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

Alistar

50.1%

Xerath win rate vs Alistar

Skill matchup — could go either way

302

Games Analyzed

50.1%

Xerath WR

49.9%

Alistar WR

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Alistar Level 2

Alistar Level 3

Xerath Level 6

Alistar Level 6

Xerath 1 item

Xerath 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Xerath is strongest mid game while Alistar peaks early 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.

Poke vs All-in

Xerath wants to whittle Alistar down from range. Alistar needs to find a gap close and commit hard. If Alistar can't reach Xerath, they lose. If they get on top, Xerath is dead.

Range Advantage

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

Exploit Alistar's Weakness

Alistar's main weakness: Poke lanes, combo telegraphed, mana hungry. Play around this to maximize your advantage.

Xerath Win Condition

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

Alistar Win Condition

W+Q combo engage, R damage reduction, peel

Recommended Items

Xerath

Luden's Tempest

Core

Build every game

Shadowflame