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

Gangplank

Champion 2

Xin Zhao

48.6%

Gangplank win rate vs Xin Zhao

Skill matchup — could go either way

446

Games Analyzed

48.6%

Gangplank WR

51.4%

Xin Zhao WR

-108

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Xin Zhao Level 3

Xin Zhao Level 6

Gangplank Trinity Force

Xin Zhao 1 item

Gangplank Level 13

Gangplank 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Survive to Scale

Xin Zhao will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed Ã¢â‚¬â€ your job is to not die. Gangplank outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.

Armor Rush

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

Poke vs All-in

Gangplank wants to whittle Xin Zhao down from range. Xin Zhao needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Xin Zhao can't reach Gangplank, they lose. If they get on top, Gangplank is dead.

Exploit Gangplank's Weakness

Gangplank's main weakness: Early all-in, gap closers, barrel timing. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Gangplank Win Condition

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

Xin Zhao Win Condition

Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early