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

Viktor

51.4%

Sylas win rate vs Viktor

Skill matchup — could go either way

2,652

Games Analyzed

51.4%

Sylas WR

48.6%

Viktor WR

+108

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Sylas Level 3

Sylas Level 6

Viktor Level 6

Sylas 1 item

Viktor 1 item

Viktor E upgrade

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Sylas is strongest mid game while Viktor 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.

Hit and Run

Sylas needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Viktor's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Viktor's Weakness

Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Sylas Win Condition

Steal enemy ults, W heal sustain, burst combos

Viktor Win Condition

Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control

Kill Pressure vs Map Play

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

Recommended Items

Sylas