Season S45: Initial state of power in the Chinese server, Ma Chao's position remains unchanged, Guan Yu has been nerfed.

At the beginning of the season, Summoners rushed online to climb the ranks, mainly hoping to escape the low and mid-tier ranks as quickly as possible, return to their original positions, and have a real competition. Ranked matches are a chaotic battleground where it's either death or serious injury, and it's not an environment that ordinary players can easily participate in. Of course, some people want to climb the ranks by picking a support as a parasite, but the core damage dealers shouldn't mess around. As for junglers and tanks, don't click to help them steal the kills.

The top lane has always been a favorite for solo players. In solo queue, high-level ranked matches, and one-on-one battles, there's no one to interfere. Unlike being a support, constantly following instructions and facing a dilemma, the top laner is in complete control. How to lane, when to gank, when to push, when to gank mid, or even use the portal to team fight. Since the start of Season 45, top players have been busy compiling data and providing optimal meta picks. Those with fast reflexes have already earned their Challenger rank and are preparing to hone their skills for their chosen hero. Who will stand out in the early season? The national server power rankings have already revealed the potential ceiling for heroes, and it's unclear when they will be nerfed, buffed, balanced, or adjusted in the new version. There's always someone trying to catch up, so let's gossip about the current state of the top lane.

Champion: Ma Chao

Unsurprisingly, Ma Chao remains the top laner, dominating multiple versions. Even with the rise of the new mage Wang Wei in the mid lane and no Cheng Yaojin emerging in the top lane, he remained strong, soaring to the top spot. His dominance at the end of the season was phenomenal, demonstrating his immense popularity in high-level games. A change to a new environment and renewed targeting by the developers, resulting in a nerf, likely wasn't enough to prevent him from continuing his lead. While his skill ceiling is high, his potential is incredibly high, leading to polarized performances. Skilled players reach the pinnacle, harassing opponents from afar and easily defeating Liu Bei; however, unskilled players see his spear as a mere trifle, dealing negligible damage – a mere decorative figure with flashy effects.

If you can't handle him, why not try the second-ranked Sikong Zhen? He's often considered a dark horse in casual games, especially after his limited-edition Lunar New Year release, which helped him stand out. In fact, he has already made a name for himself in the high-level ranked matches. He's awe-inspiring and feared by all. He's easy to learn, deals mixed physical and magical damage, and is really difficult to deal with once he activates his ultimate. Even Yang Jian can't beat him.

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