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

Katarina

Champion 2

Ahri

53.4%

Katarina win rate vs Ahri

Katarina has the edge

2,836

Games Analyzed

53.4%

Katarina WR

46.6%

Ahri WR

+271

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Katarina Level 3

Katarina Level 6

Ahri Level 6

Katarina 1 item

Ahri 1 item

Ahri 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Mixed Resistances

Katarina deals Mixed damage while Ahri deals AP. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Mirror Playstyle

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

Range Advantage

Ahri has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Ahri uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Ahri's Weakness

Ahri's main weakness: Tanks, sustain lanes, charm is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Ahri Win Condition

Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo

Recommended Items

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