The best top laners for climbing in solo queue are simple champions like Garen, Mordekaiser, and Urgot — not because they are always the strongest on the patch, but because they free brainpower for waves, teleport, and side lane instead of spending it on combos. Keep that pool tiny (an ocean puddle, not an ocean), Coach Me those games on thatswhy.gg, and treat Recurring Habit as the real climb — not a new champ every week.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why pick simple top laners to climb?
They free mental bandwidth for wave control, teleport timing, and side lane pressure. Hard kits make you solve buttons while the wave solves you.
- Which top laner is best for beginners?
Garen is the lowest-maintenance blind pick with a clear all-in pattern. Mordekaiser if you like messy fights and isolating a carry. Urgot if you want a stable lane bully with ranged pressure.
- When should I pick Mordekaiser or Urgot?
Mordekaiser when fights are chaotic and you need to remove one threat. Urgot when you want to bully melee matchups, hold a side lane, and threaten execute without a hard combo.
- How should I practice these champions on thatswhy.gg?
Play Garen, Mordekaiser, or Urgot, then Coach Me after the game. Look for Recurring Habit — the same wave throw, teleport miss, or side-lane death — not a new mechanical leak every match. Warm-Up Lab last-hit before queue so CS is not eating your brain in lane.
- How many top laners should I play to climb?
One to three. An ocean puddle beats an ocean. A tiny pool makes Recurring Habit and We've seen this actually mean something, because the kit is not changing every game.