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

Aphelios

Champion 2

Smolder

48.8%

Aphelios win rate vs Smolder

Skill matchup — could go either way

4,292

Games Analyzed

48.8%

Aphelios WR

51.2%

Smolder WR

-96

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Aphelios Level 2

Smolder Level 6

Aphelios 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Aphelios 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Aphelios is strongest late game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Aphelios deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Exploit Aphelios's Weakness

Aphelios's main weakness: No mobility, weapon RNG, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Aphelios Win Condition

Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Recommended Items

Aphelios

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Runaan's Hurricane

Core

Build every game

Lord Dominik's

Core

Build every game

Smolder

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Aphelios's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Aphelios's sustain/autos

Aphelios's Worst Matchups

Smolder's Worst Matchups

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