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

Nasus

Champion 2

Garen

45.5%

Nasus win rate vs Garen

Garen has the edge

1,247

Games Analyzed

45.5%

Nasus WR

54.5%

Garen WR

-356

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Nasus Level 6

Garen Level 6

Nasus Trinity Force

Garen 1 item

Nasus 200 stacks

Garen 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Nasus is strongest late game while Garen peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Armor Rush

Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.

Exploit Nasus's Weakness

Nasus's main weakness: Early game, kiting, getting zoned from stacks. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Nasus Win Condition

Stack Q, scale, become unkillable splitpusher

Garen Win Condition

Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective

Recommended Items

Nasus

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Frozen Heart

Core

Build every game

Spirit Visage

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage

Garen

Stridebreaker

Core

Build every game

Mortal Reminder

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Nasus's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Nasus's sustain/autos

Nasus's Worst Matchups

Garen's Worst Matchups

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