Introduction: With the S16 season underway, the vast majority of players have been paying attention to the fierce battles happening recently in various regions. As the first week of the initial split concluded, the overall hero strength in S16 began to stand out. The organizers compiled the win rate rankings for S16 heroes and discovered that one AD carry has appeared 11 times so far with zero wins. Neither LPL nor LCK AD players have managed to break this curse. Meanwhile, the LPL region faced a major home event issue with the live broadcast screen going black. To apologize, the LPL officials offered full refunds for all tickets.

The Biggest Trap Champion in Global S16 Matches Has Emerged

Most players have been following the recent clashes across major regions. The S16 season brought significant meta changes, introducing new gameplay mechanics that gave pro players fresh experiences. Especially with lane swapping restrictions, some teams saw their overall performance surge dramatically. After the first week of matches, team compositions and drafts for the new season largely settled. The official stats on hero win rates show that a few champions have become must-pick or must-ban, while some have turned into meta traps.

Starting with the highest win rate support, Rakan appeared 23 times with a remarkable 78% win rate. His engage tools fit perfectly with the current fast-paced meta. Next is Varus, who showed up 37 times with a 74% win rate—this was quite surprising. Following that, junglers like Qiyana, Jarvan IV, and Rek'Sai hovered around a 70% win rate. The first meta trap hero is Gnar, with only a 40% win rate. Next is Malphite at 38%. I was surprised to see Rell and Leona on this list since both are conventional tank supports with engage and crowd control, so their low win rates are unexpected. However, it's clear that softer supports in the bot lane currently have the edge, making their roles more competitive.

The lowest win rate belongs to the AD carry Jhin. Over the first week, he was picked 11 times but failed to secure a single win. Even top AD players like Xiaolübu have struggled with him in matches. The best LPL player on Jhin, Elk, once recorded a 9-1 scoreline early in the game, dominating the opponent. However, in the late game, Jhin simply couldn't deal enough damage. The current meta favors top lane tank champions who level up quickly, making it hard for Jhin—even with decent items—to harm high-level tanks. This indicates the meta is somewhat unbalanced at the moment.

Recently, an embarrassing incident occurred during an LPL match between BLG and IG held at Suzhou’s home venue. The main screen malfunctioned and went black during the game. The organizers responded swiftly by rearranging seats for fans and sending text notifications explaining the situation. They also declared the entire event free of charge and arranged refunds for all ticket holders. Fans who already purchased tickets do not need to take any action; refunds will be processed within one to three business days via the original payment method. The handling of the Suzhou home event has been widely praised as a model response, unlike some previous home events where issues were ignored.

Farewell Thoughts

Who would have expected that after just one week of the new season, a hero would have zero wins despite being picked 11 times? Jhin can now truly be called the biggest meta trap. It’s unclear which team managed to win with him during scrims. These AD carries who rely on reloading mechanics are at a disadvantage in the current meta. Solo lanes develop too fast, and even with better gear, it’s tough to break through high-level tanks.

What do all of you viewers think about this situation?