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

Gnar

Champion 2

Heimerdinger

53.5%

Gnar win rate vs Heimerdinger

Gnar has the edge

114

Games Analyzed

53.5%

Gnar WR

46.5%

Heimerdinger WR

+280

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Heimerdinger Level 3

Gnar Level 6

Heimerdinger Level 6

Gnar 1 item

Heimerdinger 1 item

Gnar Mega Gnar

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Gnar is strongest mid game while Heimerdinger peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Mirror Playstyle

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

Exploit Heimerdinger's Weakness

Heimerdinger's main weakness: Ganks, long-range poke, turret clear. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Gnar Win Condition

Poke in mini, engage in Mega with R

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Recommended Items

Gnar

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Frozen Mallet

Core

Build every game

Randuin's Omen

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Heimerdinger's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Heimerdinger's burst

Heimerdinger

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass

Core

Build every game

Rylai's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Gnar's AD damage

Gnar's Worst Matchups

Heimerdinger's Worst Matchups

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