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

Smolder

45.1%

Lucian win rate vs Smolder

Smolder has the edge

8,258

Games Analyzed

45.1%

Lucian WR

54.9%

Smolder WR

-391

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Lucian Level 2

Lucian Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Lucian 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

How to Play This Matchup

Early Aggression

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

Mixed Resistances

Lucian deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

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

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Recommended Items

Lucian

Kraken Slayer

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