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

Vladimir

45.1%

Swain win rate vs Vladimir

Vladimir has the edge

195

Games Analyzed

45.1%

Swain WR

54.9%

Vladimir WR

-389

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Swain Level 6

Swain 1 item

Vladimir Level 9

Swain 2 items

Vladimir 2 items

Vladimir 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Swain is strongest mid game while Vladimir peaks late 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.

Mirror Playstyle

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

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

Vladimir Win Condition

Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late

Recommended Items

Swain

Liandry's Anguish

Core

Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass

Core

Build every game

Rylai's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Vladimir's engage tool

Executioner's Calling

Counter

Grievous wounds to cut healing

Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Void Staff

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Swain's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Swain's engage tool

Executioner's Calling

Counter

Grievous wounds to cut healing

Swain's Worst Matchups

Vladimir's Worst Matchups

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