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

Swain

44.9%

Darius win rate vs Swain

Swain hard counters Darius

156

Games Analyzed

44.9%

Darius WR

55.1%

Swain WR

-410

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Darius Level 1

Darius Level 3

Darius Level 6

Swain Level 6

Swain 1 item

Swain 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

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

Range Advantage

Swain has range advantage. Darius should look for short trades when Swain 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

Swain Win Condition

R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling

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