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

Malzahar

Champion 2

Riven

44.1%

Malzahar win rate vs Riven

Riven hard counters Malzahar

145

Games Analyzed

44.1%

Malzahar WR

55.9%

Riven WR

-468

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Riven Level 1

Malzahar Level 6

Riven Level 6

Malzahar 1 item

Riven 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

Malzahar deals AP damage while Riven deals AD. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Sustained vs Burst

Riven wants to combo and disengage. Malzahar wins extended trades. Don't let Riven get a clean rotation Ã¢â‚¬â€ force long fights where sustain wins.

Range Advantage

Malzahar has range advantage. Riven 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.

Malzahar Win Condition

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

Riven Win Condition

Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight

Recommended Items

Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter