Vel'Koz

The figures worth remembering, read straight from the data — no editorial picking.

• Peak popularity in 2018: 68 games, 45.6% win rate.
• Noticeably more picked on the red side (60.7% of its picks).
• Games featuring it run 3.0 min longer than average (36m 55s against 33m 53s).
• Best duo: alongside Braum, 61.5% over 26 games (+15.3 pts against its own average).
• Longest win streak: 6, from February 9, 2017 to August 20, 2017.

How this champion performs in the current season, independently of its past. The sections below cover the full history and say so.

2 games this season, 146th most played of the 155 champions picked in 2026 — too few for a win rate to mean anything. The sections below cover its whole career.

Teams that played it most · 2026

Team	Games	WR
Bilibili Gaming	1	100%
Karmine Corp	1	100%

All seasons combined — the current-season read is further up. How this champion is actually used: which role, which side of the map, and whether it shows up more in playoffs than in regular season.

Bars show pick volume, the line shows win rate. The dashed line marks 50%.

Across all seasons (2014–2026): a single season does not supply enough shared games. Allies seen at least 25 times alongside Vel'Koz. The gap is measured against its own 46.2% average, not against 50%. The Role column is the one held by the ally.

Strongest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Braum	Support	26	61.5%	+15.3
Varus	Bot	26	61.5%	+15.3

Weakest

Ally	Role	Games	WR	Gap
Varus	Bot	26	61.5%	+15.3
Braum	Support	26	61.5%	+15.3

Across all seasons (2014–2026): direct opposition in the same role, over at least 25 duels.

Favourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Azir	Mid	33	54.5%	+8.3

Unfavourable

Opponent	Role	Duels	WR	Gap
Azir	Mid	33	54.5%	+8.3

All seasons combined, so defunct leagues show up too — EU LCS and NA LCS became the LEC and the LCS. Where this champion is played, and by whom: regional habits are often stronger than any global trend.

By league

• LCK 48 · 52.1%
• LMS 22 · 45.5%
• LPL 18 · 44.4%
• NA LCS 16 · 56.3%
• Worlds 13 · 30.8%
• LCS 12 · 33.3%
• EU LCS 5 · 40%
• MSI 5 · 40%

Teams that played it most

Team	Games	WR
AFAfreeca Freecs	10	60%
Machi Esports	9	66.7%
MVP	8	37.5%
Counter Logic Gaming	7	57.1%
Kingzone DragonX	7	28.6%
Gen.G	7	14.3%
Golden Guardians	7	57.1%
ahq eSports Club	6	66.7%
KSV eSports	5	80%
Bilibili Gaming	5	60%

Short answers meant to stand on their own, out of context.

What is the best duo with Vel'Koz?

Braum as Support: 61.5% wins over 26 games together, +15.3 points against Vel'Koz's 46.2% average.

Which champion counters Vel'Koz in Mid?

Azir in Mid: Vel'Koz only wins 54.5% of their 33 direct duels, +8.3 points below its average.

Which lane does Vel'Koz play in pro?

Mainly Mid, which accounts for 86.2% of its 145 major-league games, with a 46.4% win rate.

Is Vel'Koz good in professional play?

Over 145 major-league games since 2014, Vel'Koz holds a 46.2% win rate. Its most played season was 2018 with 68 games, and it was last picked on September 5, 2026.

Longest consecutive runs of wins and losses, with the dates that bound them. Long runs come as much from schedule as from form.

Record	Value
Longest win streak	6 · February 9, 2017 → August 20, 2017
Longest loss streak	13 · June 23, 2018 → July 29, 2018
Average game length	36m 55s · 33m 53s
Longest game	64m 11s · Invictus Gaming vs Team WE
Shortest game	21m 09s · Immortals vs Team Liquid