The BEST League of Legends Midlaners in the World 2024 – RANKED

Being the midlane position in League of Legends esports, it has always been a cradle of talented players and strong competition. With fewer days left in 2024, some of the most intense plays we have seen come from some of the best midlaners around the world. Below is the ranking of the best midlaners entering for Worlds 2024:

1. Chovy (Gen.G)

Jeong “Chovy” Ji-hoon is, undoubtedly, one of the best midlaners in League of Legends history. Playing for Gen.G, Chovy has a nearly ridiculously vast champion pool combined with fantastic mechanics that enable him to suit diverse game situations.

Chovy also had his year of international success when he contributed to Gen.G claiming their first MSI title by beating Bilibili Gaming in the finals with a score of 3-1. Aside from that, his plays during MSI were crucial since he showed excellent game-reading skills and awesome decision-making skills at climactic moments. Chovy indeed is a good example of the transformation of a promising rookie to a seasoned champion that exemplifies real dedication and skill, thus being a textbook example for aspiring mid laners from the rest of the world.

2. Faker (T1)

Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok is arguably the greatest League of Legends player ever. As the face of T1, Faker has played a role in and influenced the competitive scene since his debut in 2013. For a player as deeply knowledgeable about the game as Faker, he can play many champions that most people would consider off-beat, such as classic mages and slightly unorthodox picks.

In 2024, despite the ups and downs that T1’s roster change encounters and the inconsistency in which they present on stage, a leadership like Faker’s is priceless. He shows great adaptation and resilience that allows him to single-handedly carry his team through tough matches on numerous occasions. In high-stakes games, where the situation seems lost, his experience and exact mechanics would always stand out, and most of the time, turn around such dire situations into a win.

3. ShowMaker

Heo “ShowMaker” Su has been one of the top mid laners since his breakout with DAMWON Gaming (now Dplus KIA).  Known for being aggressive to a fault and having high mechanic skills, ShowMaker is amazing at taking advantage of an enemy’s mistakes to build plays for himself or create favorable situations for his team.

ShowMaker was one of the ones who showed massive promise throughout the domestic competition; he also had a spectacular run at the international competitions in 2024. Playing high-damage champions such as Azir and LeBlanc should give him a great advantage in lanes with his ability to dominate them while creating crunching map pressure. He has been highly commended for his synergy with his jungler, as their coordinated ganks tend to translate into early advantages that Dplus KIA can carry into the rest of the match.

4. knight

Knight became one of the most exciting talents in the League of Legends scene while playing for Bilibili Gaming, particularly known for his aggressive laning phase and the ability to snowball the game. He boasts an incredibly deep champion pool that stretches from assassins to control mages.

He has been an important factor in Bilibili Gaming’s success so far in this MSI. During the end stretch of MSI, he was found to have outstanding kill contributions and also significant teamfight contributions. Knight plays well to the needs of his team, whether it is aggressive or they need him to peel, really proving that he’s a versatile mid laner.

5. Caps

Rasmus “Caps” Winther is recognized for creating innovative and most often unanticipated champion picks with a really aggressive playstyle of always sneaking past the opponent undetected. Being G2 Esports’ star mid laner, he has always kept an elite level performance throughout numerous seasons.

Caps was often phenomenal in his adaptability through the run G2 had during European competitions, carrying out complex and highly aggressive matchups with great strategic depth and mechanical precision. Experiencing the pressure, he can thrive from that as game-changing plays come along to swing momentum towards G2.

6. Xiaohu

Li “Xiaohu” Yuan-Hao has successfully stepped from top lane into mid lane over the past few years while displaying very impressive player versatility. As Weibo Gaming’s mid laner, Xiaohu blends deep game knowledge and excellent mechanics.

Xiaohu has played a part behind Weibo Gaming’s competitive success in 2024, performing consistently with a real capacity to play offense as well as demonstrate defensive awareness. His roam is good enough for him to influence other lanes while at the same time applying pressure in mid lane.

Conclusion

Mid laners in League of Legends are one of the most hotly contested roles, with each bringing a level of individual strength to their team. The competition is intense, and as these players aim for greatness in the next tournaments, fans are in for some spectacular tie-ups that only would further etch their names into history books of the game. As we go deeper into 2024, without a doubt, these mid laners will shape League of Legends’ competitive landscape.