Patch 25.09 is here, and the solo queue meta has shifted once again. New item buffs, rune tweaks, and champion synergies are shaking things up across all roles. From Assassin Ambessa to Crit Corki, this patch is filled with powerful off-meta builds that are quickly becoming the new norm.

Here are the best OP builds to abuse right now, tested and approved by high-Elo players and pros like Faker.


🏆 TL;DR: Best New Builds in Patch 25.09

  • Assassin Ambessa with Eclipse and Axiom Arc is a top-tier squishy killer.
  • Offensive Urgot build with Ghostblade lets you solo carry games.
  • Talon Jungle is now rushing Opportunity for massive early lethality.
  • Crit Corki with Bloodthirster and Essence Reaver offers surprising burst.
  • Twisted Fate support works insanely well with Jhin thanks to Glacial Augment.
  • Needly (Neeko) support becomes busted if you max E first and run Grasp.

If you want to climb fast this patch, these are the builds you need to be running.


🔹 Top Lane OP Builds in Patch 25.09

🔪 Assassin Ambessa

Build: Eclipse → Voltaic Cyclosword → Axiom Arc
Runes: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Ultimate Hunter
When to play it: Against squishy comps where you can consistently dive backline targets.

Assassin Ambessa excels in burst-style teamfights where her ultimate can be constantly recycled with Axiom Arc, allowing her to function like an AP assassin with physical tools.


💥 Urgot (Offensive Build)

Build: Serrated Dirk → Black Cleaver → Ghostblade → Dead Man’s Plate
Runes: Press the Attack + Biscuits and Cosmic Insight
Summoners: Flash + Ignite

This is the build used by NA’s Rank 1 Urgot, focused on early snowballing and solo picks. The Ignite buff in 25.09 makes this even more dangerous.


🔹 Jungle OP Builds in Patch 25.09

🗡️ Talon Jungle (Lethality Rush)

Build: Opportunity → Ghostblade → Situational
Runes: Fleet Footwork is outperforming Electrocute right now

Thanks to Opportunity’s buff, Talon spikes incredibly hard by level 6. It’s cheap, lethal (literally), and great into squishy teams.


🐻 Volibear (Black Cleaver Rush)

Build: Black Cleaver → Iceborn Gauntlet → Spirit Visage
Runes: Press the Attack + Nimbus Cloak + Celerity

This is a tanky bruiser variant that gives you better sticking power and sustain, making it ideal when your team is full of AP and you need to bring the physical damage.


🔹 Mid Lane OP Builds in Patch 25.09

⚡ Viktor (Grasp Variant)

Build: Blackfire Torch → Liandry’s
Runes: Grasp + Second Wind

Faker has been running Grasp Viktor in solo queue, especially into melee mids. Great for extended laning, sustain, and max-health trades. Avoid it into long-range matchups.


🧱 Scion Mid (Faker-Approved)

Build: Hollow Radiance → Unending Despair → Titanic Hydra
Runes: Grasp + Demolish, Conditioning, Overgrowth
When to play: Into magic-damage lanes where Sion can safely scale and become a side lane monster.

Skip Heartsteel—it’s bad mid, go Radiance for fast waveclear and flanks with R.


🔹 ADC OP Builds in Patch 25.09

💣 Crit Corki (No Trinity Build)

Build: Bloodthirster → Essence Reaver → Infinity Edge
Runes: Conqueror + Presence of Mind, Alacrity, Cut Down

BT wins on 1-item spike, and performs well into aggressive lane supports. Skip Trinity Force if you want raw burst early.

Pair BT with Essence Reaver if you’re playing with melee or mage supports.
Trinity + Muramana is better with enchanters for mid-game scaling.


🔫 Ghostblade Jhin

Build: Ghostblade → Collector or Rapid Fire → Third (whichever you skipped)
Runes: Fleet Footwork + Bloodline and Cut Down

Ghostblade Jhin is making waves in Korea right now. Amazing value from movement speed active and more damage with Collector into squishies.


🔹 Support OP Builds in Patch 25.09

🎯 Twisted Fate Support

Build: Rapid Firecannon → Shurelya’s
Runes: Glacial Augment + Hextech Flashtraption

Works best with Jhin, but also strong with Varus, Ashe, or Miss Fortune. Guarantees easy follow-up when paired with long-range poke and CC.


🌱 Neeko (Needly) Support

Build: Rod of Ages → Liandry’s
Runes: Grasp + Max E First

Neeko support works best when played with Lethality Varus. Max E first (not Q!) to boost your ADC’s attack speed by a massive 70%. It’s a 1,750 gold value steroid—absolutely broken.


🔹 Final Thoughts – Best Builds in Patch 25.09

Patch 25.09 is full of creative builds that are actually outperforming standard ones. Whether you’re looking to burst squishies, tank the frontline, or buff your ADC into oblivion, there’s a build here for your style.

✔️ Assassin Ambessa and Talon are thriving with lethality rush
✔️ Urgot and Viktor have new offensive options that work
✔️ Crit Corki is legit and wins lane hard
✔️ Twisted Fate and Neeko support offer strong synergy in the right comps

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Frequently Asked Questions about OP Builds in Patch 25.09

What is the best build for Ambessa in Patch 25.09?

Assassin Ambessa is currently the strongest setup with Eclipse, Voltaic Cyclosword, and Axiom Arc, perfect against squishy comps.

Why is Urgot running Ghostblade now?

Ghostblade gives Urgot massive movement speed and solo pick potential. Combined with Black Cleaver and Ignite, it’s an aggressive early-game build.

Is Bloodthirster Corki better than Trinity Force Corki?

Bloodthirster Corki has a stronger 1-item spike and better burst early, while Trinity Force + Muramana scales better with enchanters in the mid-game.

How do you play Twisted Fate support?

Build Rapid Firecannon into Shurelya’s and use Glacial Augment. Pair with ADCs like Jhin or Varus for guaranteed pick combos.

Is Neeko (Needly) support viable in solo queue?

Yes, when paired with long-range ADCs like Lethality Varus. Max E first and run Grasp for a strong attack speed steroid and poke potential.