LoL Patch 16.9
Tank and bruiser champions dominate every role this patch. Garen leads top lane with a 54.8% win rate, Graves is the undisputed best jungler, and engage supports like Blitzcrank and Amumu are enabling dominant teamfight compositions. S-tier picks include Nilah, Briar, Ornn, Kayle, and Aurelion Sol.
Garen top lane: 54.8% win rate — strongest top laner in Emerald+ this patch
Graves jungle: highest tier score (92.59) — dominant objective control jungler
Nilah, Briar, Ornn lead S-tier with 52–53% win rates
Engage supports (Blitzcrank, Amumu, Zac) all elevated to S-tier
Aurelion Sol remains S-tier mid lane pick — mage scaling meta continues
Engage Tank Composition
Ornn, Amumu, Blitzcrank, and Zac are all S-tier — stacking CC chains creates wombo combos that end teamfights instantly. High pick rate in pro and solo queue.
Graves Jungle Dominance
Graves holds the highest jungle tier score (92.59 on METAsrc). Early skirmish pressure and objective control make him the safest high-reward pick this patch.
Garen Top Lane Control
Garen at 54.8% WR is the best top laner in Emerald+. Simple execution with massive reward — ideal for creators explaining "why this champion is broken."
"Garen is actually broken in patch 26.7" — high win rate simple champion content always performs well.
Tank meta is here — explain why bruisers win every role and what counters them for educational content.
Graves jungle guide content is peaking right now — highest tier score of any jungler.
"Is Aurelion Sol still broken?" — S-tier mage content drives both search and community debate.
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