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

Kalista

Champion 2

Varus

52.2%

Kalista win rate vs Varus

Kalista has the edge

228

Games Analyzed

52.2%

Kalista WR

47.8%

Varus WR

+175

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kalista Level 2

Varus Level 6

Kalista 1 item

Varus 1 item

Varus 2 items

Kalista 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Kalista is strongest early game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Kalista deals AD damage while Varus deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Exploit Varus's Weakness

Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kalista Win Condition

Rend stacks execute, R save/engage support, kite forever

Varus Win Condition

Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds

Recommended Items

Kalista

Blade of the Ruined King

Core

Build every game

Guinsoo's Rageblade

Core

Build every game

Runaan's Hurricane

Core

Build every game

Varus

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Kalista's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Kalista's sustain/autos

Kalista's Worst Matchups

Varus's Worst Matchups

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