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

Sona

Champion 2

Vel'Koz

50.8%

Sona win rate vs Vel'Koz

Skill matchup — could go either way

423

Games Analyzed

50.8%

Sona WR

49.2%

Vel'Koz WR

+66

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Sona Level 6

Vel'Koz Level 6

Sona 1 item

Vel'Koz 1 item

Vel'Koz 2 items

Sona 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

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

MR Priority

Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.

Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness

Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Sona Win Condition

Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late

Vel'Koz Win Condition

Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive

Recommended Items

Sona

Moonstone Renewer

Core

Build every game

Staff of Flowing Water

Core

Build every game

Redemption

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

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

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool

Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Sona's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Sona's engage tool

Sona's Worst Matchups

Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups

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