[Week 1, November] Weekly Champion News: 14.21 Patch Comparison 🤖

✅ Selection Criteria

• Data from the 14.21 Patch period: 10/23 ~ 10/29 and 10/30 ~ 11/04
• Emerald rank and above
• Champions selected based on notable changes in win rate, pick rate, and ban rate

TL;DR

• TOP
  • Teemo - 🍄 Teemo's pick and ban rates are up slightly! More players are falling for his charms!
  • Ksante - 📉 Ksante's popularity has dropped. His win rate went up, but people are playing him less.
• JUNGLE
  • Xin Zhao - 🏹 Xin Zhao saw a small bump in pick and ban rates thanks to meta shifts. Being more useful to the team has really helped him out.
  • Elise - 🕷 Elise is struggling across the board, losing ground to other junglers. Maybe it's because others are coming up!
• MID
  • Galio - 🦸‍♂️ Galio has improved across the board, making him a more valuable strategic pick.
  • Vex - 😟 Vex's win rate dipped a bit, but she's still seen as a threat.
• ADC
  • Ashe - 🎯 Ashe's pick rate shot up, making her a fan favorite. Her ban rate did go down a bit, though.
  • Kai'Sa - 🌌 Kai'Sa's pick and ban rates are both dropping, even though her win rate ticked up a little.
• SUPPORT
  • Alistar - 🐮 Alistar's win rate went up slightly, making him a more attractive pick for team comps.
  • Thresh - 🔗 Despite having a high pick rate, Thresh is being played less often. Looks like other supports are taking over.

TOP

   Compared to data from two weeks ago versus last week, the champion with an upward trend, Teemo, saw his average win rate drop by 0.42, his average play rate increase by 0.27, and his average ban rate remain flat at 0.00. Teemo's pick and ban rates ticked up compared to last week, meaning more players are picking him while he maintains a relatively solid win rate. This suggests Teemo is becoming a more important factor in the game.

On the flip side, the champion with a downward trend, Ksante, saw his average win rate go up by 0.09, his average play rate drop by 1.56, and his average ban rate drop by 0.05. Ksante's pick and ban rates both declined compared to last week, showing his popularity among players is waning. Even though his win rate went up a bit, the key takeaway is that people are just playing him less often.

JUNGLE

   Compared to data from two weeks ago versus last week, the champion with an upward trend, Xin Zhao, saw his average win rate drop by 0.1%, his average play rate increase by 0.67, and his average ban rate stay the same. Xin Zhao's pick and ban rates saw a small increase compared to last week, likely tied to recent meta changes. A key factor is that despite a relatively low ban rate, he maintains stable performance and has increased his contribution to the team.

On the other hand, the champion with a downward trend, Elise, saw her average win rate drop by 0.62, her average play rate drop by 0.48, and her average ban rate drop by 0.21. Elise has been trending down in every metric over the past week, with particularly notable drops in win rate and pick rate. This seems to be the result of skill adjustments in recent patches and the rise of other junglers, weakening her competitive edge.

MID

   Compared to data from two weeks ago versus last week, the champion with an upward trend, Galio, saw his average win rate increase by 0.5, his average play rate increase by 1.49, and his average ban rate increase by 0.13. Galio has shown positive trends in every metric compared to last week. His win rate and pick rate both went up slightly, showing he's performing consistently well. This suggests his usefulness in team compositions and his strategic value have increased.

On the other hand, the champion with a downward trend, Vex, saw her average win rate drop by 0.53, her average play rate drop by 0.04, and her average ban rate increase by 0.17. Vex's win rate has been on a bit of a decline in recent weeks, which could be due to meta shifts or opponents figuring out how to play against her better. On the plus side, the small increase in her ban rate shows she's still seen as a real threat.

ADC

   Compared to data from two weeks ago versus last week, the champion with an upward trend, Ashe, saw her average win rate drop by 0.33%, her average play rate jump by 5.02, and her average ban rate drop by 0.86. Ashe showed positive changes in pick rate and win rate compared to last week. Her pick rate especially skyrocketed, proving she's a top pick for players. Her ban rate dropped a bit but is still high, showing she's a feared pick for the enemy team.

On the other hand, the champion with a downward trend, Kai'Sa, saw her average win rate increase by 0.34, her average play rate drop by 3.98, and her average ban rate drop by 0.67. Kai'Sa's pick and ban rates both declined compared to last week, with her play frequency going down. While her win rate went up slightly, she's overall being picked less than other champions. This is likely due to meta shifts or the rise of other strong picks.

SUPPORT

   Compared to data from two weeks ago versus last week, the champion with an upward trend, Alistar, saw his average win rate increase by 0.39, his average play rate drop by 0.71, and his average ban rate drop by 0.08. Alistar's win rate rose slightly compared to last week, which is a positive outcome even with a lower pick rate. His ban rate also went down a bit, making him potentially more available for team comps.

On the other hand, the champion with a downward trend, Thresh, saw his average win rate increase by 0.06, his average play rate drop by 1.15, and his average ban rate drop by 0.18. Even though Thresh's pick rate was high, the frequency at which he's being played has dropped. This can be seen as a shift caused by other support champions stealing the spotlight, and his ban rate has also fallen, suggesting his strategic importance has waned a bit.