Patch 6.0E is here, and the solo lane meta is showing signs of both stability and chaos. With Aatrox receiving direct buffs, Poppy making a huge entrance, and Rumble continuing to dominate untouched, solo lane players have a lot to think about—whether you’re smashing 1v1s or setting up massive teamfights.
This list covers only solo lane champions—both high-damage carries and frontline tanks—with clear recommendations based on ranked performance, win rates, and matchup impact.
🔥 TL;DR – Top Picks You Should Be Playing
- Aatrox – Buffed into meta dominance. Sustain and damage are unmatched.
- Ornn – Top-tier tank with huge team impact and safe laning.
- Rumble – Still overtuned and unnerfed, shreds fights and waves alike.
- Camille / Fiora / Jax – Top 1v1 duelists with strong scaling.
- Poppy – Great control tank, strong in both top and mid lane.
🗡️ Best Solo Lane Carries – Patch 6.0E
These are your duelists, fighters, and hybrid threats. Champions that want to dominate the lane, snowball, and apply pressure throughout the map.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| SS | Aatrox |
| S | Heimerdinger, Wukong, Jayce, Renekton, Camille, Yone, Darius, Varus, Gnar, Riven, Gragas, Gwen, Sett, Akali, Fiora, Rumble, Jax, Warwick |
| A | Vayne, Teemo, Urgot, Ambessa, Vladimir, Yasuo, Tryndamere, Kennen, Pantheon, Irelia, Viego |
| B | Kalista, Swain, Kayle |
🥇 Why Aatrox is SS:
- Recent buffs to his Q lowered its cooldown and increased its damage, pushing him over the top.
- Sustain, waveclear, and teamfight pressure all wrapped in one.
- He wins most melee matchups and scales incredibly well into midgame.
🟡 Notables in S Tier:
- Rumble is still untouched and remains overtuned. If you want free LP, pick him now.
- Fiora and Camille are still top-tier 1v1 duelists that scale hard and can split push into oblivion.
- Jayce and Heimerdinger bring strong poke and lane dominance against weaker early game tanks or melee champs.
🛡️ Best Solo Lane Tanks – Patch 6.0E
Tank players rejoice! There are plenty of viable frontline options that offer wave control, teamfight utility, and hard engage.
| Tier | Champions |
|---|---|
| SS | Ornn |
| S | Volibear, Garen, Shen, Dr. Mundo, Nasus, Mordekaiser, Poppy |
| A | Jarvan IV, Sion, Singed, Maokai, Malphite |
🥇 Why Ornn is SS:
- Top-tier scaling and utility. His ultimate can turn teamfights from anywhere on the map.
- Safe laning, low-risk high-reward, and massive late-game value through item upgrades.
🔥 Why Poppy Made S Tier Instantly:
- Her wall-stun combos, anti-dash zone, and tap-R knockups make her a nightmare for melee assassins and fighters.
- She can be flexed mid or top, and thanks to her high base damage, she doesn’t need damage items to be effective.
🌟 Honorable Mentions & Meta Notes
- Nasus is stronger than ever thanks to his recent buffs. His late-game is insane, but do not blind pick him. He still struggles heavily against ranged poke and high-mobility champions.
- Gwen and Warwick are underrated. They offer surprising lane sustain and snowball potential.
- Teemo has dropped in power. His nerfs hurt his ability to cheese kills, especially against second wind and Mercury Treads users.
👀 Off-Meta Pick to Try: Poppy Mid Lane
Yup, you read that right.
If you want to disrupt mages and bully mid assassins, Poppy mid is low-key broken. She:
- Clears waves with 2 Qs
- Pins squishy mages to the wall on every E
- Can build tank or hybrid and still win trades
She hard counters mobile picks like Ahri, Akali, or Yone, and becomes a reliable engager when transitioning into teamfights.
⚠️ Underperformers to Avoid
Some picks just aren’t cutting it right now, even in the hands of specialists:
- Kalista – Weak scaling, hard to play.
- Kayle – Gets outpaced by every other scaling pick.
- Swain – Doesn’t bring enough threat in solo lane; better in duo or mid.
🎯 What To Play This Patch (Solo Lane Cheat Sheet)
| Role | Top Picks |
|---|---|
| Carry Lane | Aatrox, Rumble, Fiora, Jayce, Renekton |
| Tank Lane | Ornn, Poppy, Nasus, Shen |
| Flex Lane Picks | Gwen, Wukong, Akali, Garen |
| Off-Meta | Poppy Mid, Warwick Top, Heimerdinger Carry |
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Frequently Asked Questions – Wild Rift Solo Lane Tier List (6.0E)
Who is the best solo lane carry in Patch 6.0E?
Aatrox. Buffs to his Q made him a top-tier lane bully and dominant teamfighter.
Why is Ornn SS tier?
Ornn offers unmatched utility with item upgrades, strong laning, and a game-changing ultimate.
Is Poppy viable in solo lane?
Yes. Poppy is strong in both Baron and mid lanes thanks to her CC, anti-dash mechanics, and tank scaling.
Which solo lane champs are underperforming?
Kalista, Kayle, and Swain are too weak in the early game or lack impact throughout most of the match.
What’s a fun off-meta pick for solo lane?
Try Poppy mid. She’s great into assassins and mages and controls river fights like a boss.
