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

Karthus

Champion 2

Kindred

45.0%

Karthus win rate vs Kindred

Kindred hard counters Karthus

149

Games Analyzed

45.0%

Karthus WR

55.0%

Kindred WR

-402

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kindred Level 3

Karthus Level 6

Karthus 1 item

Kindred 4 marks

Kindred 2 items

Karthus 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Karthus is strongest late game while Kindred peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Karthus deals AP damage while Kindred deals AD. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Mirror Playstyle

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

Exploit Karthus's Weakness

Karthus's main weakness: Invaded early, immobile, Zhonya's blocks R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Karthus Win Condition

R global damage, passive keeps dealing damage after death

Kindred Win Condition

Stack marks for range, R saves team, kite in fights

Recommended Items

Karthus

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Kindred's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Kindred's sustain/autos

Kindred

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Collector

Core

Build every game

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Karthus's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Karthus's burst

Karthus's Worst Matchups

Kindred's Worst Matchups

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