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

Akshan

Champion 2

Malzahar

50.5%

Akshan win rate vs Malzahar

Skill matchup — could go either way

637

Games Analyzed

50.5%

Akshan WR

49.5%

Malzahar WR

+43

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Akshan Level 2

Akshan Level 6

Malzahar Level 6

Akshan 1 item

Malzahar 1 item

Malzahar 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Akshan is strongest early game while Malzahar peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Akshan deals AD damage while Malzahar deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Hit and Run

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

Exploit Malzahar's Weakness

Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Akshan Win Condition

Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills

Malzahar Win Condition

R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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

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