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
Nami
VS
Champion 2
Vel'Koz
vs

50.0%
Nami win rate vs Vel'Koz
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,769
Games Analyzed
50.0%
Nami WR
50.0%
Vel'Koz WR
-2
Avg Gold Diff @15
Nami
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Nami
Level 2
Nami
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Nami
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Nami is strongest early game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
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.
Exploit Nami's Weakness
Nami's main weakness: Squishy, Q is slow, all-in lanes. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Nami Win Condition
W bounce trades, Q bubble engage, R tidal wave teamfight
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Nami
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Nami's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Nami's engage tool
Nami's Worst Matchups
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
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