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

Pantheon

48.6%

Garen win rate vs Pantheon

Skill matchup — could go either way

574

Games Analyzed

48.6%

Garen WR

51.4%

Pantheon WR

-111

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Pantheon Level 3

Garen Level 6

Pantheon Level 6

Garen 1 item

Pantheon 1 item

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Pantheon 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.

Exploit Garen's Weakness

Garen's main weakness: Kiting, ranged poke, no CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Pantheon Win Condition

W point-click stun, empowered Q poke, R global roam

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 Pantheon's AD damage

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Pantheon

Eclipse

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

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