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

Sylas

Champion 2

Heimerdinger

40.9%

Sylas win rate vs Heimerdinger

Heimerdinger hard counters Sylas

208

Games Analyzed

40.9%

Sylas WR

59.1%

Heimerdinger WR

-730

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Sylas Level 3

Heimerdinger Level 3

Sylas Level 6

Heimerdinger Level 6

Sylas 1 item

Heimerdinger 1 item

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Sylas is strongest mid game while Heimerdinger peaks early 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.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Sylas's Weakness

Sylas's main weakness: Bad ults to steal, grievous wounds, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Sylas Win Condition

Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos

Heimerdinger Win Condition

Zone with turrets, bait dives, R turret melts

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

Sylas typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Heimerdinger runs Teleport for map impact. Sylas needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Heimerdinger outscales through TP plays.

Recommended Items

Sylas