The best bot lanes in League of Legends

Bot lane in 2025 isn’t just about strong 2v2s — it’s about finding the duos that can connect well with the rest of the team and execute the game plan according to the draft.

With Fearless Draft being implemented, each bot lane combination will have varied responsibilities within each game, putting more emphasis not only on players’ laning mechanics but also macro-sense. 

Just like every year, the best bot lane duos are the ones that can pack a punch regardless of the situation, and know that the team can consistently rely on them to create leads or close out games.

In this feature, we highlight the five best bot lanes in the world right now, examining what makes each of them elite and how they shape their team’s identity.

When Ruler returned to Gen.G in 2025, many wondered in what form he would show up after a 2024 season filled with ups and downs. It didn’t take him much time to prove he is still one of, if not the best ADC in the world. 

The Korean player is mostly known for being a reliable late-game carry, fitting perfectly with Gen.G’s playstyle and identity. Whenever things get tricky around the teamfights, you know Ruler will show up.

Paired with Gen.G’s new star Duro, the two have quickly found a good understanding. More than relying on the laning phase, Gen.G’s bot lane duo puts a lot of focus on making sure the enemy doesn’t get a big enough advantage at the start, using more of a defensive playstyle.

With their strong fundamentals, Gen.G can ensure they stay even or ahead in most scenarios, allowing them to shine when necessary. 

Currently, the only bot lane that has shown a similar level of potential so far into the season is T1’s bot lane of Gumayusi and Keria. Despite the shaky start to the season, which saw the ADC player share play time with academy marksman Smash, T1’s bot lane has been stepping up week by week, to the point where they are now close to the top. 

Gumayusi is a similar player to Ruler in terms of raw skill and shines more on his comfort picks, such as Jhin, Xayah, Lucian, and Varus. Keria, on the other hand, is mainly known for his incredible playmaking and wide champion pool, which opens up a lot of options for T1 when drafting. The support player is also usually roaming around more on the map to create favourable situations for his team, with the potential to secure clear advantages and snowball into a close-out game.

If it weren’t for the poor showing during the LCK Road to MSI, you could argue that Viper and Delight were on equal footing to the top two.

Viper is known for being an incredibly reliable ADC, having the ability to pilot proficiently one of the widest champion pools in his role, including mages. Delight, on the other hand, excels at coordinating with his team in a way similar to Keria. That being said, Delight doesn’t have the same champion pool and sometimes struggles to make an impact when things do not go the team’s way.

Even though they haven’t played any international tournament so far this season, the best bot lane from the West is probably Fnatic’s. Upset and Mikyx were on the All-Pro team during the LEC Spring split, having shown carry performances in nearly all the games they played. They have a solid laning phase, and Upset is regarded as the best late-game carry in the LEC, having a playstyle with few deaths. 

In terms of peak potential and floor, FNC is the one with the highest chance of competing with the best Eastern bot lanes. The only way to find out, however, is if FNC manages to qualify for the year-end League of Legends World Championship. 

The last bot lane on the list is an underrated one. Even though they have been playing professionally for quite some time, Hope and Kael have had a second awakening under the guidance of head coach Wong “Tabe” Pak Kan.

Even though they might not be as flashy as the other bot lanes, AL’s bot lane does an excellent job at staying solid and finding themselves in comfortable positions in almost every game. Additionally, Kael has been shining as a playmaker for the team, pulling off great engages in decisive teamfights.  

The bot lanes have always been a core element to any League of Legends team, and this year is as stacked as ever. While T1 and Gen.G still lead the charge with polished teamwork and global success, challengers like AL and HLE have the potential to contend for the top spot. The only Western team that could potentially match the Eastern teams is Fnatic’s veteran duo of Upset and Mikyx, but they might not get the chance to test their value if the team doesn’t pull it together in the summer split.