Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.2%
Pick Rate
4.4%

Akalivs Skarner

BAssassin
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Skarner is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Akali wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Skarner based on 5 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 Skarner 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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Skarner - 80.0% win rateSkarner(80.0%)
Akali - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Akali
80.0% WR
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Skarner vs Akali matchup - 20.0% win rate
Skarner
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Skarner Matchup?

Akali wins the Akali vs Skarner matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.8
CS / min
6.3
822
DMG / min
708
11,727
Gold / game
10,187
189
Heal / min
140
574
DMG Mitigated / min
1,624
0.1
CC / min
1.4
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Akali vs Skarner Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Skarner matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, giving Akali a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Skarner 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 Skarner leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akali players can confidently pick into Skarner and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Skarner 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 Skarner Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Skarner in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Skarner, 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
6.8Akali
6.3Skarner
Akali edges out Skarner by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akali.
Damage
822Akali
708Skarner
Akali heavily out-damages Skarner by 114 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Skarner 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
11,727Akali
10,187Skarner
Akali generates a commanding 1,540 more gold per game than Skarner. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Skarner should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akali
1.4Skarner
Skarner brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.3 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Skarner 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
763Akali
1,764Skarner
Skarner vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 1,001 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Skarner 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 Skarner

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Skarner, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Skarner are Stormsurge, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Akali an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Skarner. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Skarner matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali100.0%
Skarner early game win rateSkarner0.0%
Late Game
Akali
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali66.7%
Skarner late game win rateSkarner33.3%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Skarner. 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Skarner. 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. Skarner players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akali Runes Against Skarner

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs SkarnerDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs SkarnerSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs SkarnerGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs SkarnerUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Skarner
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs SkarnerResolve
Overgrowth - best Akali rune vs SkarnerSecond Wind - best Akali rune vs Skarner
100.0% WR

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


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.64%3925.885811,44237.9%49.8%
48.79%3745.982611,28950.9%47.1%
45.87%3045.877911,96344.9%46.4%
49.03%2606.094411,88458.6%41.9%
51.34%2245.985012,16842.1%56.1%
48.36%2136.190111,67651.0%46.0%
51.66%2115.793311,31251.4%51.9%
48.79%2076.083912,21152.6%46.6%
47.03%2025.988711,96150.0%45.2%
49.50%2005.81,00311,91451.2%48.3%
49.74%1915.577411,64043.1%53.8%
51.05%1906.078511,72257.8%47.1%
44.77%1725.683411,51142.9%46.3%
50.88%1715.884911,90958.7%46.3%
39.26%1636.081912,09543.3%36.9%
49.69%1635.779711,61147.0%51.5%
47.68%1516.088011,70846.5%48.4%
46.04%1395.581811,50741.9%49.4%
46.21%1326.190912,26642.3%48.8%
50.00%1306.01,02211,83446.5%52.8%
54.62%1305.789612,05047.3%60.0%
48.80%1256.397211,82650.0%47.9%
52.85%1235.884611,24347.3%57.4%
49.57%1176.099512,20837.3%59.1%
45.79%1075.882511,99848.9%43.3%
55.14%1075.799112,00551.0%58.6%
48.57%1055.683511,62935.7%57.1%
50.49%1035.986212,36548.8%51.7%
45.54%1016.177611,07655.6%37.5%
49.48%976.196212,24448.7%50.0%
50.56%895.883111,94951.4%50.0%
48.31%895.989511,27950.0%47.3%
54.55%885.71,00912,11648.6%58.8%
50.57%875.887111,19852.6%49.0%
47.67%865.488211,00551.4%44.9%
60.00%855.481111,30967.6%54.2%
47.56%825.785611,46941.5%53.7%
37.18%786.187011,33625.7%46.5%
45.45%775.983911,67244.4%46.0%
45.21%735.387811,60634.4%53.7%
48.61%725.992511,36155.9%42.1%
48.57%706.087311,26454.8%43.6%
39.71%686.099510,80429.7%51.6%
51.56%646.290211,56351.5%51.6%
54.10%616.01,03612,51852.2%55.3%
59.32%596.189811,37453.9%63.6%
52.73%555.994811,86250.0%55.2%
56.60%535.81,05112,21861.9%53.1%
50.94%536.387012,18554.2%48.3%
54.90%516.290712,16259.1%51.7%
43.14%515.990711,49041.7%44.4%
50.00%506.389211,86952.0%48.0%
53.06%496.082012,13641.2%59.4%
53.06%496.194611,88544.4%58.1%
54.17%486.21,08012,25160.9%48.0%
50.00%486.085210,66251.9%47.6%
48.94%476.188211,75945.8%52.2%
51.11%455.585310,69861.9%41.7%
54.55%445.778111,31552.6%56.0%
62.79%436.099311,60575.0%52.2%
48.84%435.685811,77955.6%44.0%
59.52%426.388212,03368.2%50.0%
54.76%425.784811,95652.9%56.0%
43.90%415.582512,14131.3%52.0%
31.71%416.31,21612,09041.7%27.6%
47.50%405.991110,56352.4%42.1%
51.28%396.683710,96854.5%47.1%
48.72%395.688212,66280.0%29.2%
40.54%376.987511,05535.0%47.1%
62.16%376.286211,47279.0%44.4%
40.00%356.585613,13536.4%41.7%
55.88%345.682311,83952.9%58.8%
40.63%325.81,06711,96042.9%38.9%
56.25%325.91,03010,94857.9%53.9%
54.84%316.185411,02669.2%44.4%
38.71%316.389811,44450.0%29.4%
50.00%306.291612,36264.3%37.5%
56.67%306.088311,01671.4%43.8%
44.44%276.094412,66250.0%40.0%
64.00%256.41,00613,12158.3%69.2%
60.00%256.096112,08855.6%62.5%
52.00%256.092011,10372.7%35.7%
52.00%256.487512,70136.4%64.3%
83.33%246.188510,52476.9%90.9%
41.67%245.788112,18844.4%40.0%
60.87%236.398310,80957.1%66.7%
43.48%235.076811,09144.4%42.9%
50.00%226.094512,37360.0%41.7%
55.00%206.489612,36950.0%58.3%
57.89%195.989112,90560.0%57.1%
47.37%196.11,00712,83150.0%45.5%
57.89%195.51,01211,20483.3%46.1%
42.11%196.392210,68033.3%57.1%
75.00%165.992113,68980.0%72.7%
40.00%156.01,03512,41542.9%37.5%
50.00%145.892312,73825.0%60.0%
21.43%145.879312,35325.0%20.0%
57.14%145.576811,12557.1%57.1%
35.71%146.083211,93420.0%44.4%
50.00%125.393014,40150.0%50.0%
50.00%125.86419,86828.6%80.0%
83.33%125.377510,74683.3%83.3%
27.27%115.097013,29533.3%25.0%
45.45%115.283410,71057.1%25.0%
40.00%105.373210,90060.0%20.0%
30.00%105.37258,4980.0%50.0%
20.00%105.288612,7430.0%25.0%
44.44%96.18879,59842.9%50.0%
44.44%95.994013,37666.7%33.3%
50.00%84.880812,5950.0%57.1%
85.71%76.397211,285100.0%66.7%
14.29%76.26449,7820.0%25.0%
50.00%65.069610,56350.0%50.0%
50.00%64.995112,3630.0%60.0%
50.00%66.577211,29650.0%50.0%
50.00%64.51,25611,6930.0%75.0%
66.67%67.266110,42150.0%100.0%
33.33%66.51,01112,75350.0%25.0%
60.00%55.788312,23050.0%66.7%
60.00%55.374412,959100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,09313,654100.0%50.0%
40.00%55.274813,6910.0%40.0%
40.00%55.877512,62850.0%33.3%
60.00%57.055810,90450.0%66.7%
100.00%53.15885,801100.0%0.0%
40.00%54.798111,94050.0%33.3%
80.00%56.882211,727100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.08438,38866.7%0.0%
0.00%55.47468,1150.0%0.0%

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Akali vs Skarner - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Skarner in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Akali vs Skarner matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Skarner's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Akali do against Skarner in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Skarner with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Skarner in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Akali vs Skarner 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 Skarner matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Skarner with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Skarner?

The best Akali build against Skarner includes Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Skarner?

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

Does Akali counter Skarner?

Yes, Akali has a favorable matchup against Skarner with a 80.0% win rate. Akali strongly counters Skarner in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Akali against Skarner?

When playing Akali against Skarner, 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.