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

Heimerdinger

Champion 2

Kayle

44.7%

Heimerdinger win rate vs Kayle

Kayle hard counters Heimerdinger

255

Games Analyzed

44.7%

Heimerdinger WR

55.3%

Kayle WR

-423

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Heimerdinger Level 3

Heimerdinger Level 6

Kayle Level 6

Heimerdinger 1 item

Kayle Level 11

Kayle Level 16

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

Heimerdinger needs to punish Kayle before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Kayle reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.

MR Priority

Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Heimerdinger's Weakness

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

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Kayle Win Condition

Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries

Recommended Items

Heimerdinger