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

Vladimir

Champion 2

Akshan

54.5%

Vladimir win rate vs Akshan

Vladimir has the edge

562

Games Analyzed

54.5%

Vladimir WR

45.5%

Akshan WR

+356

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Akshan Level 2

Akshan Level 6

Akshan 1 item

Vladimir Level 9

Vladimir 2 items

Vladimir 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Survive to Scale

Akshan will try to bully you early. Give up CS if needed Ã¢â‚¬â€ your job is to not die. Vladimir outscales hard after 2 items. Play for farm, not fights.

Mixed Resistances

Vladimir deals AP damage while Akshan deals AD. Build resistances accordingly Ã¢â‚¬â€ don't stack the wrong type.

Sustained vs Burst

Akshan wants to combo and disengage. Vladimir wins extended trades. Don't let Akshan get a clean rotation Ã¢â‚¬â€ force long fights where sustain wins.

Exploit Akshan's Weakness

Akshan's main weakness: Short range, squishy, E interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Vladimir Win Condition

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

Akshan Win Condition

Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills

Ghost Threat

Vladimir runs Ghost Ã¢â‚¬â€ they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.

Recommended Items

Vladimir