May's ranking of top laners: Ma Chao is far ahead, while Ya Lian is nowhere to be seen.

Time flies, and before we know it, Season 43 has entered its mid-term. Have players noticed the new round of tier changes? The version milestone and the 5v5 Black Festival are about to end. The collaboration items from "Ne Zha: The Demon Child Conquers the Dragon King" are coming to a close. For those who haven't participated in the draw or purchased them, this is your last chance. It's really hard to predict when these kinds of animated character designs will return. Everything will return to normal, and everyone will have to worry about ranking up again.

The absence of skin-themed items in the Rift makes it slightly dull, but during this period, hero strength is highly valuable, determining the season's outcome. Time is tight, and you don't want to be struggling for the King's Mark or the Peak Match at the very end. Nezha and Mi Yue's new outfits have brought renewed attention to the top lane. Comparing players across all ranks, veterans in high-level games and the Peak Match tend to focus on the top lane, prioritizing laning and secondary team fights. They're adept at solo play, daring to invade the jungle, and even stand their ground against junglers and marksmen. They have an advantage in tankiness, and compensate for their lack of damage with items. Who will be the true god of war in May?

T0: Ma Chao

Ma Chao is striving to return to his peak form. Despite multiple nerfs, his strength has diminished, but veteran players who understand his mechanics thoroughly and utilize his high skill level maintain his impressive stats. While there has been a slight decline compared to last season, he remains a top-tier player. His pick rate across all ranks is 5.5%, with a win rate of 47.52%. In the peak ranking (1350), his pick rate is 14.5%, with a win rate of 52.03%. In top-tier ranked matches, his pick rate is 6.2%, with a win rate of 51.52%. This demonstrates that he has never been designed for beginners. Years of experience on the battlefield are needed to unlock his full potential. In peak matches, he can be a lone wolf, moving like a jungler, and the leeway provided by the "Immortal Blade" item propels him to new heights.

With other champions banned, Ma Chao is no longer the target of the ban and remains a top-tier champion. He is still incredibly strong, and even the later-rising Chi Tuo is still far behind. They are ranked in the same tier simply because Ma Chao has numerous advantages. His damage comes from basic attacks, and the frequency and damage of his ultimate form have almost no impact. In the two top-tier lanes, Ma Chao dominates the top lane and jungle, while Chi Tuo is the top champion in both the top lane and the development lane.

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