Top lane is one of the most unique experiences life has to offer. Die once, and you are stuck in a limbo of suffering that can extend for 20+ minutes. Worry not as you have stumbled upon a perfect way to sidestep this suffering. Only for you, I have prepared a perfectly curated list of amazing champions that will give you great early game power in the top lane.
Best Early Game Top Laners
Varus
Our first pick might come as a surprise to many, but this indeed is one of the greatest early top lane picks. As soon as you check into the top lane you will be able to start harassing your unfortunate lane counterpart with your basic attacks and E.
When the time comes, and it does come really fast, you will unlock the majestic W and Q ability. These two abilities will enable you to deal true damage to enemies, assuming you will be able to stack 3 basic attacks on enemies.
The trading pattern is quite simple indeed, as you will only need to basic attack enemy, and then follow it up with W and Q in this very calculated order. The first item you will want to buy is Nashor’s Tooth, after which you can win almost any single trade against any top lane champion.
Darius
Darius is quite a great top-lane bully. I would not recommend playing this champion into range opponents, as they will be able to dance circles around you in the early game, and we really do not want that happening.
Against melee champions, however, you will stand as the indomitable force that they will regret not banning. Most trades will be won on default, assuming you will make the full use of Darius’ true damage passive. To make the greatest use out of this pick, focus on taking long trades.
Quinn
Another great early-mid-game choice is Quinn. The trading pattern of this champion is nothing complicated. You will want to make use of your range, so it would be wise to take every opportunity to poke the enemy opponent.
To use the full potential of this pick, you will also want to run teleport. This will enable you to roam to the near-by and not so near-by lanes, and return safely after you have accomplished your business trip goals.
Renekton
This is a champion I hesitated putting on a list, as once a Renekton player is always a Renekton player. Anyhow, here we are. Renekton is a powerful dueling champion who will defeat almost all champions in 1v1 top lane combats, however, he can be hard countered by some picks and it’s something to watch out for. His power extends far into the mid-game, but this pick does fall off in the late game. The best insurance policy for late-game Renekton is helping teammates score objectives, or most preferably finish the game as early as possible.
Final Thoughts
Picking champions that shine the brightest in the early game is a very nice move when it comes to top lane. This flavor of champions can enable us to skip the most boring parts of this lane, and put us straight into action. The above-listed picks are my wholehearted recommendations that are perfect for every rank below Diamond. If I had to pick a favorite, it would definitely be the Nashor’s Tooth Varus, as it’s the one you can surprise the enemies most with.