Akalivs Hwei
Akali vs Hwei is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Hwei wins with a 51.6% win rate (+3.2%) over Akali based on 94 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Akali scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Hwei 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.
Hwei(48.4%)Who Wins the Akali vs Hwei Matchup?
Akali vs Hwei Matchup Summary
The Akali vs Hwei matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 94 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 51.6% win rate compared to Akali's 48.4%, giving Hwei a 3.2 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei needs to press advantages before Akali reaches their power spikes, while Akali should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Hwei leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Hwei is slightly favored, Akali can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Hwei's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Akali vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown
Hwei is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Hwei holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Akali Build Against Hwei
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Hwei are Stormsurge, Shadowflame 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 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Hwei matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Akali44.7%Hwei55.3%Akali50.9%Hwei49.1%Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.3% win rate — a 10.5 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Hwei can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Akali at 50.9% win rate — only 1.8 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.
The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Hwei has the edge early, but Akali gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.
Best Akali Runes Against Hwei
Domination
Resolve
The Domination and Resolve rune setup gives Akali the best tools to compete against Hwei in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.39% | 438 | 6.1 | 895 | 11,953 | 52.7% | 44.6% | |
| 48.55% | 415 | 6.0 | 867 | 12,066 | 43.1% | 52.5% | |
| 54.55% | 243 | 6.2 | 973 | 12,059 | 57.4% | 52.0% | |
| 44.44% | 234 | 6.0 | 835 | 12,518 | 44.8% | 44.2% | |
| 43.59% | 196 | 5.9 | 837 | 11,729 | 46.0% | 42.1% | |
| 53.23% | 187 | 6.2 | 908 | 12,128 | 58.2% | 48.4% | |
| 45.05% | 183 | 6.0 | 785 | 11,397 | 42.5% | 47.4% | |
| 52.22% | 180 | 5.9 | 830 | 12,177 | 63.8% | 45.0% | |
| 48.17% | 166 | 5.8 | 946 | 12,450 | 47.1% | 48.9% | |
| 48.30% | 149 | 5.7 | 831 | 11,660 | 49.2% | 47.6% | |
| 44.85% | 138 | 6.3 | 841 | 11,771 | 52.2% | 37.7% | |
| 47.06% | 137 | 6.0 | 947 | 11,811 | 58.1% | 37.8% | |
| 45.31% | 128 | 5.6 | 886 | 11,865 | 35.3% | 52.0% | |
| 55.28% | 123 | 5.7 | 851 | 11,267 | 56.3% | 54.2% | |
| 52.94% | 120 | 6.0 | 791 | 11,901 | 50.0% | 55.2% | |
| 42.86% | 120 | 6.2 | 813 | 11,278 | 45.6% | 39.2% | |
| 51.26% | 119 | 5.9 | 878 | 12,025 | 52.0% | 50.7% | |
| 55.65% | 116 | 5.8 | 957 | 12,285 | 53.2% | 57.4% | |
| 44.74% | 115 | 6.1 | 899 | 12,515 | 54.9% | 36.5% | |
| 41.44% | 111 | 6.1 | 823 | 11,922 | 51.1% | 34.9% | |
| 46.79% | 110 | 5.5 | 789 | 11,779 | 45.6% | 47.6% | |
| 51.00% | 100 | 6.0 | 899 | 11,475 | 50.0% | 52.1% | |
| 52.53% | 99 | 5.9 | 864 | 11,832 | 52.5% | 52.5% | |
| 48.96% | 97 | 6.5 | 861 | 11,881 | 55.0% | 44.6% | |
| 43.16% | 95 | 5.9 | 775 | 11,895 | 48.8% | 38.9% | |
| 48.39% | 94 | 5.9 | 873 | 12,570 | 44.7% | 50.9% | |
| 47.87% | 94 | 6.5 | 917 | 11,558 | 48.6% | 47.5% | |
| 52.87% | 87 | 6.0 | 820 | 12,053 | 45.7% | 57.7% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 5.5 | 910 | 12,270 | 56.4% | 48.9% | |
| 45.78% | 85 | 5.8 | 805 | 10,562 | 54.2% | 34.3% | |
| 45.78% | 83 | 6.0 | 818 | 12,107 | 45.7% | 45.8% | |
| 48.10% | 80 | 5.8 | 870 | 12,620 | 51.5% | 45.6% | |
| 37.66% | 77 | 6.4 | 982 | 12,232 | 45.5% | 31.8% | |
| 48.65% | 75 | 6.1 | 1,010 | 12,299 | 48.5% | 48.8% | |
| 39.19% | 74 | 5.6 | 844 | 11,797 | 35.9% | 42.9% | |
| 43.06% | 73 | 6.2 | 1,004 | 11,558 | 60.0% | 27.0% | |
| 52.11% | 71 | 5.9 | 815 | 12,510 | 63.3% | 43.9% | |
| 47.83% | 69 | 6.3 | 919 | 12,600 | 58.1% | 39.5% | |
| 52.24% | 68 | 5.9 | 1,028 | 12,570 | 42.9% | 59.0% | |
| 48.48% | 66 | 5.8 | 870 | 10,991 | 43.8% | 52.9% | |
| 37.10% | 63 | 5.9 | 1,073 | 11,783 | 36.0% | 37.8% | |
| 50.82% | 61 | 6.2 | 932 | 12,200 | 36.0% | 61.1% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 6.2 | 804 | 11,552 | 44.4% | 45.5% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 6.3 | 1,074 | 11,954 | 45.8% | 44.4% | |
| 54.39% | 59 | 6.1 | 889 | 12,235 | 52.4% | 55.6% | |
| 61.02% | 59 | 6.1 | 891 | 12,272 | 53.9% | 66.7% | |
| 43.86% | 58 | 5.9 | 748 | 11,570 | 59.3% | 30.0% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 6.1 | 809 | 12,542 | 66.7% | 44.1% | |
| 57.69% | 52 | 6.2 | 938 | 11,543 | 57.1% | 58.1% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 5.9 | 793 | 10,873 | 46.7% | 47.6% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.3 | 990 | 12,001 | 52.0% | 37.5% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.1 | 831 | 11,606 | 33.3% | 53.6% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.1 | 1,044 | 12,805 | 56.3% | 45.2% | |
| 43.48% | 47 | 6.3 | 868 | 12,007 | 47.1% | 41.4% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.1 | 950 | 12,341 | 46.7% | 53.1% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.0 | 948 | 11,899 | 47.4% | 51.9% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 5.6 | 761 | 11,095 | 42.1% | 52.0% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.1 | 744 | 11,327 | 47.6% | 38.1% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 6.2 | 855 | 11,324 | 40.9% | 57.9% | |
| 56.10% | 41 | 6.7 | 990 | 13,135 | 60.0% | 53.9% | |
| 45.00% | 40 | 6.9 | 926 | 12,227 | 43.5% | 47.1% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.4 | 837 | 11,859 | 47.6% | 47.4% | |
| 42.50% | 40 | 6.5 | 1,192 | 12,548 | 41.7% | 42.9% | |
| 70.00% | 40 | 6.4 | 1,015 | 13,964 | 72.7% | 69.0% | |
| 55.26% | 38 | 6.6 | 976 | 13,046 | 66.7% | 47.8% | |
| 59.46% | 37 | 6.2 | 841 | 12,582 | 50.0% | 65.2% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.5 | 917 | 11,886 | 37.5% | 61.9% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.0 | 769 | 12,603 | 57.1% | 36.4% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.1 | 738 | 10,796 | 35.3% | 52.6% | |
| 44.12% | 35 | 6.3 | 966 | 10,973 | 45.0% | 42.9% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.2 | 807 | 11,407 | 46.1% | 38.1% | |
| 36.36% | 33 | 6.1 | 709 | 10,989 | 36.4% | 36.4% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.0 | 828 | 9,658 | 50.0% | 53.3% | |
| 46.43% | 29 | 6.5 | 852 | 12,493 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.3 | 810 | 11,621 | 62.5% | 46.1% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 5.9 | 879 | 12,196 | 25.0% | 45.0% | |
| 50.00% | 26 | 6.2 | 885 | 12,388 | 60.0% | 43.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 907 | 12,160 | 66.7% | 30.8% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 869 | 11,937 | 58.3% | 53.9% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.4 | 929 | 11,846 | 77.8% | 53.3% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.2 | 921 | 12,392 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 5.9 | 913 | 11,804 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.2 | 721 | 10,144 | 69.2% | 37.5% | |
| 50.00% | 21 | 5.7 | 904 | 12,067 | 37.5% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 6.1 | 1,019 | 12,203 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 78.95% | 19 | 5.8 | 946 | 13,374 | 85.7% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.2 | 946 | 10,592 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.0 | 922 | 11,754 | 11.1% | 88.9% | |
| 33.33% | 18 | 6.6 | 1,049 | 13,157 | 42.9% | 27.3% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 6.3 | 900 | 12,337 | 50.0% | 22.2% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.2 | 879 | 11,499 | 55.6% | 28.6% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.4 | 934 | 12,977 | 25.0% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 5.9 | 1,039 | 13,606 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.1 | 777 | 12,916 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.5 | 1,109 | 15,744 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.4 | 731 | 9,546 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.7 | 754 | 11,007 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.8 | 831 | 10,559 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 5.9 | 813 | 12,812 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.3 | 865 | 14,161 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.2 | 872 | 13,385 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.1 | 790 | 11,266 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 10 | 5.2 | 1,050 | 13,898 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.4 | 994 | 12,876 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 797 | 10,322 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 986 | 14,169 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 752 | 10,726 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 88.89% | 9 | 5.1 | 908 | 12,476 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 1,021 | 13,746 | 75.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.7 | 966 | 12,125 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 1,015 | 11,222 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 616 | 8,062 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.7 | 805 | 11,582 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.5 | 1,020 | 13,667 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.7 | 843 | 12,593 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.8 | 1,020 | 13,312 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 811 | 12,229 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.3 | 881 | 12,065 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 0.00% | 6 | 5.8 | 855 | 13,861 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 1,161 | 12,655 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.8 | 856 | 8,886 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.0 | 803 | 10,758 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.7 | 923 | 9,912 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 948 | 12,215 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 741 | 12,969 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 987 | 10,808 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 964 | 12,469 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.2 | 769 | 11,099 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
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Akali vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akali do against Hwei in League of Legends?
Hwei wins the Akali vs Hwei matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to Akali's 48.4%, a 3.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 94 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Akali do against Hwei in the early game?
In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Akali with a 55.3% win rate versus 44.7%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Akali do against Hwei in the late game?
In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Hwei matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akali vs Hwei matchup?
Hwei wins the matchup against Akali with a 51.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 3.2 percentage point advantage means Hwei is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 94 games analyzed.
What is the best Akali build against Hwei?
The best Akali build against Hwei includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% 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 Hwei?
The best Akali runes against Hwei use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 53.1% win rate in the Akali vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akali counter Hwei?
No, Akali struggles against Hwei with only a 48.4% win rate. Hwei has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Hwei's lead.
How do I play Akali against Hwei?
When playing Akali against Hwei, play cautiously and avoid Hwei's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Hwei in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.