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

Talon

48.1%

Poppy win rate vs Talon

Skill matchup — could go either way

239

Games Analyzed

48.1%

Poppy WR

51.9%

Talon WR

-150

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Talon Level 2

Poppy Level 3

Poppy Level 6

Talon Level 6

Poppy 1 item

Talon 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Poppy is strongest mid game while Talon peaks early 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 Poppy's Weakness

Poppy's main weakness: No wall = no stun, kiting, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Poppy Win Condition

W blocks dashes, E wall stun, R displacement

Talon Win Condition

Wall hop roams, first blood king, snowball through kills

Recommended Items

Poppy

Sunfire Aegis

Core

Build every game

Thornmail

Core

Build every game

Dead Man's Plate

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Talon's AD damage

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Talon

Eclipse

Core

Build every game

Youmuu's Ghostblade

Core

Build every game

Serylda's Grudge

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Poppy's AD damage

Poppy's Worst Matchups

Talon's Worst Matchups

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