# Why Morgana Is the Worst Champion in the Game Above the Lowest Elos
If you’ve ever played League of Legends across different skill levels, you might’ve noticed Morgana’s pick rate drops off a cliff the higher you climb. She goes from being somewhat popular in Bronze and Iron to nearly absent in Master tier and above. I’m talking about Morgana being the worst champion in the game above the lowest elos, especially in her support role.
So, why exactly does Morgana suck so much beyond low ranks? Let’s break it down.
## Morgana’s Growing Pains: Why She Fails in High Elo
At low elo, Morgana’s kit can feel pretty oppressive. Her Q (Dark Binding) is a long-duration root that can completely lock down opponents. It feels like an instant kill if you’re caught by it. But here’s the kicker: in higher elos, almost every player sidesteps her Q. It’s just not reliable anymore without heavy prediction or surprise.
Her W (Tormented Shadow) is basically a lane presence placeholder. It’s meant to help proc mana flow band, aery, and scorch, but it barely scratches the enemy, dealing minimal damage and rarely turning the tide.
Then there’s her E (Black Shield). It sounds great—protecting an ally from crowd control—but it comes at a hefty price. It’s got a long cooldown and a big mana cost, so using it properly feels like a big commitment. High elo players punish mistakes like this hard.
Finally, Morgana’s ultimate (Soul Shackles) can be frustrating to execute. Supports can’t usually afford a Zhonya’s Hourglass to help make it stick, and enemies can simply walk out of the stun radius. It’s often more of a liability than a powerful crowd-control tool.
## The 450 Attack Range Problem
One of the worst things about Morgana in 2025? Her attack range is 450. That’s insanely low for a ranged support in this meta.
To put it into perspective, Zilean—a notoriously weak laner—has 550 attack range. Most ranged supports sit at or above 550 range, which is close to a bare minimum to function safely and trade effectively in lane.
Morgana’s short range means she can’t trade damage effectively. She’s forced to stand closer to danger, leaving herself open to poke and jungle ganks. This problem dates back to when she was played mid lane and ranged attack range helped balance her power against melee champs, but these days it just holds her back.
If Morgana’s range were bumped up to 550, she’d suddenly become more viable in higher ranks. It wouldn’t fix all her issues, but at least she’d have a shot on the ladder.
## What About Playing Mid? Spoiler: It’s Not Happening
You might hear about Morgana mid every now and then—back in the day she was a mid lane pick—but that’s basically dead. Her outdated kit can’t hang with most modern mid laners, and her diminishing utility falloff leaves her overshadowed.
Her kit and playstyle just don’t scale well to mid lane’s current meta. So, support is the only role she’s realistically played in today’s game, and unfortunately, support Morgana has her own significant flaws.
## The Community’s Take: Reportable Pick in High Elo?
In Master tier and higher, Morgana gets banned or heavily criticized. There are plenty of posts like one from the Reddit user /u/MazrimReddit who described Morgana as “literally reportable for picking” at that level. Both teams look down on anyone who locks her in.
Her pick rate dips under 2% in Master tier, with her ban rate reflecting a similar pattern. Clearly, high elo players just don’t see her as a reliable or strong champion.
Is there hope for Morgana? Maybe with some focused buffs, especially to her attack range and mana costs, she could see a comeback. But until then, she remains a troll pick above the lowest elos.
## Wrapping Up: Is Morgana Worth Your Time?
If you’re stuck in Bronze, Morgana might still be useful, especially if you’re comfortable with her Q and Black Shield timing. But once you start climbing, you’ll likely find she’s a frustrating champion with outdated mechanics, weak trading patterns, and poor laning safety.
Her low attack range and lackluster abilities compared to other supports keep Morgana down in the pecking order. The community agrees—she’s currently the worst champion in the game above the lowest elos.
If you want to test her out anyway, just know it’s an uphill battle. For better results in higher ranks, consider champions like Janna, Nami, or Thresh.
For a deep dive into support champion tiers, check out [Link to related post].
## Further Reading
To understand how game design trends have shifted support picks, Riot’s official Champion Updates are a solid resource: [Riot Games Official Champion Updates](https://na.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/)
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