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

Olaf

52.3%

Garen win rate vs Olaf

Garen has the edge

687

Games Analyzed

52.3%

Garen WR

47.7%

Olaf WR

+180

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Olaf Level 1

Garen Level 6

Olaf Level 6

Garen 1 item

Olaf 1 item

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Olaf 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 Olaf's Weakness

Olaf's main weakness: Kiting after R ends, falls off late. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Olaf Win Condition

Run people down with R CC immune, lifesteal at low HP

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 Olaf's AD damage

Olaf

Goredrinker

Core

Build every game

Black Cleaver

Core

Build every game

Death's Dance

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage

Garen's Worst Matchups

Olaf's Worst Matchups

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