Patch 25.08 features small but impactful updates for the bot lane, particularly focusing on two popular ADCs—Zeri and Tristana. With Tristana receiving nerfs and Zeri getting a slight buff, the ADC tier list is shifting subtly at the top while remaining fairly balanced across the board.
Overall, the current state of bot lane is healthy, with plenty of viable options for every Elo. Whether you’re trying to scale, snowball, or poke from range, there’s something here for every playstyle.
🔥 TL;DR – Top Picks You Should Be Playing
- Lucian / Jinx – Top of the meta for their lane control, teamfight power, and ease of execution.
- Tristana / Draven / Nilah – Strong snowballers with high early damage and tower pressure.
- Sivir / Miss Fortune / Lux – Excellent low Elo picks with waveclear, AoE damage, and simple mechanics.
- Twitch / Kog’Maw / Vayne – Great scaling options for those who love hypercarries.
- Brand / Ziggs / Veigar – Mage carries are still strong picks for poke or burst from the backline.
🔹 ADC Tier List – Patch 25.08
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| OP | Lucian, Jinx |
| Low Elo OP | Sivir, Miss Fortune, Lux |
| Best Bans | Jinx, Lucian, Tristana |
| S Tier | Tristana, Draven, Nilah, Twitch, Sivir, Kog’Maw, Miss Fortune, Vayne, Hwei, Brand, Ziggs, Veigar, Seraphine, Swain, Viktor, Lux, Yasuo, Karthus |
| A Tier | Jhin, Samira, Xayah, Ashe, Zeri |
| B Tier | Corki, Kai’Sa, Smolder, Varus, Caitlyn, Aphelios |
| C Tier | Ezreal, Mel, Kalista |
🔹 Best ADCs in Patch 25.08
1. Lucian (OP-Tier, Lane Dominance + Burst Combo King)
Lucian remains one of the top-tier ADCs for aggressive laning and early snowball potential. Paired with enchanters like Nami or Milio, he becomes an oppressive force.
✅ Best for: Aggressive laning, burst trades, strong early-to-mid game
🔻 Weak against: Long-range poke comps or peel-heavy teams
2. Jinx (OP-Tier, Best Scaling Teamfight ADC)
Jinx is one of the safest hypercarries you can pick right now. She scales incredibly well and excels in teamfights with AoE crit damage from her rockets.
✅ Best for: Late-game teamfights, long-range DPS
🔻 Weak against: Early lane bullies and assassins that can gap close
3. Tristana (S-Tier, Best Early Game Snowballer)
While Tristana took a nerf to her R damage and cooldown, she’s still a strong pick thanks to her early all-in potential and ability to take towers quickly. The nerf does hurt her early-game snowballing power, so she drops slightly.
✅ Best for: Early kills, turret destruction, explosive teamfight starts
🔻 Nerfed R cooldown/damage = weaker early burst
4. Zeri (A-Tier, Close to Breaking Into Meta)
Zeri received a small buff to her ultimate’s chain lightning AD ratio, pushing her just a bit closer to S tier. While not quite there yet, she’s on the rise and will become even more relevant if other ADCs get nerfed next patch.
✅ Best for: Mobility, extended fights, flashy plays
🔻 High skill floor and weaker early game
5. Sivir / Miss Fortune / Lux (Low Elo OP Tier)
All three of these champions are excellent in lower ranks due to their waveclear, AoE damage, and simple gameplans. Sivir excels in objective fights, MF punishes grouped enemies with Bullet Time, and Lux offers strong poke and CC.
✅ Best for: Easy execution, farming, and teamfight utility
🔻 Struggle when behind or against strong engage
🔹 Final Thoughts – ADC Meta in Patch 25.08
✔️ Lucian and Jinx are the best overall picks for this patch.
✔️ Tristana falls slightly after nerfs but is still great for snowballing.
✔️ Zeri is getting stronger and could become top-tier soon.
✔️ Mage carries like Brand, Ziggs, and Veigar are still solid options.
✔️ Avoid Ezreal, Kalista, and Mel unless you’re very confident—they’re underperforming across all ranks.
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Source: Skill Capped – Patch 25.08 Breakdown
Frequently Asked Questions about ADCs in Patch 25.08
Why is Lucian in the OP tier for Patch 25.08?
Lucian continues to dominate in aggressive lane matchups, especially when paired with enchanters like Nami or Milio. His burst combo, mobility, and early game damage make him a top pick in both solo queue and coordinated play.
Is Jinx still a safe ADC pick this patch?
Yes. Jinx remains a top-tier scaling ADC with powerful AoE teamfight damage and safe waveclear. She’s one of the easiest late-game win conditions to play around.
Why did Tristana move out of OP tier in Patch 25.08?
Tristana received nerfs to her R’s cooldown and base damage, lowering her early game snowball potential. While still strong, these changes slightly reduce her lane pressure and burst potential.
Is Zeri a viable pick in this patch?
Zeri received a buff to her R’s chain lightning AD ratio, which slightly improves her scaling damage. She’s not quite S tier yet but is trending upward and may climb with future patches.
Which ADCs are best for low Elo players?
Sivir, Miss Fortune, and Lux are great for low Elo. They have simple kits, strong AoE damage, and great utility for teamfights and waveclear.
Why is Ezreal in the C tier?
Ezreal currently has one of the lowest win rates among ADCs. Despite his high mobility, his damage output and consistency have fallen behind other picks that are easier to play and offer more teamfight value.
