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

Kayle

49.2%

Katarina win rate vs Kayle

Skill matchup — could go either way

191

Games Analyzed

49.2%

Katarina WR

50.8%

Kayle WR

-63

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Katarina Level 3

Katarina Level 6

Kayle Level 6

Katarina 1 item

Kayle Level 11

Kayle Level 16

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Katarina is strongest mid game while Kayle peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Hit and Run

Katarina needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Kayle's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Exploit Katarina's Weakness

Katarina's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts ult, losing lane, no resets. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Kayle Win Condition

Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Katarina typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Kayle runs Teleport for map impact. Katarina needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Kayle outscales through TP plays.