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

Riven

Champion 2

Shen

50.8%

Riven win rate vs Shen

Skill matchup — could go either way

443

Games Analyzed

50.8%

Riven WR

49.2%

Shen WR

+63

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Riven Level 1

Riven Level 6

Shen Level 6

Riven 1 item

Shen 1 item

Shen Teamfights

How to Play This Matchup

Mid-Game Showdown

Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.

Mixed Resistances

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

Exploit Shen's Weakness

Shen's main weakness: Waveclear, splitpushers while R down, poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Riven Win Condition

Animation cancel combos, snowball lane, splitpush or teamfight

Shen Win Condition

Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Riven typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Riven needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Riven

Eclipse

Core

Build every game

Black Cleaver

Core

Build every game

Death's Dance

Core

Build every game

Shen