LoL Patch 25.05 Bot Lane Tier List – Best ADCs

Patch 25.05 brings major shifts to the bot lane meta, with Jinx and Vayne dominating the OP tier, while Caitlyn, Miss Fortune, and Jinx remain top ban priorities.

With meta-defining buffs and nerfs, hyper-carries, poke mages, and late-game scaling ADCs continue to thrive in Solo queue and competitive play. Let’s break down the full bot lane Tier List and the best picks to climb in Patch 25.05.

🔹 Biggest ADC Meta Changes in Patch 25.05

✅ Stronger Picks This Patch

🔺 Jinx (OP-Tier) – One of the best ADCs, thanks to her late-game scaling and hyper-carry potential.
🔺 Vayne (OP-Tier) – High mobility, true damage, and strong 1v1 dueling make her a great solo queue pick.
🔺 Miss Fortune (S-Tier, Low Elo OP) – Her lethality build dominates low ranks, and her ult is a game-changer.

❌ Weaker Champions or Harder to Play This Patch

🔻 Kai’Sa (C-Tier) – Struggles compared to stronger meta ADCs.
🔻 Smolder (C-Tier) – Loses effectiveness due to weak early-game Impact.
🔻 Kalista (C-Tier) – Still a niche pick, requiring strong synergy with support.

These changes favor hyper-carries, poke ADCs, and late-game scaling champions.

🔹 Bot Lane Tier List for Patch 25.05

Here’s the full ADC tier list, including best bans, strongest low Elo picks, and meta-defining champions.

Tier	Champions
OP	Jinx, Vayne
Low Elo OP	Sivir, Miss Fortune, Lux
Best Bans	Caitlyn, Miss Fortune, Jinx
S Tier	Tristana, Miss Fortune, Nilah, Twitch, Sivir, Kog’Maw, Lux, Karthus, Hwei, Brand, Ziggs, Veigar, Seraphine, Swain, Viktor
A Tier	Jhin, Corki, Xayah, Lucian, Zeri, Draven, Ashe, Yasuo, Caitlyn
B Tier	Samira, Aphelios, Ezreal, Varus
C Tier	Kai’Sa, Smolder, Kalista, Mel

🔹 Best ADC Picks for Solo Queue in Patch 25.05

Looking for the best ADCs to climb this patch? Here are some of the strongest champions in the meta right now.

1. Jinx (OP-Tier, Best Late-Game Hyper Carry)

Jinx remains one of the best ADCs in the game, with insane scaling and teamfight carry potential.

✅ Strongest late-game ADC
✅ AoE crit rockets dominate team fights
✅ Passive (Get Excited!) snowballs fights easily

🔻 Weak early game – vulnerable to strong laners like Caitlyn

2. Vayne (OP-Tier, Best High-Mobility ADC)

Vayne is one of the best 1v1 ADCs, capable of melting tanks with true damage.

✅ Great against tanks and melee champions
✅ High mobility with Tumble (Q) and Final Hour (R)
✅ One of the strongest ADCs in late-game duels

🔻 Short range makes her vulnerable to poke ADCs like Miss Fortune and Ziggs

3. Miss Fortune (S-Tier, Best Lethality ADC in Low Elo)

Miss Fortune excels in low Elo, thanks to her easy execution and massive AoE damage.

✅ Massive ult (Bullet Time) can win fights instantly
✅ Flexible builds – can go Lethality or Crit
✅ One of the best ADCs for team fights

🔻 Immobile and weak against dive-heavy teams

4. Sivir (Low Elo OP, Best Safe Scaling ADC)

Sivir is one of the safest ADC picks, thriving on wave clear and strong late-game teamfighting.

✅ Spell Shield (E) blocks critical enemy abilities
✅ Unrivaled wave clear for controlling tempo
✅ Ult (On The Hunt) gives mobility to the whole team

🔻 Short range makes her weaker in early-game trades

5. Tristana (S-Tier, Best All-In ADC for Aggressive Players)

Tristana excels in aggressive laning and mid-game fights, making her a strong solo queue pick.

✅ Strong all-in potential with Rocket Jump (W) + Explosive Charge (E)
✅ Self-peeling with ult (Buster Shot)
✅ Scales well into late game

🔻 High risk/reward playstyle – positioning is key

🔹 Final Thoughts – ADC Meta in Patch 25.05

Patch 25.05 favors hyper-carries, scaling ADCs, and poke mages, making bot lane one of the most impactful roles in solo queue.

✔️ Jinx and Vayne dominate the OP tier.
✔️ Miss Fortune, Sivir, and Lux are the best low Elo ADCs.
✔️ Caitlyn, Miss Fortune, and Jinx are the most frustrating ADCs to deal with, making them top bans.
✔️ Twitch, Nilah, and Kog’Maw are strong niche picks for different team comps.
✔️ Smolder, Kalista, and Kai’Sa struggle in the current meta.

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