With the LEC starting in mid-January, here are the rankings of the five best top lane players heading into the new season.
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LEC Top Lane Power Rankings – 2024 Winter Split
5. Odoamne
New name, new start? Odoamne will play in the newly-formed esports organization GIANTX for the 2024 season. While it’s not an entirely new beginning for the top lane player, the name and roster changes might bring a new wave of enthusiasm to put the 2023 year behind him.
What you can be sure, however, is that Odoamne will be a solid presence on the top side. I would like to see play more carry champions going forward but given the roster GIANTX has, it’s likely that he will stick to weakside. And you can be sure he will cover that role well.
4. Adam
Adam was a refreshing presence for the LEC and the top lane meta. At Worlds, he was able to showcase his champion pool as Team BDS surprised everyone with unique drafts and top lane picks. GODS (Garen, Olaf, Darius, and Sett) was a spicy addition to the team’s run in Korea and we can be sure that Adam will likely bring out those picks if the meta and situation calls.
That said, I still feel like Adam is a particular player to work around. While Team BDS did a great job last year at exploiting his champion pool, Adam still struggles when playing more traditional champions. He requires a decent amount of attention and the jungler must cover for him. The new season changes might favor his playstyle but I still wish Adam was more solid on the more “common” picks. And for that reason, I can only put him fourth in the rankings.
3. Wunder
Wunder’s swift return to the LEC proved that the player is still maintaining a high level of play and that the performance in the early part of 2023 was just a combination of things not working out. He might not be the type of carry top laner like T1 Zeus or IG’s YSKM, but you can be sure that Wunder can handle most of the matchups on his own.
He has occasional peak moments but I believe that his consistency is what makes him so special. Now that he will be playing in Team Heretics, I hope the coaching staff can find a way to draw out some of Wunder’s 2019 potential from the G2 days, utilizing him as the trump card in specific scenarios. For me, third place is his lower floor, but he can move up depending on how he behaves on TH.
2. Oscarinin
While Wunder gave more stability to the FNC’s roster, Oscarinin was the player with the potential to shift momentum in specific series or matches. Compared to the Danish top laner, Oscarinin is much more carry-oriented and it might benefit FNC in the new season as the importance of top and bot side should be more leveled.
The Spanish player improved a lot throughout the season and the injury probably didn’t allow him to unleash his full potential: 2024 will give us a better idea of Oscarinin’s level of play.
1. BrokenBlade
The crown of the LEC still goes to BrokenBlade. Not just because he was on the winning team that dominated the league for the majority of the season but also because he heavily contributed to G2’s success. While he arguably wasn’t the best top laner when it came to the laning phase, BrokenBlade made the difference with his champion pool and ability to make an impact in the teamfights and crucial moments.
Whether it’s a tank or a carry top, he can play them to a high enough level, making him the best all-rounded top laner in the league. While other players might be better at playing specific picks or playstyles, none of them come close to BrokenBlade in terms of flexibility. And given the increasing importance of drafts in recent years, this strength puts him above everyone else.
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