Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
4.0%

Akalivs Gragas

DAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Gragas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Akali wins with a 62.5% win rate (+25.0%) over Gragas based on 8 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 Gragas matchup.

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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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Akali - 62.5% win rate in this matchup
Akali
62.5% WR
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Gragas vs Akali matchup - 37.5% win rate
Gragas
37.5% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Gragas Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Gragas matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 8
62.5%
Win Rate
37.5%
5.9
CS / min
5.3
1,066
DMG / min
744
13,174
Gold / game
11,084
220
Heal / min
370
622
DMG Mitigated / min
997
0.1
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Akali vs Gragas Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Gragas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 8 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, giving Akali a 25.0 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Gragas 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 Gragas leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Gragas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Gragas 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 Gragas Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Gragas in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Gragas, 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
5.9Akali
5.3Gragas
Akali edges out Gragas by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
1,066Akali
744Gragas
Akali heavily out-damages Gragas by 322 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Gragas should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,174Akali
11,084Gragas
Akali generates a commanding 2,090 more gold per game than Gragas. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Gragas should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akali
1.2Gragas
Gragas brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Gragas 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
842Akali
1,367Gragas
Gragas vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 525 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Gragas 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 Gragas

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Gragas, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Gragas are Shadowflame, Morellonomicon and Void Staff. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Gragas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Gragas early game win rateGragas50.0%
Late Game
Akali
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali66.7%
Gragas late game win rateGragas33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akali and Gragas, 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Gragas. 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. Gragas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akali Runes Against Gragas

Precision rune tree - Akali primary runes vs GragasPrecision
Conqueror - best Akali rune vs GragasPresence of Mind - best Akali rune vs GragasLegend: Haste - best Akali rune vs GragasCoup de Grace - best Akali rune vs Gragas
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs GragasResolve
Overgrowth - best Akali rune vs GragasSecond Wind - best Akali rune vs Gragas
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Akali to press their advantage against Gragas, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.51%1015.793911,02050.0%47.5%
52.13%945.890611,13646.1%56.4%
49.30%715.882312,29352.4%48.0%
53.13%645.61,03611,82366.7%45.0%
46.03%635.698411,53448.0%44.7%
36.07%615.579510,60740.7%32.4%
40.00%505.878912,09533.3%42.9%
54.55%445.672211,20350.0%56.3%
50.00%445.791910,98147.6%52.2%
50.00%425.784712,62846.1%51.7%
41.03%395.782310,81950.0%34.8%
51.28%396.083310,80060.0%45.8%
48.48%335.383611,27654.5%45.5%
36.36%335.81,00410,98746.1%30.0%
66.67%306.092712,00670.0%65.0%
55.17%295.71,01211,63258.3%52.9%
44.83%295.184711,76937.5%47.6%
62.96%275.879811,51255.6%66.7%
42.31%265.481610,98636.4%46.7%
46.15%265.37469,86040.0%50.0%
48.00%255.885611,56158.3%38.5%
56.00%255.867211,02045.5%64.3%
56.00%255.081111,07754.5%57.1%
48.00%255.681411,55750.0%47.1%
34.78%235.47079,86445.5%25.0%
50.00%225.57489,93533.3%61.5%
54.55%226.190311,75544.4%61.5%
52.38%216.193612,47033.3%60.0%
47.62%216.278410,96230.0%63.6%
61.11%185.993711,25257.1%63.6%
27.78%185.81,13212,36614.3%36.4%
38.89%186.083011,28850.0%30.0%
52.94%175.883710,62350.0%55.6%
41.18%175.691411,37962.5%22.2%
58.82%175.896711,70780.0%50.0%
41.18%175.278410,86462.5%22.2%
50.00%165.683711,20150.0%50.0%
46.67%156.11,01412,18033.3%55.6%
46.67%155.597813,42480.0%30.0%
53.33%156.195511,73357.1%50.0%
53.33%155.596913,60450.0%55.6%
57.14%146.173810,52850.0%62.5%
35.71%145.376912,09550.0%25.0%
53.85%135.689611,95733.3%60.0%
76.92%135.772210,802100.0%57.1%
38.46%135.882211,29920.0%50.0%
41.67%125.688710,85816.7%66.7%
50.00%126.31,05411,13325.0%62.5%
72.73%115.795510,89775.0%71.4%
27.27%116.11,02213,27466.7%12.5%
45.45%115.47509,13425.0%57.1%
60.00%105.87988,90925.0%83.3%
70.00%106.085611,95775.0%66.7%
40.00%106.17839,40633.3%50.0%
33.33%96.78967,97033.3%33.3%
66.67%96.71,04411,77233.3%83.3%
50.00%85.694115,1800.0%50.0%
62.50%85.91,06613,17450.0%66.7%
25.00%85.47229,33725.0%25.0%
37.50%85.86298,32633.3%40.0%
25.00%85.28608,79725.0%25.0%
50.00%85.696211,82850.0%50.0%
57.14%75.297512,337100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.694211,6250.0%33.3%
71.43%76.591712,931100.0%60.0%
57.14%75.18019,65650.0%66.7%
57.14%76.41,04010,57350.0%66.7%
66.67%65.98519,93075.0%50.0%
16.67%65.986010,72833.3%0.0%
50.00%64.486212,4780.0%75.0%
33.33%65.392511,2060.0%66.7%
0.00%65.26939,2220.0%0.0%
16.67%66.01,16712,810100.0%0.0%
33.33%66.297012,7170.0%50.0%
40.00%56.087413,03450.0%33.3%
40.00%55.895415,2080.0%40.0%
40.00%56.06138,5520.0%66.7%
60.00%57.185513,812100.0%50.0%
80.00%55.678912,006100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.18618,54966.7%50.0%
60.00%55.769111,424100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.084811,046100.0%25.0%

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Akali vs Gragas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Gragas in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Akali vs Gragas matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to Gragas's 37.5%, a 25.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 8 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Akali do against Gragas in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Gragas 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 Gragas in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Gragas matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Gragas matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Gragas with a 62.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 25.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 8 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Gragas?

The best Akali build against Gragas includes Shadowflame, Morellonomicon, Void Staff with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akali runes against Gragas?

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

Does Akali counter Gragas?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Gragas with a 62.5% win rate. Akali strongly counters Gragas in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Akali against Gragas?

When playing Akali against Gragas, 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.