Standard LoR Meta Report – Patch 4.5 Week 1 – Best Ladder Decks
Meta Report for Standard format Patch 4.5 week 1 showcases all the data you need to understand the meta and start your climb.
Fizz Samira has been dominating the competitive scene, garnering the highest play rate on the ranked ladder and becoming a popular choice among players seeking a serious ladder climb. In response to its overwhelming power, Patch 4.5 has implemented nerfs to both Powder Pandemonium and Flair, but the question remains whether these adjustments are sufficient to rein in the deck’s prowess.
Additionally, the latest patch has introduced significant nerfs to Tristana and Bandle Gunners, resulting in a decrease in the overall play rate of all Tristana variants. The Bilgewater version of Tristana has been particularly impacted by the nerfs, as it heavily relied on the Bandle Gunners + Prize Fight combo to establish a winning condition.
Sources: The matches of data from May 24 to May 31 are from Runeterra.AR and LLor.
Most Successful Archetypes
Despite the nerfs to Flair and Powder Pandemonium, Fizz Samira maintains its spot in Tier 1. Kai’Sa Garen has exhibited exceptional performance on the ranked ladder, particularly with the rise of Karma Sett PZ.
- Tier 2 (Jinx Samira, Teemo Caitlyn FR, Teemo Tristana DE, Nasus SI, Vayne Aatrox Quinn, Ashe LeBlanc, Ekko Jinx (SH), Illaoi Jarvan IV, Heimerdinger Jayce (SI), Shen Jarvan IV, Malphite Taliyah, Maokai Nautilus, Pyke Rek’Sai, Gnar Norra NX, Swain Illaoi, Norra Veigar, Samira Varus, Senna Veigar, Samira Kennen, Garen Kai’Sa J4)
A lot of versatility in Tier 2, where many decks gained an advantage following the toning down of Fizz Samira’s strength. Teemo Caitlyn FR has demonstrated decent performance on the ranked ladder. However, the Tristana decks have fallen out of favor in the meta, with only the Demacia variant still seeing play.
- Meme Tier
Bard Norra
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A small part of the community has been experimenting with Bard Norra on the ranked ladder, incorporating Condense to copy Maduli, The Gatekeeper. Nevertheless, the deck continues to struggle to compete with popular meta decks such as Fizz Samira and Karma Sett.
Bard Norra maintains a win rate of 43.29%; it is still underperforming but has potential.
Underplayed and Overplayed Archetypes
In the chart below, I’ve plotted win rates versus play rates for 22 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: Fizz Samira. Despite the nerfs, Fizz Samira continues to deliver solid performances in the meta, triumphing over most decks on the ranked ladder. While the archetype has been somewhat weakened by the nerfs to Flair and Powder Pandemonium, it retains its powerful prowess.
Overplayed: Teemo Caitlyn PZ and Norra Bard. Both decks are not performing well on the ranked ladder, holding a low win rate, and should not be played if you’re looking to seriously climb the ladder.
Underplayed: Annie Jhin. With the surge of Karma Sett PZ decks, Annie Jhin seems to be performing better in Patch 4.5, boasting one of the highest win rates on the ranked ladder.
Hidden Gems:
LeBlanc Darius
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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21
Types
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18
13
0
3
Rarities
6
3
2
29
Mana Cost
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1
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7+
LeBlanc Daruis is holding up well on the ranked ladder with a solid win rate. The archetype adopts an aggressive gameplay style, capitalizing on early units like Crimson Pigion, Ruthless Raider, Tusk Speaker, and LeBlanc. By utilizing Bone Club on a low-cost Overwhelm unit, the deck transforms them into formidable threats capable of striking the Nexus for a lot of damage.
Might has also been incorporated into the deck’s arsenal, providing units like LeBlanc and Combat Cook with the Overwhelm keyword, thereby converting their power into Overwhelm damage that can reach the Nexus.
Furthermore, the deck features Whirling Death and Decisive Maneuver, which should be used offensively to create a more powerful attack. Removing a unit blocking your Overwhelm attacker can set up the stage for a lethal attack.
Balance Watch: A little early to call for balance changes as the meta is still adjusting. Fizz Samira continues its solid performance, barely affected by the nerfs. However, other Samira decks like Pantheon Samira and Varus Samira suffered more from the nerf to Flair.
Most Popular Archetypes
Karma Sett
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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22
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19
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Karma Sett has become the most-played deck across all ranks in Patch 4.5. The archetype’s win rate didn’t change much compared to the previous week, but the meta has been leaning toward countering Karma Sett. It currently has a 51.89% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Ashe LeBlanc.
Bad Matchups: Maokai Nautilus, Teemo Tristana DE, Garen Kai’Sa.
Fizz Samira
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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15
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24
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Rarities
6
7
12
15
Mana Cost
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1
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7+
Fizz Samira continues a powerful performance in the meta. The archetype dropped to the second-most-played deck across all ranks but holds the spot of the most-played deck in the Master rank. Fizz Samira has a 55.02% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Nasus SI, Ashe LeBlanc, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett, Jinx Samira, Ekko Jinx.
Kai'Sa Garen Jarvan IV
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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21
19
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21
13
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0
Rarities
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8
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19
Mana Cost
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Garen Kai’Sa Jarvan IV is one of the strongest decks in the meta, holding the highest win rate among the top 3 decks. The archetype has a 56.66% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Caitlyn Teemo FR, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Jarvan IV Shen.
Samira Jinx
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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25
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23
11
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0
Rarities
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6
3
25
Mana Cost
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1
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7+
Jinx Samira retains its aggressive strength, as the Flair nerf doesn’t affect it much at all. The deck has a 54.48% win rate across all ranks and a 55.59% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Ekko Jinx, Illaoi Swain, Teemo Caitlyn FR.
Nasus
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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24
16
Types
3
17
15
5
0
Rarities
3
5
16
16
Mana Cost
0
1
2
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7+
Although Nasus SI struggles against some of the top performers in the meta, it’s seeing a lot of play on the ranked ladder. The archetype has a 52.99% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Ekko Jinx, Maokai Nautilus, Garen Kai’Sa.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Karma Sett, Jinx Samira.
Teemo Caitlyn
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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Teemo Caitlyn FR is seeing more play in Patch 4.5, maintaining a 50.13% win rate across all ranks but dropping to 49.3% in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Jinx Samira, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Jarvan IV Shen
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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18
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22
12
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24
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Shen Jarvan IV is in the top 10 most-played decks with a 55.55% win rate across all ranks. The barrier mid-range deck is seeing more play since it acts as a safe choice to pick up in the current meta. It has an almost even matchup against popular decks like Samira Jinx, Fizz Samira, and Karma Sett PZ.
Good Matchups: Pyke Rek’Sai, Aatrox Vayne, Garen Kai’Sa.
Bad Matchups: Ekko Jinx, Nasus SI, Maokai Nautilus.
Pyke Rek'Sai
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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14
Types
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26
8
0
0
Rarities
6
4
3
27
Mana Cost
0
1
2
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6
7+
Pyke Rek’Sai maintains a solid performance in the meta, holding a 55.21% win rate across all ranks. That win rate drops to 53.3% in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Ashe LeBlanc, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Jinx Samira, Teemo Tristana DE.
Jinx Ekko
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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22
18
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6
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0
Rarities
6
7
6
21
Mana Cost
0
1
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Ekko Jinx drops out of the top 5 most-played decks compared to the previous week. However, the deck maintains a high win rate of 55.62% across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Fizz Samira, Jinx Samira, Pyke Rek’Sai.
Bad Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Nasus SI, Aatrox Vayne.
Vayne Aatrox Quinn
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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14
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Champions (6)
3
Vayne
3
5
Quinn
1
6
Aatrox
2
equipments (10)
1
The Darkin Bloodletters
2
2
The Darkin Aegis
2
2
The Darkin Harp
3
2
The Darkin Lodestone
1
2
The Darkin Spear
2
Vayne Aatrox Quinn is a great choice in the meta, as it beats most of the top performers. The archetype has a 55.33% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Jinx Samira, Ekko Jinx.
Bad Matchups: Nasus SI, Maokai Nautilus, Garen Kai’Sa.
Jhin Annie
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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Annie Jhin has the highest win rate among the top 22 most-played decks. The aggressive deck has a 56.52% win rate across all ranks and a 57.82% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Nasus SI, Maokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Jinx Samira, Ekko Jinx.
Jayce Heimerdinger
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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Heimerdinger Jayce shows an amazing performance in the current meta, despite having a rough time against the popular Karma Sett PZ deck. The archetype has a 56.04% win rate across all ranks and a 54.77% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Maokai Nautilus, Jinx Samira, Ashe LeBlanc.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Karma Sett PZ, Aatrox Vayne.
Swain Illaoi
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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12
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14
20
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0
Rarities
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5
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16
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Illaoi Swain has a 53.8% win rate across all ranks. It has a great matchup table, beating most of the popular meta decks.
Good Matchups: Karma Sett PZ, Jinx Samira, Ekko Jinx.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Jarvan IV Shen.
Azir Nasus Renekton
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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6
14
16
4
0
Rarities
6
5
12
17
Mana Cost
0
1
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3
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5
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7+
Champions (6)
3
Azir
2
4
Renekton
2
6
Nasus
2
landmarks (4)
1
Ancient Preparations
3
1
Buried Sun Disc
1
Mono Shurima is underperforming on the ranked ladder, having a 42.76% win rate across all ranks.
Good Matchups: Bard Norra, Mokai Nautilus.
Bad Matchups: Everything else.
Malphite Taliyah
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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Rarities
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21
Mana Cost
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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
Remarkably, Taliyah Malphite holds a high win rate on the ranked ladder. The landmark-oriented deck has a 56.05% win rate across all ranks and a 55.27% win rate in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Ashe LeBlanc, Shen Jarvan IV, Aatrox Vayne.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Ekko Jinx.
Bard Gnar Sejuani
created by Sorry • last updated 4 months ago
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29
7
Types
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21
10
0
3
Rarities
6
3
8
23
Mana Cost
0
1
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Gnar Bard Sejuani has a 51.67% win rate across all ranks. That win rate drops to 49.9% in the Master rank.
Good Matchups: Pyke Rek’Sai, Teemo Caitlyn FR, Samira Seraphine.
Bad Matchups: Fizz Samira, Nasus SI, Jinx Samira.
Closing Words
The Standard meta did not see drastic changes with the release of Patch 4.5. Tristana decks fell out of the meta, and other decks have a slightly better experience against Fizz Samira.
This is it for this week’s Meta Report; I’ll see you at the next one! Consider following me on Twitter to keep up with my content.
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