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

Malzahar

40.6%

Darius win rate vs Malzahar

Malzahar hard counters Darius

106

Games Analyzed

40.6%

Darius WR

59.4%

Malzahar WR

-754

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Darius Level 1

Darius Level 3

Darius Level 6

Malzahar Level 6

Malzahar 1 item

Malzahar 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Darius is strongest early game while Malzahar peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Range Advantage

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

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

Malzahar Win Condition

R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst

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.

Recommended Items

Darius