magik VS cloak & dagger
magik Wins (Favored)
magik generally wins based on Patch 1.0 win-rate data.
magik
Duelist
cloak & dagger
Strategistℹ️ Tactical Overview
According to Patch 1.0 data, **magik** holds a 53.2% win rate compared to cloak & dagger's 47.2%. This suggests a meaningful advantage in the current meta.
Why magik Wins
Statistical Advantage
magik has the cleaner win condition in this matchup dynamic.
"This conclusion comes from either kit interaction (when present) or stable win-rate signals."
Statistical Performance
magik leads by 6.0% win rate (Favored).
"Based on 16,128 analyzed matches (reliability: high)."
⏱️ Combat Phases
Early Game / Neutral
Early game is about positioning and safe trades. magik generally wants to take first contact and force cloak & dagger to react.
Mid Fight & Rotations
Mid game hinges on cooldown exchanges. magik tends to come out ahead when fights go beyond the first rotation, while cloak & dagger needs cleaner conversions.
Ultimate Economy
Late game is mostly about ultimate timing and commit discipline. With a 6.0% win-rate gap in Patch 1.0, magik can play slightly more patiently; cloak & dagger should look for an uneven engage or forced mistake. magik's ult comes online faster (cost 3400 vs 4000), creating a tempo window.
How cloak & dagger Can Still Win
- Capitalize on Mistakescloak & dagger needs to force an error before committing to a full engage.💡 Tip: Look for a cooldown window, then take space first—don’t dash into a ready kit.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- ✕ Taking the fight while magik has key cooldowns available cloak & dagger often loses the trade because magik can negate the first commit and punish the reset.
- ✕ Overcommitting after partial damage magik typically punishes the second step-in harder than the first.