Best Vel'Koz Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Vel'Koz counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Vel'Koz 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 Yuumi Support, Janna Support, Xerath Support, Karma Support, Pyke Support, Bard Support, Milio Support, Blitzcrank Support, Zyra Support, and Tahm Kench Support as the strongest counters for Vel'Koz. Vel'Koz is listed as favorable into Alistar Support, Mel Support, Lulu Support, Swain Support, Braum Support, Senna Support, Lux Support, Soraka Support, Sona Support, and Morgana Support. 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 Vel'Koz Support same-role counters

  1. Yuumi Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yuumi Support, 47.3% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,068 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Janna Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Janna Support, 44.1% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 544 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Xerath Support, 46.6% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,349 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Karma Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Karma Support, 48.0% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,215 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Pyke Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Pyke Support, 49.3% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,532 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Bard Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Bard Support, 50.9% observed win rate, -1.2 percentage points vs expected, 705 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Milio Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Milio Support, 47.8% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,183 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Blitzcrank Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 49.1% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,718 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Zyra Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Zyra Support, 48.5% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,105 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Tahm Kench Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Tahm Kench Support, 50.6% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 909 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Vel'Koz Support is good against

  1. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Alistar Support, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 766 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Mel Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Mel Support, 61.2% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 695 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Lulu Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Lulu Support, 53.0% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,796 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Swain Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Swain Support, 53.8% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,392 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Braum Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Braum Support, 50.8% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 798 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Senna Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Senna Support, 51.8% observed win rate, +1.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,498 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Lux Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Lux Support, 52.5% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 4,314 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Soraka Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Soraka Support, 50.4% observed win rate, +1.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,116 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Sona Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Sona Support, 49.2% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 660 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Morgana Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Morgana Support, 50.8% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 2,300 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Vel'Koz all-role counters

  1. Yasuo ADC - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yasuo ADC, 41.9% observed win rate, -7.8 percentage points vs expected, 561 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Yuumi Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yuumi Support, 47.3% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,068 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Ziggs ADC - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Ziggs ADC, 43.9% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 716 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Janna Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Janna Support, 44.1% observed win rate, -5.0 percentage points vs expected, 544 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Diana Jungle - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Diana Jungle, 47.2% observed win rate, -4.8 percentage points vs expected, 890 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Yone Top - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Mid vs Yone Top, 46.4% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 507 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Ekko Mid - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Ekko Mid, 45.9% observed win rate, -4.2 percentage points vs expected, 911 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Master Yi Jungle - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Mid vs Master Yi Jungle, 48.0% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 537 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Olaf Top - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Olaf Top, 46.7% observed win rate, -3.7 percentage points vs expected, 627 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Tryndamere Top - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Tryndamere Top, 46.5% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,061 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Vel'Koz is good against

  1. Cho'Gath Jungle - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Cho'Gath Jungle, 53.6% observed win rate, +5.8 percentage points vs expected, 685 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Mid vs Veigar Mid, 54.5% observed win rate, +4.8 percentage points vs expected, 572 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Garen Top - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Mid vs Garen Top, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.6 percentage points vs expected, 601 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Alistar Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Alistar Support, 54.4% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 766 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Mel Support - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Mel Support, 61.2% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 695 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Gangplank Top - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Gangplank Top, 54.8% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,036 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Viktor Mid - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Mid vs Viktor Mid, 53.8% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 619 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Jax Jungle - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Jax Jungle, 54.7% observed win rate, +3.8 percentage points vs expected, 908 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Viktor ADC - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Viktor ADC, 52.9% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 654 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Viktor Mid - Low Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Viktor Mid, 52.7% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,727 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 8 High Elo Vel'Koz Support same-role counters

  1. Pyke Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Pyke Support, 47.2% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 648 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Blitzcrank Support, 45.2% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 744 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Nautilus Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Nautilus Support, 47.1% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,183 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Milio Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Milio Support, 47.2% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 767 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yuumi Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yuumi Support, 50.8% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 502 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Karma Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Karma Support, 49.4% observed win rate, -1.4 percentage points vs expected, 987 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Nami Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Nami Support, 49.1% observed win rate, -0.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,239 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Soraka Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Soraka Support, 49.1% observed win rate, -0.4 percentage points vs expected, 615 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 8 High Elo champions Vel'Koz Support is good against

  1. Senna Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Senna Support, 51.7% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 569 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Leona Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Leona Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 696 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Bard Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Bard Support, 52.5% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 648 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Thresh Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Thresh Support, 49.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,626 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Seraphine Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Seraphine Support, 50.8% observed win rate, +1.4 percentage points vs expected, 937 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Lux Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Lux Support, 52.1% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 639 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Janna Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Janna Support, 49.2% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 559 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lulu Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Lulu Support, 50.4% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,342 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Vel'Koz all-role counters

  1. Ambessa Top - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Ambessa Top, 46.1% observed win rate, -4.5 percentage points vs expected, 562 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Hecarim Jungle, 44.8% observed win rate, -4.5 percentage points vs expected, 652 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Kha'Zix Jungle - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 45.3% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 749 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Katarina Mid, 44.4% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 795 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Kayn Jungle, 45.6% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 671 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Kai'Sa ADC - High Elo data: Vel'Koz ADC vs Kai'Sa ADC, 49.1% observed win rate, -3.7 percentage points vs expected, 662 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Yone Mid - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yone Mid, 47.1% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 675 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. LeBlanc Mid - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs LeBlanc Mid, 45.6% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 592 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Kai'Sa ADC - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Kai'Sa ADC, 46.7% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 2,074 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Pyke Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Pyke Support, 47.2% observed win rate, -3.3 percentage points vs expected, 648 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Vel'Koz is good against

  1. Gangplank Top - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Gangplank Top, 52.1% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 507 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malphite Top - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Malphite Top, 52.6% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 685 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Twitch ADC - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Twitch ADC, 52.2% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 529 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Talon Jungle, 51.4% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 749 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Graves Jungle - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Graves Jungle, 53.3% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,221 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Viktor Mid, 53.0% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 883 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Senna Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Senna Support, 51.7% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 569 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Jax Top - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Jax Top, 52.8% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 615 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Yunara ADC - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Yunara ADC, 52.0% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 948 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Leona Support - High Elo data: Vel'Koz Support vs Leona Support, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 696 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.