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

Poppy

Champion 2

Alistar

55.0%

Poppy win rate vs Alistar

Poppy hard counters Alistar

1,016

Games Analyzed

55.0%

Poppy WR

45.0%

Alistar WR

+401

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Alistar Level 2

Poppy Level 3

Alistar Level 3

Poppy Level 6

Alistar Level 6

Poppy 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Poppy is strongest mid game while Alistar peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a all-in style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Exploit Alistar's Weakness

Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Poppy Win Condition

W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement

Alistar Win Condition

W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel

Recommended Items

Poppy

Sunfire Aegis

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Alistar's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Alistar's burst

Alistar

Locket of the Iron Solari

Core

Build every game

Knight's Vow

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage

Poppy's Worst Matchups

Alistar's Worst Matchups

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