How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

Patch 26.9 Data

Champion Matchups

Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.

Champion 1

Akali

Champion 2

Tahm Kench

50.3%

Akali win rate vs Tahm Kench

Skill matchup — could go either way

167

Games Analyzed

50.3%

Akali WR

49.7%

Tahm Kench WR

+23

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Tahm Kench Level 1

Akali Level 6

Tahm Kench Level 6

Akali 1 item

Tahm Kench 1 item

Akali 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Akali is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Akali deals AP damage while Tahm Kench deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Hit and Run

Akali needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Tahm Kench's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Exploit Tahm Kench's Weakness

Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Akali Win Condition

Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights

Tahm Kench Win Condition

Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench outscales through TP plays.