Tier List Normal Games Update September 2011

Hi everyone,

I want to thank you all for reading my blog and sending me your helpful emails and comments! Lately, I have been bombarded with requests to do an *updated* champion tier list due to the new patches and new champions. Since there are so many updates, I have decided to make new POSTS (not pages) with the new champion tier list updates, which I will link to from my main tier list page. Here is my updated normal game tier list for September 2011:

Tier 1

Amumu
Annie

ChoGath

Garen

Irelia

Jarvan IV

Katarina

Kennen
Lee Sin
Leona

Malphite

Malzahar

Maokai

Mordekaiser

Nasus

Nocturne
Orianna

Rammus

Renekton

Rumble

Singed

Sona
Soraka
Wukong

Vladimir

Xin Zhao

Tier 2

Akali
Alistar
Anivia
Ashe
Brand
Caitlyn
Cassiopeia 
Gangplank
Karma
Master Yi
Miss Fortune
Olaf
Shen
Sion
Taric
Trundle
Twisted Fate
Vayne
Veigar
Yorick
Zilean

Tier 3

Dr.Mundo
Evelynn
Fiddlesticks
Galio
Heimerdinger
Janna
Jax
Karthus
Kassadin
Kayle
KogMaw
Lux
Morgana
Nunu
Pantheon
Poppy
Riven
Ryze
Talon
Tristana
Tryndamere
Udyr
Warwick 

Tier 4

Blitzcrank
Corki
Ezreal
Gragas
LeBlanc
Nidalee
Shaco
Sivir
Swain
Teemo
Twitch
Urgot

Descriptions of the Tiers


Tier 1 Description
Tier 1 champions are mainstream, almost 'instant-win' champions in the hands of basically any player. They make great additions to any team, usually require very little items to dominate, are useful early-mid-late game, deal loads of damage, have survivability, can survive ganks, can save teammates from harm, are great lane pushers, have a lower learning curve than Tiers 2/3/4, and generally do not require intense farming in order to be of any use. If you see a teammate pick one of these champions, rest assured that your team stands a better chance of winning. You can just pick these champions for the first time and win most games with them easily.


Tier 2 Description
Tier 2 champions are great for most games and in most situations. They can hold their own in any lane and can dominate a game if powered up. Tier 2 champions make great complements to the Tier 1 champions. They are quite dangerous on their own, and are useful in almost every situation.


Tier 3 Description
Tier 3 champions are fun champions to play in general. Average players will win roughly 50% of their games with these champions, as these champions tend to deal very little damage, are more support than at the core of the team, require more skill to play than Tier 1 or Tier 2 champions, are not lane pushers, do not farm as easily as other champions, and really shine in premade teams where players syngergize well and poised to take advantage of these champions' abilities.


Tier 4 Description
These champions are not recommended for normal 5v5 solo que play in the hands of an average player. They require high learning curves, massive farming, have very little survivability, and/or are useful in only a few situations. If you have already learned how to use these champions, then by all means, use them! But beginners should stay far away from these champions if they want to win games. Leave these champions to the pros, as pros can utilize these champions to their fullest potential!


EDITORIAL NOTES
I made this list in response to my readers' (your) requests. Some things I must point out are as follows:

1. This tier list is for normal 5v5 solo queue.
2. This tier list assumes that players have only average experience with the game (about 300-500 normal game wins), are average in skill level, are only casual/hobby/leisure gamers, and use common, straight-forward item/skill builds for each champion. Please do not confuse this tier list with a 'draft mode' tier list (I recommend Elementz's tier lists for such hardcore gaming tier lists).
3. This tier list is solely my own personal opinion and is based on my own personal experiences in normal 5v5 solo queue.
4. This tier list only lists the champions in their respective tiers. I have general descriptions of each tier, but do not plan on explaining my decisions on a per-champion-basis, so please do not ask!
5. Everyone has their own opinions, and all are welcome to comment with useful feedback. Any type of trolling will be promptly deleted.
6. This tier list is not intended to be a type of bible for players, and therefore is not recommended to be used as such. 
7. This tier list is subject to change based on my experiences and personal opinion! Newly released champions will be added after careful review!
8. Yes, you can copy my work! All that I ask is that you link back to my site (http://gosuleagueoflegends.blogspot.com/)! 
9. I hope that you enjoy my work and if you find it useful, please leave a comment below or share it with friends via the 'share' buttons, and subscribe to my posts through the subscription links on the right side of my site!  
10. *Special note* I understand that all of the champions have their strengths and weaknesses which can be harnessed to their fullest potential by extraordinarily skilled players. If you are one of these elite players, then this tier list does not apply to you! Elite players can, in essence, use any champion and win just about every game, regardless of what champion they use or what team they are playing on! Kudos to you, and please disregard any information which I provide on this article, as you surely far surpass any level of knowledge that I may have to offer! Please remember that this entire blog is based around casual, experienced, advanced gamers, but not necessarily hardcore, tournament, elite gamers.

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