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

Swain

56.6%

Garen win rate vs Swain

Garen hard counters Swain

129

Games Analyzed

56.6%

Garen WR

43.4%

Swain WR

+527

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Garen Level 6

Swain Level 6

Garen 1 item

Swain 1 item

Garen 2 items

Swain 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Mixed Resistances

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

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Swain's Weakness

Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Swain Win Condition

R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling

Recommended Items

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