Best Azir Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Azir counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Azir is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Xerath Mid, Veigar Mid, Yone Mid, Lux Mid, Zed Mid, Syndra Mid, Akali Mid, Ahri Mid, LeBlanc Mid, and Viktor Mid as the strongest counters for Azir. Azir is listed as favorable into Malzahar Mid, Locke Mid, Fizz Mid, and Yasuo Mid. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Azir Mid same-role counters

  1. Xerath Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Xerath Mid, 39.3% observed win rate, -5.4 percentage points vs expected, 601 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Veigar Mid, 41.5% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 846 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yone Mid, 43.8% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,087 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Lux Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Lux Mid, 42.4% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 634 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Zed Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Zed Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 977 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Syndra Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Syndra Mid, 44.6% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 785 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Akali Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Akali Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 709 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Ahri Mid, 44.0% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,213 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 544 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Viktor Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Viktor Mid, 44.6% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 978 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 4 Low Elo champions Azir Mid is good against

  1. Malzahar Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Malzahar Mid, 49.4% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 870 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Locke Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Locke Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 659 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Fizz Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Fizz Mid, 48.3% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 654 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Yasuo Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,534 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Azir all-role counters

  1. Xerath Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Xerath Mid, 39.3% observed win rate, -5.4 percentage points vs expected, 601 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Yunara ADC - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yunara ADC, 42.5% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 859 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Veigar Mid, 41.5% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 846 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Warwick Jungle - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Warwick Jungle, 41.2% observed win rate, -3.7 percentage points vs expected, 709 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Gangplank Top - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Gangplank Top, 43.9% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 540 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yone Mid, 43.8% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,087 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Seraphine Support - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Seraphine Support, 43.0% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,362 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lux Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Lux Mid, 42.4% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 634 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Jax Top - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Jax Top, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 677 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Zed Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Zed Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 977 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Azir is good against

  1. Aphelios ADC - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Aphelios ADC, 52.0% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 508 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malzahar Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Malzahar Mid, 49.4% observed win rate, +4.2 percentage points vs expected, 870 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Locke Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Locke Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 659 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Karma Support - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Karma Support, 51.6% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 574 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Fizz Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Fizz Mid, 48.3% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 654 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Smolder ADC - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Smolder ADC, 49.0% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 580 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Yasuo Mid - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,534 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Wukong Jungle - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Wukong Jungle, 47.8% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 732 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Master Yi Jungle, 50.5% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 966 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Soraka Support - Low Elo data: Azir Mid vs Soraka Support, 48.3% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 532 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 5 High Elo Azir Mid same-role counters

  1. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Viktor Mid, 45.4% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 841 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Ahri Mid, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 893 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Sylas Mid, 46.9% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 622 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Locke Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Locke Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, -0.1 percentage points vs expected, 612 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yone Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yone Mid, 49.1% observed win rate, -0.1 percentage points vs expected, 707 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 4 High Elo champions Azir Mid is good against

  1. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 54.7% observed win rate, +5.6 percentage points vs expected, 804 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Katarina Mid, 49.3% observed win rate, +2.1 percentage points vs expected, 562 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zed Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Zed Mid, 49.0% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 774 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Syndra Mid, 48.2% observed win rate, +0.4 percentage points vs expected, 849 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Azir all-role counters

  1. Pyke Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Pyke Support, 45.6% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 535 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Sylas Jungle - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Sylas Jungle, 44.2% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 659 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Nasus Top - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Nasus Top, 44.2% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 697 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Ashe ADC - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Ashe ADC, 44.5% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 506 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Nautilus Support, 45.4% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 993 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Viktor Mid, 45.4% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 841 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Ezreal ADC - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Ezreal ADC, 49.3% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 984 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Malphite Top, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 517 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lulu Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Lulu Support, 45.8% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,075 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Ahri Mid, 44.9% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 893 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Azir is good against

  1. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 54.7% observed win rate, +5.6 percentage points vs expected, 804 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lucian ADC - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Lucian ADC, 53.4% observed win rate, +3.9 percentage points vs expected, 755 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Nami Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Nami Support, 50.9% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 939 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Talon Jungle, 49.3% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 643 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Milio Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Milio Support, 50.9% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 579 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Jarvan IV Jungle - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Jarvan IV Jungle, 51.0% observed win rate, +2.2 percentage points vs expected, 572 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Katarina Mid, 49.3% observed win rate, +2.1 percentage points vs expected, 562 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Alistar Support - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Alistar Support, 48.5% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 515 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Lee Sin Jungle - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Lee Sin Jungle, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,149 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Azir Mid vs Hecarim Jungle, 49.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 520 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.