League of Legends 2026 Season Item Tier List: Data-Driven Meta & High-Value Items
January 22, 2026
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Now that the season has been live for a while, enough data has accumulated and professional leagues have officially begun. At this point, we analyzed not only newly introduced items, but also items whose mechanics were rolled back or significantly changed. Based on this data, we take a closer look at which items currently deliver the highest win rates, often referred to as “High-value item” items.
The table below is based on data collected from Platinum+ players worldwide.
Looking at the top five items by meta score, all of them belong to the bottom lane item pool. Patch 26.1 clearly focuses on maximizing bot lane impact through the rollback of critical strike damage to 200% and the introduction of an ADC-exclusive quest system. In particular, once the quest is completed, boots move to a separate slot, unlocking a seventh item slot. This change dramatically raises the late-game ceiling for marksmen.
Currently, Infinity Edge has surged into the top three in both match count and pick rate since the patch, firmly reclaiming its position as the core item of crit-based builds. Alongside it, another item worth close attention is Lord Dominik’s Regards. The return of the Giant Slayer passive allows it to deal up to 15% increased damage against targets with at least 1,500 bonus health. This effect goes beyond simple armor penetration and directly breaks through the health-based durability of tanks.
In the mid-to-late game, not only tanks but also bruisers who mix in health items can easily exceed 1,500 bonus health. As a result, Lord Dominik’s Regards has become one of the most powerful damage-boosting options for crit builds, typically chosen as a third or fourth core item.
As already hinted in the Patch 26.02 preview, Protoplasm Harness and Bandlepipes are currently posting outstanding performance metrics relative to their popularity, clearly proving their absurd efficiency. With control ward prices reduced after completing the support quest and the vision system fully reworked this season, the meta has shifted away from passive utility supports. Instead, tanky CC supports that proactively control vision and dictate fights are now leading the meta.
Redemption has long carried a strong reputation and was one of the most dominant items throughout last year’s meta. Its impact in Atakhan fights and major objective skirmishes was unmatched, to the point where supports of every archetype built it regardless of champion identity. This extreme level of universality led to balance changes this season, removing its health stat and adding ability power instead.
However, with the full arrival of a crit-focused ADC meta, Redemption remains an irreplaceable high-value item for utility supports that specialize in tightly protecting their carries, such as Lulu. Even though the removal of the tank-oriented health stat has made Redemption a riskier option for bruiser or tank supports, its actual win rate continues to rank among the highest. This alone is highly telling.
It clearly highlights a core truth of the current meta: ADC survival directly determines the outcome of teamfights. Even at the cost of reduced personal survivability, Redemption’s defining strengths, large-scale healing and its ability to create fight-changing moments, synergize perfectly with the current ADC carry-focused environment. In a meta where tank supports are otherwise dominant, the strategic use of these extremely efficient items is essential for utility supports to maintain their relevance and impact.
An item that had already generated strong expectations before the patch, but the actual data has turned out even better. Omnivamp, tenacity, and ability haste are all core stats for bruisers such as Aatrox, Jax, Ambessa, and Irelia, making Endless Hunger a highly efficient and reliable option for these champions.
A 700 range increase is an incredibly powerful effect that can completely flip the flow of a teamfight with a single kiting sequence. Current data looks especially strong on specific champions like Caitlyn. Interestingly, Patch 26.02 previews list this item for buffs, with its range set to be adjusted down to 600. Even in its current state, the performance metrics are already solid, and with an additional buff on the way, Hexoptics C44 has a high chance of emerging as a standout item in the next patch.
In its updated form, magic resistance was removed from the stat profile, while armor values were significantly increased and a small amount of ability haste was added. Win rate data currently looks better than before, which can be attributed to the ADC-dominated meta. With marksmen exerting overwhelming influence, item builds that focus heavily on armor have become a more efficient defensive choice overall.
Take a deeper look at item efficiency, core builds, and data-backed insights in the articles below.
https://statup.gg/post/season-2026-adc-item-guide-patch-26-1
https://statup.gg/post/lol-2026-season-meta-core-items
https://statup.gg/post/league-of-legends-2026-meta-lord-dominiks-armor-penetration
https://statup.gg/post/lol-season-26-low-efficiency-items-analysis
https://statup.gg/post/lol-season-26-new-items-gold-efficiency-guide
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