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

Talon

45.2%

Malzahar win rate vs Talon

Talon has the edge

686

Games Analyzed

45.2%

Malzahar WR

54.8%

Talon WR

-384

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Talon Level 2

Malzahar Level 6

Talon Level 6

Malzahar 1 item

Talon 1 item

Malzahar 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Malzahar is strongest mid game while Talon peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Sustained vs Burst

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

Range Advantage

Malzahar has range advantage. Talon 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

Talon Win Condition

Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills

Recommended Items

Malzahar