The 2022 LEC Spring Split regular season has finally come to an end. While fans got the chance to see almost 100 unique champions played throughout the split, there have been some champs that have stood out among the crowd.
Here are some of the most popular champions in the LEC this split.
Jinx
No surprises here, Jinx was the most popular champion in the regular season. She was picked 61 times out of 90 games, according to Leaguepedia. Jinx has been one of the strongest AD carries and a comfort pick for players like Misfits’ Neon. Jinx was also banned 19 times, meaning she appeared in 80 out of the 90 pick and ban phases this season.
Xin Zhao
In the jungle, Xin Zhao has been the preferred champion for LEC players this split. Out of 90 games, Xin Zhao was picked on 46 occasions, according to Leaguepedia. He was also banned 25 times. Excel jungler Markoon has been the player with the most Xin Zhao games in the league with a total of eight picks.
Aphelios
Jinx vs. Aphelios, Aphelios vs. Jinx. The multi-weapon marksman has been the best response to Jinx, making him the second most-picked AD carry and the third most-picked champion with 42 picks and 11 bans, according to Leaguepedia. Fnatic’s Upset was the player with the most Aphelios games in the regular season with seven picks during the split.
Will Jinx remain on top after the playoffs? Fans will have to wait and see. The LEC playoffs kick off on March 25.
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