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

Vel'Koz

36.5%

Aphelios win rate vs Vel'Koz

Vel'Koz hard counters Aphelios

178

Games Analyzed

36.5%

Aphelios WR

63.5%

Vel'Koz WR

-1078

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Aphelios Level 2

Vel'Koz Level 6

Aphelios 1 item

Vel'Koz 1 item

Vel'Koz 2 items

Aphelios 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Aphelios is strongest late game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Aphelios deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. 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

Vel'Koz Win Condition

Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive

Recommended Items

Aphelios

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Runaan's Hurricane

Core

Build every game

Lord Dominik's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst

Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

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

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