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

Karma

45.5%

Xerath win rate vs Karma

Karma has the edge

1,400

Games Analyzed

45.5%

Xerath WR

54.5%

Karma WR

-360

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Karma Level 1

Xerath Level 6

Karma Level 6

Xerath 1 item

Karma 1 item

Xerath 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Xerath is strongest mid game while Karma 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.

Mirror Playstyle

Both champions play a poke style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.

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

Karma Win Condition

R+Q poke, R+E team speed, lane bully support

Recommended Items

Xerath

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 Karma's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Karma's engage tool

Karma

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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool

Xerath's Worst Matchups

Karma's Worst Matchups

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