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

Zed

54.2%

Darius win rate vs Zed

Darius has the edge

120

Games Analyzed

54.2%

Darius WR

45.8%

Zed WR

+333

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Darius Level 1

Darius Level 3

Zed Level 3

Darius Level 6

Zed Level 6

Zed 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Armor Rush

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

Exploit Zed's Weakness

Zed's main weakness: Zhonya's, exhaust, tanks, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Darius Win Condition

Stack passive in lane, dunk resets in teamfights

Zed Win Condition

Assassinate squishies with R combo, splitpush side lanes

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

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Sterak's Gage

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Zed's AD damage

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zed

Eclipse

Core

Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade

Core

Build every game

Serylda's Grudge

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Darius's AD damage

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