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

Malphite

51.8%

Katarina win rate vs Malphite

Skill matchup — could go either way

224

Games Analyzed

51.8%

Katarina WR

48.2%

Malphite WR

+143

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Katarina Level 3

Katarina Level 6

Malphite Level 6

Katarina 1 item

Malphite 1 item

Malphite Teamfights

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.

Mirror Playstyle

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

Exploit Malphite's Weakness

Malphite's main weakness: AP damage, sustain lanes, pre-6 weak. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Malphite Win Condition

R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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