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

Xayah

46.3%

Kalista win rate vs Xayah

Xayah has the edge

147

Games Analyzed

46.3%

Kalista WR

53.7%

Xayah WR

-299

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kalista Level 2

Xayah Level 6

Kalista 1 item

Xayah 2 items

Kalista 3 items

Xayah 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

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

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 sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Kalista's Weakness

Kalista's main weakness: Hard CC stops hops, short range, needs support synergy. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Kalista Win Condition

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

Xayah Win Condition

Feather root combo, R untargetable safety, scale

Recommended Items

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