League of Legends features a massive roster of over 150 champions, each with their own abilities, playstyles, and dedicated fans. Naturally, not all champions inspire the same level of consistency, some players are far more likely to go AFK (away from keyboard) depending on who they’re playing. As you’d expect, certain champs see higher abandonment rates than others.
Let’s take a look at the champions with the highest AFK rates in League of Legends, according to stats from LeagueOfGraphs.
🥇 Zed – 4.03% AFK Rate
Zed takes the top spot with the highest AFK rate in League of Legends. With his fast-paced, high-skill gameplay, Zed is a favorite in the mid lane. But his popularity also means a lot of players pick him without mastering his mechanics. If Zed falls behind early, he becomes practically useless, which often leads to rage quitting or going AFK. It’s a classic high-risk, high-reward scenario, when it doesn’t pay off, frustration follows.
🥈 Yasuo – 3.99% AFK Rate
Yasuo may not have the highest AFK rate, but he easily wins the title for most controversial fanbase. Yasuo players are known for their confidence, sometimes misplaced, and if things go poorly, they’re quick to shift blame or quit altogether. Despite being strong in the mid-to-late game with the right build, many players give up before they hit their power spikes. The result? A high AFK rate and plenty of tilted teammates.
🥉 Gragas – 3.97% AFK Rate
Gragas might be a surprising name on this list. While he’s not the most popular pick currently, he’s still played often enough, especially in the jungle and top lane. His skill-heavy kit relies on hitting key abilities like his Q and ultimate. Players who miss those consistently often feel like dead weight, which could explain the high AFK rate. Gragas attracts mechanically ambitious players, but when expectations don’t meet results, many exit the game prematurely.
While League of Legends is known for its competitive gameplay, the tendency of certain champion mains to AFK has a real impact on the player experience. If you see these champs in your games, you might want to prepare for a bit of unpredictability.
