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

Veigar

47.7%

Sylas win rate vs Veigar

Veigar has the edge

717

Games Analyzed

47.7%

Sylas WR

52.3%

Veigar WR

-183

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Sylas Level 3

Sylas Level 6

Veigar Level 6

Sylas 1 item

Veigar 1 item

Veigar Infinite AP

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Sylas is strongest mid game while Veigar 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 burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

Range Advantage

Veigar has range advantage. Sylas should look for short trades when Veigar 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

Veigar Win Condition

Infinite AP scaling, E cage zone, R execute nuke

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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

Recommended Items

Sylas