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

Vel'Koz

Champion 2

Sona

48.4%

Vel'Koz win rate vs Sona

Skill matchup — could go either way

430

Games Analyzed

48.4%

Vel'Koz WR

51.6%

Sona WR

-130

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Vel'Koz Level 6

Sona Level 6

Vel'Koz 1 item

Sona 1 item

Vel'Koz 2 items

Sona 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Vel'Koz is strongest mid game while Sona 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.

Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness

Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Vel'Koz Win Condition

Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive

Sona Win Condition

Aura buffs scale, R stun, heal/shield spam late

Recommended Items

Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Sona's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Sona's engage tool

Sona

Moonstone Renewer

Core

Build every game

Staff of Flowing Water

Core

Build every game

Redemption

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool

Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups

Sona's Worst Matchups

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