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Discovering the latest TFT meta is a must for conquering every lobby. If you're a bit lazy, let S-Games spill the beans on the late-season Ranked lineups to avoid for a fair LP game!
When deciding on a Ranked lineup, understanding the meta is vital to avoid unjust point losses. While the saying 'No lineup is weak, only the player lacks skill' holds true, raw power often prevails over supreme skills. Without further ado, let's dive into the top 5 Ranked lineups to dodge at the end of this season.
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Katarina - The Assassin
Katarina is a 3-cost reroll carry with high-quality AOE damage. However, after recent changes, she truly shines only in the Assassin trait, which has become quite rare in recent patches. Additionally, the mid-game stage in the current meta is challenging, dominated by various powerful 4-cost carries. Therefore, if you don't luck into a 3-star Katarina early and don't add at least one more unit, you might find yourself eliminated from the lobby.
Warwick - The Valiant
The Zaun tribe excels with champions suitable for the main carry role. However, don't invest too much trust in Warwick, even with the Greedy Hunter core. The reason is the overwhelming Tank meta, making Warwick ineffective without armor/magic resist items. Moreover, current lineups favor crowd control champions like Sejuani or Lissandra. Without a Quicksilver Sash, even a 3-star Warwick quickly falls.
Kayle - The Strategist
Although Kayle the Strategist is highly praised, Kayle the Tank struggles to secure a top 4 position. This lineup demands high champion and level requirements. If you use gold for hyper-rolling, you won't reach level 9 to unlock Kayle's full potential. On the other hand, saving money will cause you to miss the optimal phase to roll for unit upgrades. In conclusion, Kayle the Tank is a Ranked lineup you shouldn't play at the current stage.
Yasuo - Ionia
In theory, Yasuo deserves the title of 'The Lord' in TFT as he can cut through the enemy team forcefully. However, Yasuo's target selection mechanism is quite foolish, prioritizing the most crowded area. To counter this, players only need to spread out their carries a bit. That's why the Yasuo - Ionia lineup has only a 40% chance of making it to the top 4 according to Metatft.com statistics.
Azir - Shurima
If you're thinking of playing Azir with the Shurima synergy, think again. In the current meta, the Shurima tribe has only a 35.2% chance to reach the top 4, falling below Zaun after Riot's nerf. The Shurima effect provides only additional maximum health and a 'modest' attack speed boost, offering limited strength. Moreover, the tribe's healing effect is countered by Sunfire Cape and Morellonomicon. Therefore, when choosing Azir as your carry, players tend to focus on maximizing the Strategist synergy rather than Shurima.
Above are the top 5 Ranked lineups you urgently need to avoid unless you want your points to plummet like a stock market crash. However, if you have a passion for playing with fire, you can still try these lineups as long as you have enough knowledge, experience, and daring. Wishing you quick success in achieving your desired rank, and see you in the next article!
