Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Akalivs Gnar

DAssassin
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 26, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Gnar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Akali wins with a 61.9% win rate (+23.8%) over Gnar based on 21 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 Gnar 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.

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Gnar - 61.9% win rateGnar(61.9%)
Akali - 61.9% win rate in this matchup
Akali
61.9% WR
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Gnar vs Akali matchup - 38.1% win rate
Gnar
38.1% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Gnar Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Gnar matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 21
61.9%
Win Rate
38.1%
6.4
CS / min
6.1
833
DMG / min
798
13,800
Gold / game
13,081
254
Heal / min
208
682
DMG Mitigated / min
1,087
0.1
CC / min
1.2
75.0%
Early Game WR
25.0%
58.8%
Late Game WR
41.2%

Akali vs Gnar Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Gnar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 21 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 61.9% win rate compared to Gnar's 38.1%, giving Akali a 23.8 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gnar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Gnar leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Gnar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gnar 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 Gnar Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Gnar in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Gnar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Akali holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Akali
6.1Gnar
Akali edges out Gnar by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
833Akali
798Gnar
Akali deals 35 more champion damage per minute than Gnar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Gnar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Akali's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,800Akali
13,081Gnar
Akali earns 719 more gold per game than Gnar, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akali slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akali
1.2Gnar
Gnar brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gnar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
936Akali
1,294Gnar
Gnar vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 358 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gnar can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Gnar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gnar, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Gnar are Shadowflame, Hextech Gunblade and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Gnar. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Gnar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali75.0%
Gnar early game win rateGnar25.0%
Late Game
Akali
58.8%
+17.6% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali58.8%
Gnar late game win rateGnar41.2%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Gnar. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.8% win rate — 17.6 points above Gnar. 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. Gnar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akali Runes Against Gnar

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs GnarDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs GnarSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs GnarGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs GnarUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Gnar
Sorcery rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs GnarSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Akali rune vs GnarScorch - best Akali rune vs Gnar
100.0% WR

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


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.68%3875.888611,95351.1%52.2%
48.33%3015.882511,65748.6%48.1%
46.67%2105.981512,43140.3%50.4%
43.16%1905.783812,05748.6%39.7%
50.00%1825.998512,08751.9%48.5%
50.00%1646.184411,52050.0%50.0%
43.13%1605.976911,43041.5%44.2%
49.03%1556.291611,84753.6%43.7%
48.32%1495.475911,74543.5%51.7%
55.88%1365.785412,37059.0%53.3%
52.00%1255.995412,79457.4%46.9%
55.28%1236.184311,91752.5%57.8%
44.63%1215.474311,22849.0%41.4%
39.17%1205.91,01411,54537.7%40.7%
46.22%1195.888112,27049.0%44.3%
58.33%1086.082712,64867.5%52.9%
51.46%1036.189211,06356.7%44.2%
48.54%1036.185912,02944.9%51.9%
49.02%1026.191511,60245.1%52.9%
60.00%1005.688912,90161.1%59.4%
57.45%946.090012,01463.3%51.1%
50.57%876.197112,75065.7%40.4%
47.67%865.982411,84658.5%37.8%
49.41%855.680411,70952.4%46.5%
45.12%826.394212,68658.8%35.4%
53.33%755.582611,45247.1%58.5%
48.65%745.985012,10848.3%48.9%
52.78%725.781211,91463.9%41.7%
54.17%725.682511,13257.1%51.4%
50.70%715.679012,18061.5%44.4%
44.29%705.886210,98438.2%50.0%
31.82%665.685010,90040.0%22.6%
34.85%665.888410,99537.5%30.8%
51.56%645.887712,38853.3%50.0%
50.79%636.092111,81648.1%52.8%
46.77%625.674810,88543.3%50.0%
62.07%585.788012,63869.6%57.1%
49.02%515.987211,52447.8%50.0%
52.00%506.284311,87952.6%51.6%
44.00%506.396711,90044.4%43.5%
51.06%475.484810,86156.0%45.5%
55.56%455.997011,36250.0%63.2%
51.11%455.889512,21847.4%53.9%
40.91%445.481211,39050.0%33.3%
48.84%436.01,03911,86126.7%60.7%
53.49%436.191412,60160.0%50.0%
50.00%426.299512,86160.0%40.9%
61.90%425.581110,63350.0%77.8%
47.62%425.883312,51447.1%48.0%
39.02%415.574110,61545.5%31.6%
55.00%405.782712,01755.0%55.0%
48.72%395.898412,19837.5%56.5%
38.46%395.887112,31027.8%47.6%
35.90%395.783412,44618.2%42.9%
51.28%396.291210,59155.0%47.4%
30.56%366.31,15011,85526.7%33.3%
50.00%365.287811,49850.0%50.0%
48.57%355.881411,69564.7%33.3%
37.14%356.397011,64643.8%31.6%
44.12%346.31,18813,32841.7%45.5%
60.61%336.099710,95364.7%56.3%
53.13%326.287612,25264.3%44.4%
50.00%326.083611,10558.8%40.0%
48.39%316.078511,75440.0%56.3%
46.67%305.783510,25453.9%41.2%
35.71%285.884912,09427.3%41.2%
51.85%276.390111,38366.7%33.3%
40.74%275.773110,92430.8%50.0%
37.04%276.381410,39544.4%22.2%
38.46%266.381212,04435.7%41.7%
60.87%235.586511,66650.0%72.7%
34.78%236.085011,38236.4%33.3%
63.64%225.889211,92862.5%64.3%
61.90%216.483313,80075.0%58.8%
55.00%206.61,03013,71866.7%45.5%
35.00%206.596311,68440.0%30.0%
57.89%195.799910,84250.0%66.7%
57.89%196.083212,00266.7%50.0%
55.56%185.688410,56466.7%33.3%
50.00%186.385311,86555.6%44.4%
72.22%186.285911,36981.8%57.1%
41.18%176.094711,67355.6%25.0%
64.71%175.393612,21950.0%72.7%
47.06%175.676011,65242.9%50.0%
47.06%176.587511,27660.0%28.6%
41.18%175.387514,33233.3%42.9%
43.75%166.298712,53425.0%62.5%
57.14%146.278512,34342.9%71.4%
50.00%146.395812,64366.7%37.5%
81.82%115.399611,80175.0%85.7%
63.64%115.087411,97560.0%66.7%
30.00%104.896414,19025.0%33.3%
50.00%105.38719,46244.4%100.0%
20.00%106.08968,52025.0%0.0%
55.56%95.595113,01366.7%50.0%
50.00%85.276411,06050.0%50.0%
37.50%86.586110,65033.3%50.0%
37.50%84.889213,58733.3%40.0%
25.00%85.783613,0050.0%40.0%
28.57%76.01,02013,5440.0%40.0%
57.14%75.991912,13250.0%60.0%
100.00%75.872810,852100.0%100.0%
50.00%64.999211,2060.0%60.0%
0.00%65.785811,1530.0%0.0%
50.00%65.382311,260100.0%40.0%
50.00%65.776211,05433.3%66.7%
66.67%65.673813,120100.0%60.0%
50.00%62.57929,877100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.31,09013,342100.0%25.0%
60.00%56.21,11414,33550.0%66.7%
40.00%55.51,03311,34350.0%0.0%
80.00%56.178512,661100.0%66.7%
20.00%56.290311,13233.3%0.0%
80.00%54.89208,126100.0%66.7%
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Akali vs Gnar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Gnar in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Akali vs Gnar matchup with a 61.9% win rate compared to Gnar's 38.1%, a 23.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 21 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Akali do against Gnar in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Gnar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Gnar in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Gnar matchup with a 58.8% win rate compared to 41.2%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Gnar matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Gnar with a 61.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 23.8 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 21 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Gnar?

The best Akali build against Gnar includes Shadowflame, Hextech Gunblade, Rabadon's Deathcap with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Gnar?

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

Does Akali counter Gnar?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Gnar with a 61.9% win rate. Akali strongly counters Gnar in lane based on current patch 26.3 data.

How do I play Akali against Gnar?

When playing Akali against Gnar, 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.