This list is compiled to be concise; feel free to ask questions in the comments if you need more details.