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

Smolder

47.5%

Malzahar win rate vs Smolder

Smolder has the edge

1,099

Games Analyzed

47.5%

Malzahar WR

52.5%

Smolder WR

-200

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Malzahar Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Malzahar 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Malzahar 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

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

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

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Recommended Items

Malzahar

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Rylai's Crystal Scepter

Core

Build every game

Void Staff

Core

Build every game

Smolder

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Malzahar's AP damage and CC

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Smolder's Worst Matchups

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