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

Illaoi

54.3%

Garen win rate vs Illaoi

Garen has the edge

650

Games Analyzed

54.3%

Garen WR

45.7%

Illaoi WR

+344

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Illaoi Level 6

Garen 1 item

Illaoi 1 item

Garen 2 items

Illaoi 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Armor Rush

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

Exploit Illaoi's Weakness

Illaoi's main weakness: Dodging E, kiting, not fighting in her zone. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Illaoi Win Condition

Land E, force fights in tentacle zones, R in 2v1s

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Illaoi runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Illaoi 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

Plated Steelcaps