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

Sona

45.6%

Xerath win rate vs Sona

Sona has the edge

844

Games Analyzed

45.6%

Xerath WR

54.4%

Sona WR

-350

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Xerath Level 6

Sona Level 6

Xerath 1 item

Sona 1 item

Xerath 2 items

Sona 3 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Xerath 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 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

Sona Win Condition

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

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 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 Xerath's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Xerath's engage tool

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Sona's Worst Matchups

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