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

Jarvan IV

Champion 2

Poppy

50.7%

Jarvan IV win rate vs Poppy

Skill matchup — could go either way

185

Games Analyzed

50.7%

Jarvan IV WR

49.3%

Poppy WR

+56

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Jarvan IV Level 2

Poppy Level 3

Jarvan IV Level 6

Poppy Level 6

Jarvan IV 1 item

Poppy 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Jarvan IV is strongest early game while Poppy peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Mirror Playstyle

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

Exploit Poppy's Weakness

Poppy's main weakness: No wall = no stun, kiting, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Jarvan IV Win Condition

E+Q combo gank, R traps carries, flag aura

Poppy Win Condition

W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement

Recommended Items

Jarvan IV

Eclipse

Core

Build every game

Black Cleaver

Core

Build every game

Sterak's Gage

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage

Poppy

Sunfire Aegis

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Jarvan IV's AD damage

Jarvan IV's Worst Matchups

Poppy's Worst Matchups

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