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

Alistar

Champion 2

Maokai

48.4%

Alistar win rate vs Maokai

Skill matchup — could go either way

215

Games Analyzed

48.4%

Alistar WR

51.6%

Maokai WR

-130

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Alistar Level 2

Alistar Level 3

Maokai Level 3

Alistar Level 6

Maokai Level 6

Maokai 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Alistar is strongest early game while Maokai peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

MR Priority

Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.

Exploit Alistar's Weakness

Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Alistar Win Condition

W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel

Maokai Win Condition

R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot

Recommended Items

Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari

Core

Build every game

Knight's Vow

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Maokai's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Maokai's engage tool

Maokai

Sunfire Aegis

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Spirit Visage

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Alistar's engage tool

Alistar's Worst Matchups

Maokai's Worst Matchups

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