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

Aurora

Champion 2

Smolder

51.7%

Aurora win rate vs Smolder

Skill matchup — could go either way

140

Games Analyzed

51.7%

Aurora WR

48.3%

Smolder WR

+133

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Aurora Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Aurora 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Aurora 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

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

Exploit Smolder's Weakness

Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Aurora Win Condition

R zone trap, burst with passive procs

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Recommended Items

Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Zhonya's

Core

Build every game

Smolder

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Aurora's AP damage and CC

Aurora's Worst Matchups

Smolder's Worst Matchups

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