Riot believes League of Legends 'mage bot' strats are "healthy diversity" and "need to be viable"

League of Legends Lead Gameplay Designer Phroxzon explains why Riot is committed to mages in bot lane, despite being "a ...
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First Stand 2026 Bot Lane Meta Analysis and Breakdown

The bot lane meta at First Stand 2026 featured a mix of poke, utility, and hypercarry marksmen. Varus led Priority Scores at 61%, valued as a safe pick who can bully lanes when building for poke and ...