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

Master Yi

54.1%

Garen win rate vs Master Yi

Garen has the edge

305

Games Analyzed

54.1%

Garen WR

45.9%

Master Yi WR

+328

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Master Yi Level 6

Garen 1 item

Garen 2 items

Master Yi 2 items

Master Yi 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Master Yi peaks late 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 Master Yi's Weakness

Master Yi's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before Q, early invades. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Master Yi Win Condition

Scale, Q resets in teamfights, R makes untargetable

Recommended Items

Garen

Stridebreaker

Core

Build every game

Mortal Reminder

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Master Yi's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Master Yi's sustain/autos

Master Yi

Blade of the Ruined King

Core

Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade

Core

Build every game

Wit's End

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage

Garen's Worst Matchups

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