Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.8%
Pick Rate
4.6%

Akalivs Ezreal

DAssassin
Patch26.9
Matches139,310
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Akali wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Ezreal based on 14 games. Akali holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Ezreal matchup.

Akali Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akali performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Ezreal - 57.1% win rateEzreal(57.1%)
Akali - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Akali
57.1% WR
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Ezreal vs Akali matchup - 42.9% win rate
Ezreal
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Ezreal Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Ezreal matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.0
CS / min
6.4
843
DMG / min
1,183
12,686
Gold / game
13,139
231
Heal / min
171
620
DMG Mitigated / min
387
0.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Akali vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Ezreal matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ezreal's 42.9%, giving Akali a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ezreal players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Akali leads by 292 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Ezreal and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ezreal away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown

Ezreal wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Ezreal is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Ezreal holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Akali
6.4Ezreal
Ezreal edges out Akali by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Ezreal.
Damage
843Akali
1,183Ezreal
Ezreal heavily out-damages Akali by 340 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Ezreal's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,686Akali
13,139Ezreal
Ezreal earns 453 more gold per game than Akali, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Ezreal slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akali
0.1Ezreal
Both Akali and Ezreal provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
851Akali
558Ezreal
Akali vastly out-sustains Ezreal, healing and mitigating 292 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ezreal is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ezreal, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Ezreal

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ezreal, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Ezreal are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Hextech Gunblade. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ezreal. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Ezreal matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal50.0%
Late Game
Akali
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali60.0%
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akali and Ezreal, with Akali holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Ezreal. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Akali holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Ezreal players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akali Runes Against Ezreal

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs EzrealDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs EzrealSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs EzrealSixth Sense - best Akali rune vs EzrealUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Ezreal
Sorcery rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs EzrealSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Akali rune vs EzrealScorch - best Akali rune vs Ezreal
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Akali to press their advantage against Ezreal, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. The table below shows Akali's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akali matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.9
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.21%565.883811,81245.8%50.0%
43.14%516.091112,00850.0%37.9%
40.91%445.877011,86553.3%34.5%
51.22%415.891411,45847.6%55.0%
57.89%385.984411,81642.9%66.7%
52.78%366.386011,12737.5%65.0%
40.00%305.598511,11443.8%35.7%
40.00%306.094411,71161.5%23.5%
50.00%266.094311,26640.0%56.3%
42.31%266.471110,52541.7%42.9%
58.33%246.292612,69770.0%50.0%
36.36%225.777410,34525.0%50.0%
50.00%225.583111,58142.9%53.3%
71.43%216.380910,78566.7%75.0%
42.86%215.790212,67666.7%33.3%
45.00%205.975010,43050.0%40.0%
20.00%206.279510,93611.1%27.3%
47.37%196.287811,85737.5%54.5%
36.84%196.51,05912,63337.5%36.4%
57.89%196.280912,14275.0%45.5%
52.63%195.578911,86244.4%60.0%
36.84%196.289312,34020.0%42.9%
57.89%195.984712,02550.0%61.5%
50.00%185.276413,38342.9%54.5%
50.00%186.476811,47271.4%36.4%
41.18%176.295912,83537.5%44.4%
47.06%175.575210,75050.0%45.5%
58.82%176.789712,02766.7%50.0%
31.25%165.78739,51737.5%25.0%
62.50%165.47449,93950.0%75.0%
60.00%154.866210,96660.0%60.0%
60.00%156.294913,12883.3%44.4%
46.67%156.491211,95057.1%37.5%
46.67%156.08269,87430.0%80.0%
33.33%156.892011,00937.5%28.6%
53.33%155.78299,39662.5%42.9%
57.14%146.281910,45666.7%50.0%
57.14%146.084312,68650.0%60.0%
61.54%136.91,27812,37385.7%33.3%
58.33%125.51,01111,62360.0%57.1%
41.67%125.584612,70150.0%37.5%
50.00%125.698610,48860.0%42.9%
36.36%115.984111,64950.0%20.0%
27.27%115.81,04111,39040.0%16.7%
50.00%106.290512,852100.0%44.4%
40.00%105.792710,80233.3%42.9%
70.00%106.81,22513,10075.0%66.7%
60.00%106.31,03012,83766.7%50.0%
80.00%106.693711,43060.0%100.0%
44.44%96.085911,95033.3%50.0%
44.44%96.886911,48475.0%20.0%
55.56%95.278412,1570.0%62.5%
62.50%85.592912,56950.0%66.7%
50.00%86.196912,13933.3%60.0%
25.00%85.685012,67133.3%20.0%
50.00%85.980712,588100.0%33.3%
50.00%86.01,10212,1450.0%80.0%
57.14%76.679210,89666.7%50.0%
57.14%75.889811,23875.0%33.3%
71.43%77.21,22212,611100.0%60.0%
71.43%76.56979,84333.3%100.0%
16.67%65.072212,1390.0%25.0%
50.00%64.891310,88433.3%66.7%
50.00%67.289211,16450.0%50.0%
50.00%65.583010,51033.3%66.7%
20.00%55.485310,5650.0%25.0%
80.00%57.21,15813,68966.7%100.0%
60.00%56.41,13910,74266.7%50.0%
60.00%55.58656,024100.0%0.0%
20.00%55.896412,45850.0%0.0%
80.00%56.86778,43375.0%100.0%
60.00%56.01,05413,84650.0%66.7%
66.67%37.48559,99266.7%0.0%

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Akali vs Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Ezreal in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Akali vs Ezreal matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Ezreal's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.

How does Akali do against Ezreal in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Ezreal with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akali do against Ezreal in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Ezreal matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Ezreal matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Ezreal?

The best Akali build against Ezreal includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Ezreal?

The best Akali runes against Ezreal use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Akali vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Ezreal?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Ezreal with a 57.1% win rate. Akali strongly counters Ezreal in lane based on current patch 26.9 data.

How do I play Akali against Ezreal?

When playing Akali against Ezreal, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.