Win Rate
49.1%
Pick Rate
3.9%
Akalivs Hwei
Patch26.17
Matches368,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 29, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Akali vs Hwei is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Akali wins with a 57.5% win rate (+15.0%) over Hwei based on 40 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.
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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
57.5% WR
VS
Hwei
42.5% WR
Who Wins the Akali vs Hwei Matchup?
Winner
Akali
Matches: 40
57.5%
42.5%
5.4
6.1
917
957
12,982
12,457
202
69
654
361
0.1
0.9
45.5%
54.5%
62.1%
37.9%
Akali vs Hwei Matchup Summary
The Akali vs Hwei matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 40 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 57.5% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.5%, giving Akali a 15.0 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. Akali players can confidently pick into Hwei and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Hwei 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 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.
Farming
5.4Akali
6.1Hwei
Hwei edges out Akali by 0.8 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 11 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.Damage
917Akali
957Hwei
Hwei deals 40 more champion damage per minute than Akali. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akali choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hwei's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.Economy
12,982Akali
12,457Hwei
Akali earns 526 more gold per game than Hwei, 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
0.9Hwei
Hwei brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Hwei 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
856Akali
430Hwei
Akali vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 426 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.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 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 81.8% win rate across 11 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
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Early Game
Hwei
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Akali45.5%
Hwei54.5%♕
Late Game
Akali
62.1%
+24.1% advantage
Akali62.1%Hwei37.9%Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.5% win rate — a 9.1 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.
Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.1% win rate — 24.1 points above Hwei. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Hwei must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Akali reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Akali survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.
Best Akali Runes Against Hwei
Domination
Resolve
55.6% WR
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Akali to press their advantage against Hwei, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.68% | 148 | 6.0 | 913 | 12,210 | 43.1% | 56.6% | |
| 53.72% | 121 | 5.8 | 952 | 11,853 | 52.2% | 55.8% | |
| 45.22% | 115 | 5.8 | 800 | 10,682 | 50.9% | 39.7% | |
| 54.02% | 87 | 5.8 | 870 | 12,648 | 50.0% | 56.4% | |
| 48.28% | 87 | 5.8 | 799 | 11,259 | 59.0% | 39.6% | |
| 55.84% | 77 | 5.7 | 939 | 12,104 | 52.9% | 58.1% | |
| 38.96% | 77 | 5.5 | 888 | 12,301 | 33.3% | 42.0% | |
| 35.06% | 77 | 5.6 | 786 | 12,179 | 32.3% | 37.0% | |
| 50.68% | 73 | 6.0 | 807 | 10,849 | 48.9% | 53.6% | |
| 64.29% | 70 | 5.9 | 1,022 | 13,056 | 72.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.77% | 65 | 6.0 | 904 | 12,033 | 45.5% | 56.3% | |
| 49.23% | 65 | 5.9 | 775 | 11,807 | 55.6% | 44.7% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 5.8 | 758 | 10,475 | 43.8% | 46.4% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 5.8 | 802 | 11,970 | 52.9% | 55.0% | |
| 43.64% | 55 | 5.9 | 1,005 | 11,795 | 42.9% | 44.1% | |
| 47.17% | 53 | 5.9 | 810 | 12,474 | 48.0% | 46.4% | |
| 44.00% | 50 | 5.7 | 902 | 11,446 | 36.0% | 52.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.2 | 1,061 | 12,027 | 31.3% | 54.8% | |
| 34.88% | 43 | 5.6 | 869 | 12,181 | 22.2% | 44.0% | |
| 57.14% | 42 | 5.9 | 905 | 10,170 | 53.6% | 64.3% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 5.7 | 1,018 | 12,893 | 50.0% | 48.0% | |
| 57.50% | 40 | 5.4 | 917 | 12,982 | 45.5% | 62.1% | |
| 40.00% | 40 | 6.1 | 849 | 11,453 | 50.0% | 30.0% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 5.4 | 798 | 11,283 | 47.4% | 57.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 5.4 | 825 | 11,347 | 46.7% | 47.6% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.0 | 910 | 13,321 | 41.7% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 35 | 6.1 | 861 | 11,896 | 47.1% | 38.9% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.4 | 815 | 11,992 | 45.5% | 47.8% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.5 | 878 | 12,276 | 57.1% | 55.0% | |
| 40.63% | 32 | 5.7 | 844 | 12,537 | 61.5% | 26.3% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 5.7 | 804 | 12,205 | 58.3% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.1 | 970 | 11,873 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 5.8 | 833 | 13,381 | 37.5% | 60.0% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 5.5 | 967 | 11,121 | 30.0% | 47.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 5.4 | 840 | 11,914 | 55.6% | 58.8% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 5.8 | 760 | 11,024 | 36.4% | 53.3% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 1,015 | 9,662 | 73.3% | 30.0% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 5.8 | 801 | 12,017 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.2 | 992 | 12,285 | 66.7% | 70.0% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 5.8 | 908 | 11,913 | 70.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 5.0 | 699 | 10,463 | 40.0% | 27.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 5.7 | 889 | 10,060 | 58.3% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.3 | 840 | 12,362 | 75.0% | 55.6% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 5.9 | 855 | 11,180 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.9 | 756 | 11,284 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 853 | 11,872 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,017 | 11,180 | 42.9% | 45.5% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.9 | 877 | 9,869 | 41.7% | 80.0% | |
| 35.29% | 17 | 5.9 | 887 | 12,547 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.2 | 1,024 | 12,336 | 60.0% | 54.5% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.5 | 976 | 11,534 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 954 | 10,972 | 12.5% | 37.5% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 5.6 | 921 | 11,295 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.3 | 813 | 11,921 | 57.1% | 37.5% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.5 | 721 | 10,497 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.4 | 701 | 11,467 | 16.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.5 | 806 | 10,802 | 70.0% | 0.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.0 | 788 | 10,338 | 44.4% | 25.0% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 6.8 | 1,052 | 10,832 | 62.5% | 100.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,178 | 12,550 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 5.9 | 977 | 11,661 | 40.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 911 | 13,064 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 5.7 | 780 | 11,321 | 20.0% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.7 | 880 | 11,304 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.4 | 554 | 6,579 | 44.4% | 50.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 5.5 | 1,059 | 12,490 | 25.0% | 28.6% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 6.4 | 804 | 11,459 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 977 | 12,109 | 33.3% | 37.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 851 | 12,508 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.0 | 797 | 11,644 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.5 | 982 | 11,865 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.0 | 917 | 12,285 | 20.0% | 40.0% | |
| 80.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 975 | 10,035 | 85.7% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.9 | 751 | 11,902 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.9 | 1,214 | 15,470 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 820 | 11,103 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 943 | 13,354 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 695 | 10,003 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 884 | 13,551 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 926 | 12,766 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 869 | 10,962 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 716 | 8,827 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 854 | 11,173 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 4.9 | 799 | 12,273 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 4.9 | 969 | 12,646 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.8 | 1,103 | 13,679 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 810 | 14,593 | 0.0% | 57.1% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 942 | 14,382 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 985 | 12,765 | 66.7% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.4 | 1,029 | 12,578 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.6 | 817 | 11,136 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.0 | 916 | 13,174 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 85.71% | 7 | 5.8 | 769 | 10,474 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.2 | 968 | 13,212 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.0 | 722 | 11,983 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 894 | 10,693 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 845 | 12,499 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 878 | 13,513 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 775 | 9,637 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
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Akali vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akali do against Hwei in League of Legends?
Akali wins the Akali vs Hwei matchup with a 57.5% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.5%, a 15.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 40 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.
How does Akali do against Hwei in the early game?
In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Akali with a 54.5% win rate versus 45.5%. 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 62.1% win rate compared to 37.9%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akali vs Hwei matchup?
Akali wins the matchup against Hwei with a 57.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 15.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 40 games analyzed.
What is the best Akali build against Hwei?
The best Akali build against Hwei includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 81.8% 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 55.6% win rate in the Akali vs Hwei matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akali counter Hwei?
Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 57.5% win rate. Akali strongly counters Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.
How do I play Akali against Hwei?
When playing Akali against Hwei, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Hwei. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.
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