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
Soraka
VS
Champion 2
Vel'Koz
vs

54.9%
Soraka win rate vs Vel'Koz
Soraka has the edge
621
Games Analyzed
54.9%
Soraka WR
45.1%
Vel'Koz WR
+392
Avg Gold Diff @15
Soraka
DamageAP
StyleUtility
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Exhaust
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Soraka
Level 1
Soraka
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Soraka
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
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.
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.
Soraka Win Condition
Q poke in lane, global R heal, keep team alive forever
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Soraka
Moonstone Renewer
Core
Build every game
Redemption
Core
Build every game
Staff of Flowing Water
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 Soraka's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Soraka's engage tool
Soraka's Worst Matchups
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
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