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

Vel'Koz

41.8%

Smolder win rate vs Vel'Koz

Vel'Koz hard counters Smolder

103

Games Analyzed

41.8%

Smolder WR

58.2%

Vel'Koz WR

-660

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Smolder Level 6

Vel'Koz Level 6

Vel'Koz 1 item

Smolder 25 stacks

Smolder 225 stacks

Vel'Koz 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Smolder is strongest late game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Mirror Playstyle

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

Exploit Smolder's Weakness

Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Smolder Win Condition

Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster

Vel'Koz Win Condition

Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive

Recommended Items

Smolder

Trinity Force

Core

Build every game

Muramana

Core

Build every game

Rapid Firecannon

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

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Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups

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