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

Maokai

Champion 2

Vel'Koz

54.3%

Maokai win rate vs Vel'Koz

Maokai has the edge

151

Games Analyzed

54.3%

Maokai WR

45.7%

Vel'Koz WR

+343

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Maokai Level 3

Maokai Level 6

Vel'Koz Level 6

Maokai 1 item

Vel'Koz 1 item

Vel'Koz 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.

MR Priority

Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness

Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Maokai Win Condition

R root wave engage, sapling vision, tanky CC bot

Vel'Koz Win Condition

Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive

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