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Patch 13.18 has been hailed by many gamers as the playground where top lane carries make a strong comeback, with numerous popular marksmen being nerfed. Based on evaluations, these are the mightiest top lane champions in the 13.18 patch.
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Olaf
The battle-crazed warrior Olaf stands tall as the first name on this list. With hyper carry marksmen no longer dominating, this Viking with two axes has a chance to make a powerful comeback in the top lane.
Strengths
- Consistent early game damage output.
- Exerts significant lane pressure, especially in the early game.
- Excels in skirmishes and split pushing.
- Easy to pick up and master.
Weaknesses
- Lacks necessary mobility.
- Diminished pressure towards late game.
Illaoi
Illaoi remains a perennial top lane best choice in any patch. What makes her terrifying isn't just her ability to pressure the entire map but her ability to exert pressure on a single lane.
Strengths
- Exceptionally strong in solo lanes with abundant damage and sustain.
- Difficult to gank, capable of taking down multiple attackers.
- Highly versatile in combat, able to skirmish and all-in powerfully.
Weaknesses
- Lacks mobility in his kit, susceptible to kiting.
- Struggles to support teammates in large-scale engagements.
Tryndamere
Despite continuous buffs and nerfs within a span of 2 weeks, Tryndamere still maintains his position in the top lane in patch 13.18 of LoL. He's ready to chop down any enemy in front of him, diving into combat confidently with his Undying Rage.
Strengths
- Consistently strong throughout the game, from laning phase to team fights.
- Plays with a particularly oppressive and annoying style.
- Extremely resilient in fights.
Weaknesses
- Lacks crowd control tools, target control.
- Vulnerable to counters when facing skilled opponents.
Fiora
Also making a strong comeback in LoL patch 13.18, Fiora is dominating the top lane. Her ability to deal mixed damage along with substantial sustain enables Fiora players with good skills to survive in almost any matchup:
Strengths
- Versatile gameplay, high annoyance factor.
- Mixed damage output so not afraid of tanks.
- High mobility, good survivability in skirmishes.
Weaknesses
- Requires a large amount of items to unleash full potential.
- Even small mistakes can lead to severe lane disadvantage.
- Demands individual skill proficiency at a high level.
Poppy
Poppy, the rare top lane tank, still remains popular in recent patches and seasons. In a meta where mobile champions are highly favored, the Keeper of the Hammer becomes more formidable than ever.
Strengths
- Offers versatile gameplay with crowd control, ability to disrupt enemy spells.
- Laning phase often smooth sailing as few champions can outright dominate the lane.
- Exceptionally resilient.
Weaknesses
- Can backfire if not used intelligently.
- Usually only manages to draw even during laning phase, lacks pressure.
Here's the list of top lane champions rated highest in the LMHT 13.16 update. We hope that the information provided by Mytour will assist you on your upcoming ranked climb.
