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

Volibear

51.7%

Garen win rate vs Volibear

Skill matchup — could go either way

897

Games Analyzed

51.7%

Garen WR

48.3%

Volibear WR

+138

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Volibear Level 3

Garen Level 6

Volibear Level 6

Garen 1 item

Volibear 1 item

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Garen is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Volibear's Weakness

Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Garen Win Condition

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

Volibear Win Condition

Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Garen typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Volibear runs Teleport for map impact. Garen needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Volibear outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Garen