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

Akalivs Vayne

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

Akali vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vayne wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Akali based on 6 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Akali
33.3% WR
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Vayne vs Akali matchup - 66.7% win rate
Vayne
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Akali vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Akali vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
5.3
CS / min
6.0
925
DMG / min
928
11,206
Gold / game
11,294
235
Heal / min
298
761
DMG Mitigated / min
523
0.1
CC / min
0.4
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Akali vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Akali vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, giving Vayne a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 Vayne leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akali players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vayne overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akali vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.3Akali
6.0Vayne
Vayne edges out Akali by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
925Akali
928Vayne
Damage output is virtually even between Akali and Vayne, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,206Akali
11,294Vayne
Akali and Vayne generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 88 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Akali
0.4Vayne
Vayne provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vayne coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
996Akali
821Vayne
Akali vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 175 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akali Build Against Vayne

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Akali needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akali against Vayne 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Vayne. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akali vs Vayne matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne100.0%
Late Game
Akali
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Akali late game win rateAkali66.7%
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Vayne 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 Vayne. 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: Vayne 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 Vayne

Domination rune tree - Akali primary runes vs VayneDomination
Electrocute - best Akali rune vs VayneSudden Impact - best Akali rune vs VayneGrisly Mementos - best Akali rune vs VayneUltimate Hunter - best Akali rune vs Vayne
Resolve rune tree - Akali secondary runes vs VayneResolve
Overgrowth - best Akali rune vs VayneSecond Wind - best Akali rune vs Vayne
25.0% WR

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


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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akali do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Akali vs Vayne matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Akali do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Akali with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akali do against Vayne in the late game?

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

Vayne wins the matchup against Akali with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Akali build against Vayne?

The best Akali build against Vayne includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Vayne?

The best Akali runes against Vayne use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 25.0% win rate in the Akali vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akali counter Vayne?

No, Akali struggles against Vayne with only a 33.3% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Akali players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Akali against Vayne?

When playing Akali against Vayne, play cautiously and avoid Vayne's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vayne in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.