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

Swain

Champion 2

Katarina

39.6%

Swain win rate vs Katarina

Katarina hard counters Swain

187

Games Analyzed

39.6%

Swain WR

60.4%

Katarina WR

-834

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Katarina Level 3

Swain Level 6

Katarina Level 6

Swain 1 item

Katarina 1 item

Swain 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.

Mixed Resistances

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

Sustained vs Burst

Katarina wants to combo and disengage. Swain wins extended trades. Don't let Katarina get a clean rotation Ã¢â‚¬â€ force long fights where sustain wins.

Range Advantage

Swain has range advantage. Katarina should look for short trades when Swain uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.

Exploit Swain's Weakness

Swain's main weakness: Kiting, grievous wounds, burst before R heals. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Swain Win Condition

R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling

Katarina Win Condition

Roam, get resets, snowball through kills

Recommended Items

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