The best scaling ADCs in League of Legends are able to snowball quickly and provide strong late game team fight damage. These marksmen are great in the laning phase but also excel at securing early leads with smart rotations and choking opponents out of position.
Vayne is a classic example of this. With each item she gets, her AP grows and she hits a power spike that makes it difficult to out-dps her.
1. Vayne
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Vayne is one of the best scaling champions as she gets stronger and stronger throughout the course of the game. She can easily dominate in the laning phase by using her massive auto-attack range and lane control abilities to set up a gold lead early on that snowballs.
She also scales into the late game with her incredible damage and mobility. Great players are able to kite opponents using her Q and W while her ult i Heart Chaos, Final Hour, gives her the ability to turn invisible while she fires her crossbow.
She’s also a fantastic pick when facing off against melee tank champions as she can shred them from far away. However, it’s important to remember that she is very vulnerable when not in range and needs a support to peel for her during team fights.
2. Veigar
League of Legends’ popular MOBA offers many different builds for champions to use. Some of them become so good that they can single-handedly carry a game.
Among the best scaling ADCs in the game is Veigar, the little evil genie. He uses his abilities to crowd control, wave clear, and burst down enemies.
Veigar scales through his passive that grants him AP as the game progresses. He gets stacks every time he last hits minions and monsters with his abilities.
The best way to maximize Veigar’s damage is by purchasing items that give him extra ability power, like Rabadon’s Deathcap and Everfrost. These items will allow him to stun enemies with his Q, Event Horizon, and then combo them with Dark Matter and auto-attacks.
3. Cho’Gath
Despite being a champion that isn’t as overpowered as other ADCs in the meta, Cho’Gath can still be one of the best champions to play in the bot lane. With her Q allowing her to poke enemies at long range, and W giving her the ability to kite her opponents, she’s a great pick for players looking to bully other champions in the laning phase.
Her ult is also a powerful burst damage generator that can help her win team fights. While her splash art may not capture her true power, it still looks good enough and does well in conveying the feeling of being a giant, unstoppable monster.
4. Kalista
Kalista’s reign as a top-tier marksman hasn’t been interrupted this season even after her small buff in patch 13.5. She continues to lead the league in both pick rate and win rate among all AD carries, while also being one of the most satisfying champions to play.
In the early game, focus on poking enemies with Pierce and whittling down their health. Use your passive Sentinel to gain vision over the bottom lane and scout enemy junglers for ganks.
After leveling up your first two core items, build a Phantom Dancer for its attack speed, critical strike chance, and movement speed bonus. You can also grab a Randuin’s Omen for additional damage return and armor, or a Guardian Angel for its revive and heal.
5. Yasuo
Unlike many marksmen Yasuo isn’t particularly tanky so he needs to farm from a distance. This isn’t hard to do with his Q – Steel Tempest, but it means he can be easily poked by enemies.
Fortunately, his early game is strong. He can use his Ultimate to windwall enemies, and his E – Sweeping Blade lets him hop in and out of the minion wave to avoid damage.
Randuin’s Omen is the best rune for Yasuo as it gives him a ton of Armor and reduces enemy Attack Speed, which helps him stay alive. This item is also great for boosting his crit chance and giving him that extra edge when fighting against opponents. Yasuo’s design is based off Samurai, and his classic dance emote complements Yone’s with the same melody.