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

Vladimir

46.1%

Caitlyn win rate vs Vladimir

Vladimir has the edge

358

Games Analyzed

46.1%

Caitlyn WR

53.9%

Vladimir WR

-312

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Caitlyn Level 1

Caitlyn 1 item

Vladimir Level 9

Vladimir 2 items

Caitlyn 3 items

Vladimir 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

Caitlyn needs to punish Vladimir before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Vladimir reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.

Mixed Resistances

Caitlyn deals AD damage while Vladimir 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

Vladimir Win Condition

Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late

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