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

Caitlyn

Champion 2

Lucian

51.9%

Caitlyn win rate vs Lucian

Skill matchup — could go either way

5,395

Games Analyzed

51.9%

Caitlyn WR

48.1%

Lucian WR

+148

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Caitlyn Level 1

Lucian Level 2

Lucian Level 6

Caitlyn 1 item

Lucian 1 item

Caitlyn 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Caitlyn is strongest early game while Lucian peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Exploit Lucian's Weakness

Lucian's main weakness: Short range, outscaled, needs early lead. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Caitlyn Win Condition

Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke

Lucian Win Condition

Short trades with passive double-shot, level 2 all-in, snowball

Recommended Items

Caitlyn

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Lord Dominik's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Lucian's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Lucian's sustain/autos

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Lucian

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Navori Quickblades

Core

Build every game

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Caitlyn's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Caitlyn's sustain/autos

Caitlyn's Worst Matchups

Lucian's Worst Matchups

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