Akali - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
47.7%
Pick Rate
4.1%

Akalivs Tahm Kench

FAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akali vs Tahm Kench is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Tahm Kench wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Akali based on 17 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Tahm Kench scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akali build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akali vs Tahm Kench 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 - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Akali
47.1% WR
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Tahm Kench vs Akali matchup - 52.9% win rate
Tahm Kench
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Tahm Kench Matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup
Winner
Tahm Kench
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
6.1
CS / min
5.3
1,045
DMG / min
856
11,820
Gold / game
11,375
252
Heal / min
481
683
DMG Mitigated / min
1,733
0.1
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Akali vs Tahm Kench Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Tahm Kench wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Akali's 47.1%, giving Tahm Kench a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Tahm Kench outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Tahm Kench reaches their power spikes, while Tahm Kench should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Tahm Kench leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Tahm Kench Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Tahm Kench in League of Legends

Akali is favored during the laning phase against Tahm Kench, 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
6.1Akali
5.3Tahm Kench
Akali edges out Tahm Kench 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 Akali.
Damage
1,045Akali
856Tahm Kench
Akali heavily out-damages Tahm Kench by 188 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tahm Kench 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
11,820Akali
11,375Tahm Kench
Akali earns 445 more gold per game than Tahm Kench, 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
1.3Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Tahm Kench 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
935Akali
2,214Tahm Kench
Tahm Kench vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 1,278 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Tahm Kench, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Tahm Kench 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 100.0% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Tahm Kench. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Tahm Kench early game win rateTahm Kench50.0%
Late Game
Tahm Kench
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali44.4%
Tahm Kench late game win rateTahm Kench55.6%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akali and Tahm Kench, 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.

Tahm Kench is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Tahm Kench, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Akali has the edge early, but Tahm Kench 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 Tahm Kench

Precision rune tree - Akali primary runes vs Tahm KenchPrecision
Conqueror - best Akali rune vs Tahm KenchPresence of Mind - best Akali rune vs Tahm KenchLegend: Haste - best Akali rune vs Tahm KenchCoup de Grace - best Akali rune vs Tahm Kench
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs Tahm KenchResolve
Overgrowth - best Akali rune vs Tahm KenchSecond Wind - best Akali rune vs Tahm Kench
100.0% WR

The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Akali the best tools to compete against Tahm Kench in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akali matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.01%3235.890711,66749.3%54.0%
50.79%3175.788011,71953.9%48.7%
47.81%2285.782711,90454.4%43.5%
52.70%2225.994511,54955.5%50.0%
52.36%1915.990311,76355.1%50.4%
44.26%1835.882811,46340.3%46.9%
42.29%1755.775210,92443.8%41.0%
41.67%1565.891011,49550.7%33.7%
50.32%1555.71,00912,39755.0%47.4%
44.74%1525.676711,52246.7%43.5%
54.00%1506.099012,98550.8%56.2%
49.64%1375.782610,72950.0%49.3%
46.88%1285.980011,07953.3%41.2%
46.40%1255.776510,83546.1%46.7%
56.52%1155.998111,39760.0%54.3%
51.35%1115.584811,63156.8%47.8%
46.53%1015.582912,15841.7%49.2%
40.40%996.093011,21935.7%46.5%
50.00%966.189411,99851.2%49.1%
44.94%896.386811,76150.0%40.8%
44.83%875.792111,02847.6%42.2%
44.19%866.283211,14952.4%36.4%
42.68%825.890512,20930.0%50.0%
53.09%815.881511,95356.4%50.0%
46.25%805.482511,46736.4%53.2%
50.63%796.081011,92253.6%49.0%
58.44%775.883412,12254.5%61.4%
52.00%755.987911,85762.1%45.6%
42.47%735.880910,85638.5%47.1%
46.38%695.884511,56446.7%46.1%
50.75%675.693311,64255.6%47.5%
49.25%676.084611,27350.0%48.7%
47.69%655.682511,73150.0%46.1%
40.00%656.484811,37043.3%37.1%
44.44%636.086611,58334.6%51.4%
51.61%625.277910,79351.7%51.5%
45.90%616.089112,49544.0%47.2%
52.46%615.985311,63244.4%58.8%
43.33%605.585611,86145.0%42.5%
44.07%596.21,02010,97034.5%53.3%
39.62%535.796411,39837.5%41.4%
45.83%486.092211,17650.0%42.3%
40.43%475.984310,72045.0%37.0%
54.35%465.891210,74256.0%52.4%
39.13%465.982112,06350.0%33.3%
48.89%456.190511,31156.5%40.9%
37.78%455.991611,71850.0%31.0%
54.55%446.090112,53566.7%50.0%
51.16%435.581911,55545.0%56.5%
54.76%426.087312,54363.2%47.8%
50.00%426.296512,79358.8%44.0%
52.38%425.794911,54552.6%52.2%
48.78%416.01,06711,85837.5%56.0%
60.98%415.283612,12770.6%54.2%
52.50%406.21,02311,35261.9%42.1%
40.00%405.591512,13155.6%27.3%
60.53%386.181912,02660.0%60.9%
43.24%376.195310,97650.0%36.8%
40.54%376.21,0229,92644.4%36.8%
61.11%366.387912,43358.8%63.2%
51.43%355.687411,56150.0%52.4%
40.00%356.095211,26529.4%50.0%
52.94%346.288912,82775.0%40.9%
51.52%336.588412,37050.0%52.4%
43.75%326.276210,91335.3%53.3%
59.38%326.284211,14368.4%46.1%
53.33%305.990412,21655.6%52.4%
48.28%296.178312,34240.0%52.6%
41.38%295.777010,56338.5%43.8%
44.44%276.190512,38150.0%42.1%
40.74%275.790411,17750.0%33.3%
37.04%276.297512,55045.5%31.3%
44.44%275.785710,94050.0%40.0%
34.62%265.587111,66020.0%43.8%
44.00%256.186012,33750.0%41.2%
73.91%235.786512,60172.7%75.0%
43.48%235.782012,06940.0%46.1%
77.27%226.676812,443100.0%72.2%
57.14%216.687010,28463.6%50.0%
33.33%215.588212,01250.0%23.1%
55.00%205.486310,44036.4%77.8%
57.89%196.288512,02877.8%40.0%
29.41%175.896513,36966.7%21.4%
47.06%176.11,04511,82050.0%44.4%
58.82%175.793612,65660.0%58.3%
35.29%176.591313,53612.5%55.6%
86.67%155.589212,449100.0%80.0%
46.15%136.092213,14133.3%57.1%
58.33%126.698010,96950.0%66.7%
50.00%125.692113,316100.0%40.0%
41.67%125.274810,69437.5%50.0%
54.55%115.282410,46880.0%33.3%
45.45%116.296313,21733.3%60.0%
45.45%116.077812,26950.0%40.0%
50.00%105.27639,23171.4%0.0%
40.00%105.291811,76825.0%50.0%
40.00%106.094312,41466.7%28.6%
30.00%105.186912,13420.0%40.0%
50.00%106.379311,80320.0%80.0%
55.56%96.79669,37162.5%0.0%
22.22%95.47367,63833.3%0.0%
55.56%94.993712,5350.0%62.5%
62.50%85.796114,1550.0%62.5%
62.50%85.266510,62925.0%100.0%
42.86%75.973911,46033.3%50.0%
57.14%75.078611,0510.0%80.0%
57.14%76.396012,167100.0%25.0%
50.00%66.089313,409100.0%25.0%
50.00%65.51,14315,508100.0%40.0%
66.67%66.396111,91075.0%50.0%
60.00%57.797611,2970.0%100.0%
60.00%56.58089,80175.0%0.0%
20.00%53.586710,16233.3%0.0%
60.00%55.48728,16566.7%50.0%
0.00%55.783312,1150.0%0.0%
100.00%56.598513,165100.0%100.0%

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Akali vs Tahm Kench - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Tahm Kench in League of Legends?

Tahm Kench wins the Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Akali's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Akali do against Tahm Kench in the early game?

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

In the late game, Tahm Kench takes over the Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Tahm Kench scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akali vs Tahm Kench matchup?

Tahm Kench wins the matchup against Akali with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Tahm Kench is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Tahm Kench?

The best Akali build against Tahm Kench includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade 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 Tahm Kench?

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

Does Akali counter Tahm Kench?

No, Akali struggles against Tahm Kench with only a 47.1% win rate. Tahm Kench has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Tahm Kench's lead.

How do I play Akali against Tahm Kench?

When playing Akali against Tahm Kench, play cautiously and avoid Tahm Kench's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Tahm Kench has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.