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

Varus

51.0%

Lucian win rate vs Varus

Skill matchup — could go either way

2,182

Games Analyzed

51.0%

Lucian WR

49.0%

Varus WR

+80

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Lucian Level 2

Lucian Level 6

Varus Level 6

Lucian 1 item

Varus 1 item

Varus 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Lucian is strongest early game while Varus peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Exploit Varus's Weakness

Varus's main weakness: No mobility, assassins, all-in. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Lucian Win Condition

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

Varus Win Condition

Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds

Recommended Items

Lucian

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Navori Quickblades

Core

Build every game

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Varus

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Lucian's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Lucian's sustain/autos

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Lucian's Worst Matchups

Varus's Worst Matchups

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