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

Xerath

46.8%

Heimerdinger win rate vs Xerath

Xerath has the edge

139

Games Analyzed

46.8%

Heimerdinger WR

53.2%

Xerath WR

-259

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Heimerdinger Level 3

Heimerdinger Level 6

Xerath Level 6

Heimerdinger 1 item

Xerath 1 item

Xerath 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

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.

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.

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Xerath Win Condition

Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers

Recommended Items

Heimerdinger

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass

Core

Build every game

Rylai's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool

Xerath

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Heimerdinger's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Heimerdinger's engage tool

Heimerdinger's Worst Matchups

Xerath's Worst Matchups

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