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

Garen

Champion 2

Heimerdinger

52.4%

Garen win rate vs Heimerdinger

Garen has the edge

206

Games Analyzed

52.4%

Garen WR

47.6%

Heimerdinger WR

+194

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Heimerdinger Level 3

Garen Level 6

Heimerdinger Level 6

Garen 1 item

Heimerdinger 1 item

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Heimerdinger peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Close the Gap

Heimerdinger 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.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Heimerdinger's Weakness

Heimerdinger's main weakness: Ganks, long-range poke, turret clear. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Heimerdinger runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Heimerdinger outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Garen

Stridebreaker

Core

Build every game

Mortal Reminder

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads