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

Nilah

Champion 2

Smolder

47.2%

Nilah win rate vs Smolder

Smolder has the edge

916

Games Analyzed

47.2%

Nilah WR

52.8%

Smolder WR

-227

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Nilah Level 2

Nilah Level 6

Smolder Level 6

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Nilah 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Nilah is strongest late game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

Nilah deals AD damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Close the Gap

Smolder will poke you down. You need to find an angle to all-in. Use bushes, minion waves, and flash aggressively. One good engage wins the lane.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Nilah's Weakness

Nilah's main weakness: Poke, ranged harass, needs engage support. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Nilah Win Condition

Shared XP passive, W dodge autos, R AoE heal

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Recommended Items

Nilah

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Collector