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

Xerath

Champion 2

Akshan

49.3%

Xerath win rate vs Akshan

Skill matchup — could go either way

1,372

Games Analyzed

49.3%

Xerath WR

50.7%

Akshan WR

-52

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Akshan Level 2

Xerath Level 6

Akshan Level 6

Xerath 1 item

Akshan 1 item

Xerath 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Xerath is strongest mid game while Akshan peaks early game. Play around your power window.

Mixed Resistances

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

Exploit Xerath's Weakness

Xerath's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, immobile, all skill-shots. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Xerath Win Condition

Long-range poke, R snipe from fog, siege towers

Akshan Win Condition

Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills

Recommended Items

Xerath

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame

Core

Build every game

Rabadon's

Core

Build every game

Plated Steelcaps

Defensive

Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage

Bramble Vest

Counter

Grievous wounds + armor vs Akshan's sustain/autos

Death's Dance

Defensive

Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass

Counter

Stasis to survive assassin burst

Akshan

Kraken Slayer

Core

Build every game

Collector

Core

Build every game

Infinity Edge

Core

Build every game

Mercury's Treads

Defensive

MR + tenacity vs Xerath's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker

Counter

Magic damage shield vs Xerath's burst

Xerath's Worst Matchups

Akshan's Worst Matchups

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