Get ready for the League of Legends World Championship 2023! As the biggest stage for pro play, we can expect to see some power picks dominating the Rift. While there are over 160 champions to choose from, the metagame narrows down the pool significantly. Here are our top tips for the most-picked champions at Worlds 2023:
Kai’Sa: The Unstoppable Force
When it comes to Worlds 2023, Kai’Sa is a champion you can bet on seeing in almost every game. Since the item rework in Patch 13.19, she has become a force to be reckoned with. Her versatility allows her to adapt to various matchups, and when paired with a tank support, she becomes a formidable threat to single out enemy targets. However, her popularity may also make her a prime target for bans if teams don’t secure her early.
Lee Sin: The Master of the Jungle
Lee Sin is the go-to jungler for pros in Patch 13.19. Despite his challenging mechanics, professional players have mastered his kit. With a shield, high damage, and a knockback, Lee Sin excels at engaging and disengaging in solo or team fights. The recent buffs to both Lee Sin and his core item, Goredrinker, make him a highly contested pick at Worlds 2023.
Alistar: The Resurgent Tank Support
After spending several years in the shadows, Alistar has risen to the top of the tanky support meta once again. Expect to see him frequently picked by playmaking supports at Worlds 2023. Alistar’s abilities have shorter cooldowns in the mid-game, allowing him to unleash his devastating combo more often. As a tank with crowd-control abilities, he can handle most matchups in the bot lane with ease.
Rakan: The Lategame Playmaker
In the tank support meta of Season 13, Rakan has consistently been a playmaking pick for pros, even in Patch 13.19. With low cooldowns on his abilities, Rakan becomes an unstoppable force in the lategame. His ultimate can charm enemies in teamfights, turning the tide in favor of his team. Rakan’s versatility allows him to synergize well with most champions, making him a solid support choice at Worlds 2023.
Taliyah: The Map Manipulator
While champions with combat-based ultimates are highly sought after, Taliyah stands out despite lacking one. Pros in Patch 13.19 favor her as a jungle and mid lane pick, and we can expect to see her frequently played at Worlds 2023. Taliyah’s ultimate can effectively section off the map, initiating team fights or aiding in disengagement. Combined with her slows and high damage, she can be a game-changing asset.
Orianna: The Mid Lane Maestro
Orianna takes the crown as the most picked mid lane champion for pros in Patch 13.19. Her ultimate is crucial in team fights, capable of turning the tide in her team’s favor. With her range and shield, Orianna can safely dominate the laning phase, allowing her jungler to focus on other objectives. Expect to see her frequently gracing the Rift at Worlds 2023.
K’Sante: The Challenging Top Laner
K’Sante has become a popular pick for pros across all regions in Patch 13.19. While his kit may be difficult to master, it offers crowd control, invulnerability, and damage. These qualities make him a strong presence in team fights and a stable top lane choice. As K’Sante’s rework looms on the horizon, Worlds 2023 will showcase the last hurrah for this specific set of stats and passives.
Xayah: The Critical Striker
In Patch 13.19, Xayah stands out as one of the top AD carries chosen by pros. When built with Berserker’s Greaves, Navori Quickblades, and Kraken Slayer, her critical strike chance and attack damage make her a must-pick. If not secured early in the draft, Xayah may become a prime ban target due to her exceptional performance on the Rift.
Bonus: Aphelios – The Comfort Pick
Although not a meta champion in Patch 13.19, Aphelios remains a sought-after pick on the professional stage. His versatility and high damage output make him a comfort pick for many pros. While his win rate may not be the best, teams often choose him to deny opponents from picking him. Keep an eye out for Aphelios in the bot lane at Worlds 2023 when other popular ADCs are unavailable.
Additionally, expect to see Ezreal, Nautilus, Vi, Jax, and Azir frequently picked in South Korea, as they are favorites among League of Legends professionals.
Source: DOTESPORTS
