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

Smolder

Champion 2

Veigar

52.5%

Smolder win rate vs Veigar

Smolder has the edge

918

Games Analyzed

52.5%

Smolder WR

47.5%

Veigar WR

+200

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Smolder Level 6

Veigar Level 6

Veigar 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Veigar Infinite AP

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

Mixed Resistances

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

Exploit Veigar's Weakness

Veigar's main weakness: Mobile assassins, early aggression, cage is dodgeable. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Veigar Win Condition

Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke