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

Malzahar

52.4%

Katarina win rate vs Malzahar

Katarina has the edge

1,850

Games Analyzed

52.4%

Katarina WR

47.6%

Malzahar WR

+194

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Katarina Level 3

Katarina Level 6

Malzahar Level 6

Katarina 1 item

Malzahar 1 item

Malzahar 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 Malzahar 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 Malzahar's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Malzahar's Weakness

Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Malzahar Win Condition

R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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

Recommended Items

Katarina