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

Xin Zhao

50.7%

Malzahar win rate vs Xin Zhao

Skill matchup — could go either way

412

Games Analyzed

50.7%

Malzahar WR

49.3%

Xin Zhao WR

+58

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Xin Zhao Level 3

Malzahar Level 6

Xin Zhao Level 6

Malzahar 1 item

Xin Zhao 1 item

Malzahar 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

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

Range Advantage

Malzahar has range advantage. Xin Zhao 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 Xin Zhao's Weakness

Xin Zhao's main weakness: Falls off late, kiting, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Malzahar Win Condition

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

Xin Zhao Win Condition

Early ganks, R blocks ranged damage, duel anyone early

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