LoR Meta Report – Patch 4.3 Week 2 – Best Ladder Decks
Meta Report Patch 4.3 week 2 showcases all the data you need to understand the meta and start your climb.
Runeterra Meta Report for Patch 4.3 Week 2 is here! Several new decks have ascended to the top of the meta while others have suffered a decrease in their play rates. The current week’s Meta Report includes a larger dataset than the previous week, allowing for a more precise representation of the meta, especially in the Master rank.
Let’s take a look at all the developments in the meta.
Sources: The data presented here are from Runeterra.AR and LLor, covering the period from April 4th to April 10th.
Most Successful Archetypes
Tier 1 (Fizz Samira, Karma Sett, Ashe LeBlanc, Samira Leona)
Notably, Ashe LeBlanc has earned a spot in Tier 1, holding the highest play rate on the ranked ladder. Samira Leona has maintained a solid performance and even outperformed the widely popular Fizz Samira archetype.
Tier 2 (Gwen Quinn, Vayne Aatrox, Garen Jarvan IV, Heimerdinger Jayce (SI), Kayn Aatrox, Malphite Taliyah, Maokai Nautilus, Caitlyn Jayce, Seraphine Jack, Annie Caitlyn, Swain Illaoi, Udyr Galio, Samira Riven Varus, Norra Veigar, Miss Fortune Quinn, Lissandra Taliyah, Jax Ornn, Ekko Jinx (SH), Akshan Varus, Pyke Rek’Sai, Heimerdinger Norra, Senna Veigar, Norra Veigar)
There is a lot of diversity in Tier 2 with new decks like Galio Udyr, Malphite Taliya, and Samira Riven Varus joining the top-played decks. The introduction of the Rotation format has enabled the comeback of many archetypes that had been overpowered by some of the previously dominant cards.
Meme Tier
Azir Nasus Renekton
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
40
Types
6
18
11
5
0
Rarities
6
6
7
21
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Champions (6)
3
Azir
2
4
Renekton
2
6
Nasus
2
landmarks (5)
1
Ancient Preparations
3
1
Buried Sun Disc
2
The Mono Shurima archetype has witnessed a significant drop in play rate since Xerath‘s rotation. However, a few elite players on the ranked ladder continue to test Mono Shurima with Azir, Nasus, and Renekton.
This modified version of Mono Shurima adds Ascended’s Rise to the list to accelerate Nasus and Renekton’s level-up. Both Renekton and Nasus pose an immediate threat once they’re Ascended. When both Nasus and Renekton are Ascended, they pose a immediate threat, with Nasus targeting the Nexus directly through his Fearsome keyword and -3|0 ability, and Renekton dealing a substantial amount of Overwhelm damage, threatening to destroy the Nexus. Unfortunately, the archetype has been struggling on the ranked ladder, with a win rate of only 38%.
Underplayed and Overplayed Archetypes
In the chart below, I’ve plotted win rates versus play rates for 21 decks to demonstrate which archetypes can be seen as the ‘kings’ in the current meta, and which decks can be labeled as ‘overplayed’ or ‘underplayed’.
The Y-Axis represents the win rate whereas the X-Axis represents the play rate.
Meta Kings: Karma Sett and Samira Leona. While Karma Sett doesn’t hold the highest win rate, it is considered one of the best decks in the meta. It requires skill to pilot, but once mastered, it can beat unfavorable matchups. As for Samira Leona, it’s an aggressive deck that can quickly close out games before opponents can implement their strategies. It has one of the best matchup tables in the current meta.
Overplayed: Caitlyn Teemo. It’s not a good choice for players looking to climb the ranks, despite being in the top 15 most-played decks, it can barely hold a 45% win rate.
Underplayed: Samira Riven Varus. This deck barely made it into the top 22 decks of this week’s meta report. The archetype has one of the highest win rates among the top 22 decks, and taking a look at its matchup table, Samira Riven Varus seems like a solid choice for the ranked ladder.
Hidden Gems:
Jarvan IV Illaoi
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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25
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14
17
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14
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Illaoi Demacia isn’t a new concept; it used to be a popular deck when Illaoi was paired with Vayne. Currently, players are testing out the Illaoi Jarvan IV deck on the ranked ladder, which has a 55.79% win rate. This deck aims to grow the stats of the Tentacle to benefit Illaoi, enabling additional Nexus damage and the possibility of leveling up Illaoi. Cataclysm can also be utilized on Illaoi to deal more Nexus damage while accelerating her level-up condition. Additionally, The Sea’s Voice gives the Tentacle the Overwhelm keyword, turning it into an immediate late-game threat that cannot be ignored.
On turn 6/7, Jarvan IV enters the battlefield at burst speed, pulling away the strongest unit and paving the way for more of your units to strike the Nexus. If allowed to level up, he will make it challenging for the opponent to develop crucial units.
Balance Watch: Karma and Coin. A lot of players in the community have expressed their dissatisfaction playing against Karma Sett once turn 10 hits. Karma is an extremely powerful champion once she’s leveled up and can single-handedly shift the game in your favor. However, if she has access to extra mana, playing against her can become almost impossible. The double cast on Coin can refill Sett Karma’s mana completely, enabling them to expend more resources in a single turn and make it virtually impossible for the opponent to mount a comeback.
Place your Bets offers value advantage in enabling a formidable late-game Karma. With its unique combination of additional card draw and the provision of 4 Coin, it provides the resources to dominate the game.
Most Popular Archetypes
LeBlanc Ashe
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
17
23
Types
6
19
15
0
0
Rarities
6
7
10
17
Mana Cost
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1
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7+
Ashe LeBlanc is the most-played deck on the ranked ladder. The Frostbite midrange deck has a 55.1% win rate across all ranks; that win rate drops to 52.65% in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Gwen Quinn, Leona Samira, Aatrox Kayn.
Bad Matchups: Pyke Rek’Sai, Jack Seraphine, Annie Caitlyn.
Karma Sett
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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21
Types
6
10
24
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Rarities
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5
9
20
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
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5
6
7+
Karma Sett continues a solid performance and maintains its spot as the second most played deck on the ranked ladder. The control deck has a 51.12% win rate across all ranks, but its win rate jumps up to 56.01% in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Jack Seraphine, Annie Caitlyn, Heimerdinger Jayce.
Bad Matchups: Gwen Quinn, Leona Samira, Vayne Aatrox.
Fizz Samira
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
24
16
Types
6
14
20
0
0
Rarities
6
11
12
11
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Fizz Samira loses popularity, dropping from first to second place in terms of play rate. The archetype has also seen a drop in win rate as players adapted to its play style and more counterdecks emerged. Fizz Samira has a 53.55% win rate across all ranks and a 50.99% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Pyke Rek’Sai, Taliyah Malphite, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Gwen Quinn, Leona Samira, Annie Caitlyn.
Quinn Gwen
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
14
26
Types
6
14
17
3
0
Rarities
6
6
17
11
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Gwen Quinn’s win rate has dropped compared to the previous week. The deck beats some of the top-played decks in the meta, which makes it a popular choice on the ladder as an anti-meta deck. It currently has a 52.97% win rate across all ranks and a 49.92% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Karma Sett, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Leona Samira, Garen Jarvan IV.
Samira Leona
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
16
24
Types
6
25
9
0
0
Rarities
6
6
6
22
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
One of the best decks in the current meta and has been seeing more play recently. Leona Samira has a 56.42% win rate across all ranks and a 55.54% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Fizz Samira, Gwen Quinn.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Heimerdinger Jayce, Riven Samira Varus.
Maokai Nautilus
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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14
26
Types
6
18
16
0
0
Rarities
6
4
15
15
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
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5
6
7+
Maokai Nautilus makes it into the top 10 most-played decks on the ranked ladder. The Deep deck has a 51.49% win rate across all ranks and a 49.32% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Aatrox Kayn, Jack Seraphine.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Pyke Rek’Sai, Gwen Quinn.
Jack Seraphine
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
14
26
Types
6
10
21
3
0
Rarities
6
7
10
17
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Spells (21)
0
Warning Shot
1
1
Piltovan Tellstones
1
2
Ebb
1
2
Encore
1
2
Heavy Metal
1
2
High Note
1
2
Line ‘Em Up
1
2
Make it Rain
1
2
Mystic Shot
1
2
Rummage
1
2
Time Trick
1
3
Aftershock
1
3
Piltover Peacemaker
1
3
Sump Fumes
1
4
Caustic Riff
3
5
Drum Solo
1
6
Formula
1
6
Hexbliterator
1
7
Sputtering Songspinner
1
Jack Seraphine has a good matchup against a couple of the top-tier decks. It has a 49.94% win rate across all ranks and a 51.29% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Ashe LeBlanc, Annie Caitlyn.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Maokai Nautilus, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Caitlyn Annie
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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25
15
Types
6
9
22
3
0
Rarities
6
3
14
17
Mana Cost
0
1
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7+
Annie Caitlyn is struggling on the rank ladder; it can beat two popular decks but has a bad matchup against most of the meta. The archetype has a 49.86% win rate across all ranks and a 46.31% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Ashe LeBlanc, Malphite Taliyah.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Gwen Quinn, Aatrox Kayn.
Vayne Aatrox Quinn
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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28
3
Types
6
14
9
0
11
Rarities
6
11
14
9
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Champions (6)
3
Vayne
3
5
Quinn
1
6
Aatrox
2
equipments (11)
1
The Darkin Bloodletters
3
2
The Darkin Aegis
1
2
The Darkin Fan
1
2
The Darkin Harp
3
2
The Darkin Spear
3
Vayne Aatrox Quinn was gaining popularity early in Patch 4.3. However, with the rise of Ashe LeBlanc, the archetype found a formidable foe and has dropped in popularity.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Jack Seraphine, Fizz Samira.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Gwen Quinn, Maokai Nautilus.
Malphite Taliyah
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
21
19
Types
6
11
13
10
0
Rarities
6
6
7
21
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Champions (6)
5
Taliyah
3
7
Malphite
3
landmarks (10)
1
Ancient Preparations
3
2
Mystic Vortex
2
3
Dragon Roost
2
4
Salt Spire
3
Taliyah Malphite makes an appearance in the top 15 most-played decks. The landmark-oriented deck has been performing well on the ranked ladder, holding a 53.5% win rate across all ranks and a 50.17% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Maokai Nautilus, Jack Seraphine.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Gwen Quinn, Annie Caitlyn.
Swain Illaoi
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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9
Types
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20
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Rarities
6
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15
13
Mana Cost
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Swain Illaoi is the most popular Swain deck out there. It has a 53.05% win rate across all ranks and a 49.16% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Gwen Quinn, Jack Seraphine, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Leona Samira, Annie Caitlyn.
Jinx Ekko
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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19
21
Types
6
16
15
3
0
Rarities
6
5
6
23
Mana Cost
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7+
The old Ekko Jinx deck is still putting up a good performance on the ranked ladder. The archetype has a 52.82% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Gwen Quinn, Leona Samira, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Ashe LeBlanc, Jack Seraphine.
Lissandra Taliyah
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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19
21
Types
6
10
18
6
0
Rarities
6
5
12
17
Mana Cost
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7+
Lissandra Taliyah is underperforming on the ranked ladder. The deck has a 49.68% win rate across all ranks and a 47.14% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Jack Seraphine, Annie Caitlyn, Caitlyn Teemo.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Gwen Quinn, Leona Samira.
Caitlyn Jayce
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
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26
14
Types
6
13
21
0
0
Rarities
6
2
7
25
Mana Cost
0
1
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7+
Caitlyn Jayce deck has a win rate of 52.08% across all ranks and a 50.95% win rate in the Master rank. It’s a solid anti-meta deck because of its ability to beat most of the top 5 most-played decks.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Leona Samira, Ashe LeBlanc.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Gwen Quinn, Maokai Nautilus.
Udyr Galio
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
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8
Types
6
21
8
0
5
Rarities
6
8
12
14
Mana Cost
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Udyr Galio makes it into the top 22 most played decks! The archetype is performing decently, holding a 51.49% win rate across all ranks and a 50.12% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Annie Caitlyn, Jack Seraphine.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Fizz Samira, Leona Samira.
Samira Varus Riven
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
16
6
Types
6
14
17
0
3
Rarities
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3
15
16
Mana Cost
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Samira Riven Varus is on the rise and has one of the highest win rates on the ranked ladder. The archetype has a 54.9% win rate across all ranks and a 56.19% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett, Leona Samira, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Gwen Quinn, Annie Caitlyn.
Senna Veigar
created by Sorry • last updated 6 months ago
Regions
22
18
Types
6
16
18
0
0
Rarities
6
0
15
19
Mana Cost
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7+
Veigar Senna is not holding up well on the ranked ladder. The deck has a 48.96% win rate across all ranks and a 47.47% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Caitlyn Teemo, Annie Caitlyn.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Leona Samira, Aatrox Kayn.
Closing Words
In general, the meta feels in a healthy state. The meta continues to advance and change as players continue to find the best decks to play on the ranked ladder and in the tournament scene.
This is it for this week’s Meta Report; I’ll see you at the next one!
Sorry
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