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

Kai'Sa

Champion 2

Smolder

44.1%

Kai'Sa win rate vs Smolder

Smolder hard counters Kai'Sa

10,701

Games Analyzed

44.1%

Kai'Sa WR

55.9%

Smolder WR

-471

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kai'Sa Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Kai'Sa Q evolve

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Kai'Sa 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Kai'Sa is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Exploit Kai'Sa's Weakness

Kai'Sa's main weakness: Short range, weak early, needs evolves to function. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kai'Sa Win Condition

Evolve abilities, R into backline or R for safety, hybrid damage

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

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Smolder's Worst Matchups

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