Mid Laners

[quote=Scott Azrael]I'm trying to narrow down my pool of champs to about 4 per lane/role. I pretty well have every role narrowed down except for Mid. I had an idea of champs I thought I would use, but two of those champs haven't gone on sale up to this point. Those champs would be [[Lux]] and [[Ziggs]]. At this point, I'm not buying any more champs with RP except for [[Ziggs]], [[Kha'Zix]], [[Riven]], and [[Volibear]]. I have enough IP to buy [[Lux]], but I am saving it to buy the rest of the runes I need. I have most of the runes I need, but do need Attack Speed runes for jungle. So, I am planning on taking the next month to practice up my mechanics on each of my champs selected before I really start trying to move up in ranked. I watch a lot of streams, read a lot, and try to know a lot about champs, but I just can't decide on which 4 to use. So, I'mm hoping you guys can help me to narrow down my list. Will use [[Diana]] Possibles - [[Fiddlesticks]] - [[Karthus]] - [[Kassadin]] - [[Akali]] - [[Cassiopeia]] - [[Leblanc]] - [[Annie]] - [[Orianna]] - [[Evelynn]] - [[Katarina]] - [[Pantheon]] - [[Zed]] - [[Fizz]] - [[Twisted Fate]] - [[Nidalee]] Not used much or don't have but can buy cheap - [[Ryze]] - [[Xerath]] - [[Vladimir]] - [[Talon]] - [[Brand]] - [[Morgana]] - [[Anivia]] As you can see, I have a lot of champs that I can choose from. I could even try something like AP [[Tristana]] or [[Mordekaiser]]. However, I would really prefer to stick with the list of maybes since I feel more comfortable with them or just like them. I had thought about Akali, but she is so similar to Diana that I don't want to end up with all Assassins. I was thinking maybe something like this: [[Diana]], [[Kassadin]], [[Fiddlesticks]], and [[Leblanc]]/[[Karthus]] Let me guys know what you think. I am just struggling to narrow it down and would love some input. I had planned on [[Lux]], [[Ziggs]] as my two mages/non-assassins, but that's not looking like it's going to happen yet. So, I would love to hear what you guys think. Edit: added Nid[/quote]

[quote=Jpikachu1999]It depends. Do you prefer assassins? Do you prefer safe farmers/teamfighters? Do you prefer pushers? Or maybe you like strong gankers? I know you want to narrow it down to 4 champions, but mid lane is probably the only lane with so many champs under the same "category" that all function differently and all have different counters and strong points in the game. Therefore, I'd suggest these champs: [[Diana]], [[Kassadin]], [[Orianna]], [[Zed]], [[Twisted Fate]], [[Ryze]], and [[Kha'zix]]. You can also try out [[Kayle]] mid, since she has some amazing AP scaling and really good utility. She also bullies nearly every champion in lane, and her ultimate is always useful. If you really want to narrow it down to 4 champions, maybe these champs: [[Diana]], [[Orianna]], [[Zed]], [[Twisted Fate]]. That provides a mix of assassins, utility mages, pushing power, and strong ganks.[/quote]

[quote=Scott Azrael]Thanks. I really want a mix to be able to try and adapt to what my opponents have. I really don't have a particular type of mid leaner I like, though I guess I do like champs with some burst more. My main thing for each role is to try to use champs I like but also that vary enough to cover each others counters. Also, with top and mid, I want to give options for both ap and ad champs, in case the rest of my team goes all ad or ap. Edit: I just realized I left [[Nidalee]] off of my list of possibles.[/quote]

[quote=boythinks]i think the reason you have not been able to narrow it down is because mid lane has some of the most varied and flexible champion possibilities. narrowing it down to four maybe too little i would suggest: [[lux]] - really strong all around with no real hard counters [[Ryze]] - fits a lot of team comps - brings his own cc, gets tanky and dishes out huge damage late [[Kassadin]] - an absolute late game terror and shuts down a hell of a lot of Casters [[Zed]] - pure Assassin, you can shutdown the APC in lane then keep taking out the ADC in team fights before they know what happend [[Kayle]] - is a strong pick also, especially against burst damage mages and assassins [[Diana]] - really strong at the moment i think * I would not recommend [[Fiddlesticks]] mid... i just never found him to be really strong in mid lane but that is just my personal opinion GLHF[/quote]

[quote=BloBBloB99]I'd definately say [[Kayle]]. Great champ in soloq as you can save your friends aswell as getting fed as fuck and stomping everyone. She's also quite easy to learn.[/quote]

[quote=Bioalchemist]I like pikachu's list [[Diana]], [[Zed]], [[Orianna]], and [[Twisted Fate]]. I would add two champs [[Lux]] and [[Akali]].[/quote]

[quote=Scott Azrael]Seems like the consensus is [[Diana]], [[Zed]], [[Ryze]], [[Kassadin]], and if I can get her [[Lux]]. I'll consider expanding later to include [[Twisted Fate]], [[Orianna]], [[Akali]], and [[Kha'Zix]]. I have a pretty good grasp of [[Diana]], so I need to start focusing on the others. Thanks for the ideas guys. If anyone wants to still throw in their 2 cents, go ahead.[/quote]

[quote=Bioalchemist][quote=Scott Azrael] Seems like the consensus is [[Diana]], [[Zed]], [[Ryze]], [[Kassadin]], and if I can get her [[Lux]]. I'll consider expanding later to include [[Twisted Fate]], [[Orianna]], [[Akali]], and [[Kha'Zix]]. I have a pretty good grasp of [[Diana]], so I need to start focusing on the others. Thanks for the ideas guys. If anyone wants to still throw in their 2 cents, go ahead. [/quote] looks good. kick ass and take names :)[/quote]

[quote=Jo3HooDYo]People are very quick to dismiss [[Annie]] for some reason. I main her mid and melt faces repeatedly. She is a safe farmer, decent pusher mid-game, and an excellent ganker. Put some [[Boots of Mobility]] on her and you have your gankiness. [[Tear of the Goddess]] on your first back will give you much needed mana regen (for early pushing) and gives you a badass item late game. The same goes for [[Ryze]] although he doesn't have the mana sustain early game that you need. I end most [[Annie]] games at around 700 AP, and annihilate.[/quote]

[quote=GhostZon3]I love Cassiopeia. Can max Q if it turns into a farming lane, you want to harass, or you can't straight up trade/fight. Max E to kill. Teamfighting Presence is great. Liandry's or spell vamp is fun too. Cass is awesome.[/quote]