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

Bard

Champion 2

Tahm Kench

51.1%

Bard win rate vs Tahm Kench

Skill matchup — could go either way

591

Games Analyzed

51.1%

Bard WR

48.9%

Tahm Kench WR

+88

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Bard Level 1

Tahm Kench Level 1

Bard Level 6

Tahm Kench Level 6

Tahm Kench 1 item

Bard Chime scaling

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Bard is strongest mid game while Tahm Kench peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Tahm Kench's Weakness

Tahm Kench's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, outscaled late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Bard Win Condition

Roam with E portals, R Tempered Fate playmaking, meep damage

Tahm Kench Win Condition

Win trades with passive stacks, devour saves

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Bard typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Tahm Kench runs Teleport for map impact. Bard needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Tahm Kench outscales through TP plays.