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

Smolder

47.6%

Garen win rate vs Smolder

Smolder has the edge

212

Games Analyzed

47.6%

Garen WR

52.4%

Smolder WR

-188

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Garen 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Garen deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Close the Gap

Smolder will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.

Range Advantage

Smolder has range advantage. Garen should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

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

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster