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

Mel

58.5%

Alistar win rate vs Mel

Alistar hard counters Mel

193

Games Analyzed

58.5%

Alistar WR

41.5%

Mel WR

+683

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Alistar Level 2

Alistar Level 3

Alistar Level 6

Mel Level 6

Mel 1 item

Mel 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Alistar is strongest early game while Mel 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.

Range Advantage

Mel has range advantage. Alistar should look for short trades when Mel uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Mel's Weakness

Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Alistar Win Condition

W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel

Mel Win Condition

Burst combo, shield passive, zone control

Recommended Items

Alistar