Patch 16.3 Guide

The most popular meta lines for the patch are included here. Use the tier list to see all lines. Tips for the patch:

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    Patch Summary: Bilgewater does NOT look playable on the new patch as of right now. Generally would not recommend playing Bilgewater under almost any circumstances except for econ value early game or Gangplank Vanquishers
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    Aurelion Sol looks noticeably stronger. Unknown how early you want to unlock him for the comp to be strong, but generally if you find a Taric by 3-5 and are playing AP, you should heavily consider playing Aurelion Sol. Roll on 7 until Leona 2, ideally on 3-5 but later might be playable if Aurelion Sol is strong enough.
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    Ionia Yunara and Void Kai'Sa both look noticeably stronger this patch. Yunara was playable last patch, but outshined by the Bilgewater lines. With Fast 9 becoming more expensive and Ionia frequently providing econ from its trait, Ionia looks like a staple fast 8 comp for this patch.
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    Kai'Sa looks much better after her unlock condition was moved to level 7 from level 8. The comp also tends to stabilize on level 8 which places it well within the meta potentially.
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    Ziggs Ryze looks a bit weaker than last patch following the nerfs to Ziggs and may no longer be worth going for in most games. Draven fast 9 might be back to replace it as the premier fast 9 comp.
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    Many of the comps from last patch are still playable, such as Demacia, Ekko Reroll, Aphelios Reroll, Ixtal, Shadow Isles, etc.
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    As usual, the website will get updated frequently as more is learned about the patch.
AD Core Lines

These are the lines you should play in most games if provided attack damage (AD) items. Conditions are recommended, but not mandatory.

Jhin
Ionia Opener
+1
BriarBriar
JhinJhin
ShenShen
Cho'GathCho'Gath
YasuoYasuo
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundJuggernaut Icon
2
Trait BackgroundSlayer Icon
2
JhinJhin
RumbleRumble
TristanaTristana
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
Kennen Kennen
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundGunslinger Icon
2
S
Fast 8
Ionia
Draven
Draven from Orb
Draven
Alt Icon
A
Fast 9
Lucian Kindred
Viego
Shadow Isle Opener
+1
ViegoViego
Twisted FateTwisted Fate
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
Yorick Yorick
DravenDraven
Trait BackgroundQuickstriker Icon
3
Trait BackgroundShadow Isles Icon
2
Trait BackgroundWarden Icon
2
ViegoViego
EkkoEkko
Yorick Yorick
Gwen Gwen
LorisLoris
Trait BackgroundShadow Isles Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDisruptor Icon
2
Trait BackgroundWarden Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Shadow Isles
Long Shot Opener
Kog'MawKog'Maw
RumbleRumble
Cho'GathCho'Gath
NeekoNeeko
TeemoTeemo
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundLongshot Icon
2
Trait BackgroundVoid Icon
2
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Kai'Sa Flex
Bilgewater Opener
+2
IllaoiIllaoi
JhinJhin
ShenShen
Graves Graves
Twisted FateTwisted Fate
Trait BackgroundBilgewater Icon
3
Trait BackgroundBruiser Icon
2
Trait BackgroundGunslinger Icon
2
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
2
IllaoiIllaoi
Graves Graves
Twisted FateTwisted Fate
GangplankGangplank
NautilusNautilus
Trait BackgroundBilgewater Icon
5
IllaoiIllaoi
ShenShen
Graves Graves
YasuoYasuo
GangplankGangplank
Trait BackgroundBilgewater Icon
3
Trait BackgroundBruiser Icon
2
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
2
Trait BackgroundSlayer Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Bilgewater Gangplank
Vayne from Orb
Vayne
Alt Icon
Vayne
Demacia Opener
+1
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
LuluLulu
SonaSona
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
2
CaitlynCaitlyn
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
Poppy Poppy
ViVi
VayneVayne
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundLongshot Icon
2
Trait BackgroundPiltover Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Demacia Vayne
AP Core Lines

These are the lines you should play in most games if provided ability power (AP) items. Conditions are recommended, but not mandatory.

Long Shot Opener
Kog'MawKog'Maw
RumbleRumble
Cho'GathCho'Gath
NeekoNeeko
TeemoTeemo
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundLongshot Icon
2
Trait BackgroundVoid Icon
2
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Kai'Sa Flex
A
Fast 8
Void
Early Taric
Early Taric
Leona
A
Fast 8
Targon Aurelion Sol
Hextech Gunblade
Hextech Gunblade
Demacia Opener
+3
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
LuluLulu
SonaSona
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
2
CaitlynCaitlyn
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
Poppy Poppy
ViVi
VayneVayne
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundLongshot Icon
2
Trait BackgroundPiltover Icon
2
AniviaAnivia
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
SonaSona
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundInvoker Icon
2
AniviaAnivia
SonaSona
Poppy Poppy
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
NautilusNautilus
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundInvoker Icon
2
Trait BackgroundJuggernaut Icon
2
Trait BackgroundWarden Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Demacia Lux
B
1
Sona Reroll
Ixtal Opener
Jarvan IVJarvan IV
QiyanaQiyana
SonaSona
NeekoNeeko
MilioMilio
Trait BackgroundIxtal Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDemacia Icon
2
Trait BackgroundInvoker Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Ixtal
A
2
Ixtal Reroll
Void Staff
Void Staff
Warmog's Armor
Warmog's Armor
Sion from Orb
Sion
Alt Icon
Bruiser Invoker Opener
BriarBriar
ShenShen
SonaSona
SionSion
LeBlanc LeBlanc
Trait BackgroundNoxus Icon
3
Trait BackgroundBruiser Icon
2
Trait BackgroundInvoker Icon
2
B
Fast 8
Bruiser Flex
Ahri from Orb
Ahri
Alt Icon
Teemo
Ionia Opener
+4
BriarBriar
JhinJhin
ShenShen
Cho'GathCho'Gath
YasuoYasuo
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundJuggernaut Icon
2
Trait BackgroundSlayer Icon
2
JhinJhin
RumbleRumble
TristanaTristana
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
Kennen Kennen
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
Trait BackgroundGunslinger Icon
2
BriarBriar
ShenShen
NeekoNeeko
YasuoYasuo
AhriAhri
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundSlayer Icon
2
LuluLulu
ShenShen
SionSion
Xin ZhaoXin Zhao
AhriAhri
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundBruiser Icon
2
IllaoiIllaoi
JhinJhin
ShenShen
NeekoNeeko
AhriAhri
Trait BackgroundIonia Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundBruiser Icon
2
Yordle Opener
+2
LuluLulu
RumbleRumble
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
TeemoTeemo
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
4
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
LuluLulu
RumbleRumble
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
TristanaTristana
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
4
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
LuluLulu
RumbleRumble
NeekoNeeko
Poppy Poppy
Kennen Kennen
Trait BackgroundYordle Icon
4
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
3
Trait BackgroundArcanist Icon
2
B
Fast 9
Ziggs Ryze
Ekko
Zaun Opener
+1
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank
Cho'GathCho'Gath
EkkoEkko
ViVi
MalzaharMalzahar
Trait BackgroundZaun Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDisruptor Icon
2
Trait BackgroundJuggernaut Icon
2
Trait BackgroundVoid Icon
2
BlitzcrankBlitzcrank
Bard Bard
EkkoEkko
NeekoNeeko
ViVi
Trait BackgroundZaun Icon
3
Trait BackgroundDefender Icon
2
B
2
Ekko Reroll
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