Patch 4.18 Top Lane Tier List
Champions in bold will have an explanation as to why they are in their tier.
God Tier
Champions in God Tier should be picked before any other champion. They are the best at top lane. If you want to be a competitive top laner, you must learn how to play these 3 champions.
Yasuo, Pantheon, Darius
First Tier
Champions in first tier are not as good as the God Tier champions but they are still exceptional. If all the God Tier champions are banned or picked, these would be your go-to champions.
Jayce, Renekton, Wukong, Gnar, Trundle, Olaf,
Second Tier
These champions are good top laners, however they are easily countered or lack some aspects that would make them God Tier (i.e. don't farm well, lack mobility, etc.) Some champions are situational and can be used to counter-pick other champions or make sweet team compositions.
Nidalee, Rengar, Master Yi, Riven, Fiora, Xin Zhao, Shyvana, Tryndamere, Dr. Mundo, Cho'gath, Lee Sin, Garen
Honorable Mention
Yorick, Gangplank, Warwick, Shaco, Malphite
Darius-
God Tier
Champions in God Tier should be picked before any other champion. They are the best at top lane. If you want to be a competitive top laner, you must learn how to play these 3 champions.
Yasuo, Pantheon, Darius
First Tier
Champions in first tier are not as good as the God Tier champions but they are still exceptional. If all the God Tier champions are banned or picked, these would be your go-to champions.
Jayce, Renekton, Wukong, Gnar, Trundle, Olaf,
Second Tier
These champions are good top laners, however they are easily countered or lack some aspects that would make them God Tier (i.e. don't farm well, lack mobility, etc.) Some champions are situational and can be used to counter-pick other champions or make sweet team compositions.
Nidalee, Rengar, Master Yi, Riven, Fiora, Xin Zhao, Shyvana, Tryndamere, Dr. Mundo, Cho'gath, Lee Sin, Garen
Honorable Mention
Yorick, Gangplank, Warwick, Shaco, Malphite
Darius-