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

Irelia

55.8%

Garen win rate vs Irelia

Garen hard counters Irelia

1,148

Games Analyzed

55.8%

Garen WR

44.2%

Irelia WR

+467

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Irelia Level 2

Irelia Level 5

Garen Level 6

Garen 1 item

Irelia BORK

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Irelia peaks early 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.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Irelia's Weakness

Irelia's main weakness: Hard CC, not hitting E, falling behind. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Irelia Win Condition

Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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

Recommended Items

Garen