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

Malphite

Champion 2

Smolder

48.1%

Malphite win rate vs Smolder

Skill matchup — could go either way

264

Games Analyzed

48.1%

Malphite WR

51.9%

Smolder WR

-151

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Malphite Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Malphite 1 item

Malphite Teamfights

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Malphite is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Malphite's Weakness

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

Malphite Win Condition

R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster