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

Mel

49.6%

Caitlyn win rate vs Mel

Skill matchup — could go either way

562

Games Analyzed

49.6%

Caitlyn WR

50.4%

Mel WR

-28

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Caitlyn Level 1

Mel Level 6

Caitlyn 1 item

Mel 1 item

Mel 2 items

Caitlyn 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

Caitlyn deals AD damage while Mel deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Exploit Caitlyn's Weakness

Caitlyn's main weakness: Mid-game dip, assassins, short-range all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Caitlyn Win Condition

Bully lane with range, trap control, headshot poke

Mel Win Condition

Burst combo, shield passive, zone control

Recommended Items

Caitlyn

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Lord Dominik's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Mel's burst

Mel

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

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

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