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

Lucian

Champion 2

Aphelios

49.2%

Lucian win rate vs Aphelios

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,371

Games Analyzed

49.2%

Lucian WR

50.8%

Aphelios WR

-67

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Lucian Level 2

Aphelios Level 2

Lucian Level 6

Lucian 1 item

Aphelios 1 item

Aphelios 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

Lucian needs to punish Aphelios before they scale. Zone them off CS levels 1-5 and look for solo kills before first back. If Aphelios reaches 2 items even, you're in trouble.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Hit and Run

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

Exploit Lucian's Weakness

Lucian's main weakness: Short range, outscaled, needs early lead. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Lucian Win Condition

Short trades with passive double-shot, level 2 all-in, snowball

Aphelios Win Condition

Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe

Recommended Items

Lucian