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

Blitzcrank

Champion 2

Zilean

44.1%

Blitzcrank win rate vs Zilean

Zilean hard counters Blitzcrank

1,172

Games Analyzed

44.1%

Blitzcrank WR

55.9%

Zilean WR

-471

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Blitzcrank Level 2

Blitzcrank Level 6

Zilean Level 6

Blitzcrank Mobility Boots

Zilean 1 item

Zilean Teamfights

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Blitzcrank is strongest early game while Zilean 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

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

Exploit Blitzcrank's Weakness

Blitzcrank's main weakness: Hook is dodgeable, useless if behind, poke lanes. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Blitzcrank Win Condition

One hook wins lane, Q+E+R burst combo, bush control

Zilean Win Condition

R revive on carry, double bomb stun, E speed/slow

Recommended Items

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