The mid lane champion pool at First Stand 2025 puts every other tournament to shame

League of Legends’ First Stand 2025 wrapped up this weekend, and fans are buzzing about the staggering number of unique mid-lane picks—bringing fresh energy to the game’s esports scene.

League’s Fearless Drafts have forced pros to dig deep, leading to an unprecedented mix of comfort picks, off-meta surprises, and meta-defining strategies. It has already gathered a ton of positive attention from team coaches and even the best players in the world.