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

Darius

Champion 2

Gangplank

48.5%

Darius win rate vs Gangplank

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,324

Games Analyzed

48.5%

Darius WR

51.5%

Gangplank WR

-120

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Darius Level 1

Darius Level 3

Darius Level 6

Gangplank Trinity Force

Gangplank Level 13

Gangplank 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

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

Armor Rush

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

Close the Gap

Gangplank will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.

Exploit Darius's Weakness

Darius's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, getting behind early. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Darius Win Condition

Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights

Gangplank Win Condition

Scale with barrels, global R, crit barrel one-shots

Ghost Threat

Darius runs Ghost Ã¢â‚¬â€ they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.