Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Akshanvs Akali

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

Akshan vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Akshan wins with a 54.1% win rate (+8.2%) over Akali based on 61 games. Akshan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Akali matchup.

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Akshan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akshan 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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Akshan - 54.1% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
54.1% WR
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Akali vs Akshan matchup - 45.9% win rate
Akali
45.9% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Akali Matchup?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Akali matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 61
54.1%
Win Rate
45.9%
6.1
CS / min
6.0
997
DMG / min
891
13,776
Gold / game
12,495
180
Heal / min
210
562
DMG Mitigated / min
628
0.1
CC / min
0.1
56.0%
Early Game WR
44.0%
52.8%
Late Game WR
47.2%

Akshan vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 61 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 54.1% win rate compared to Akali's 45.9%, giving Akshan a 8.2 percentage point advantage. Akshan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 Akali leads by 0.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akshan vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akshan wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Akshan is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Akshan holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Akshan
6.0Akali
Akshan and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
997Akshan
891Akali
Akshan heavily out-damages Akali by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akshan's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,776Akshan
12,495Akali
Akshan generates a commanding 1,282 more gold per game than Akali. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Akali should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akshan
0.1Akali
Both Akshan and Akali provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
742Akshan
838Akali
Akali heals and mitigates 96 more damage per minute than Akshan, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akali to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Akshan.

Best Akshan Build Against Akali

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Akali are The Collector, Stormrazor and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
56.0%
+12.0% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan56.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali44.0%
Late Game
Akshan
52.8%
+5.6% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan52.8%
Akali late game win rateAkali47.2%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.0% win rate — a 12.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 52.8% win rate — 5.6 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Akshan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Akshan holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akali players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akshan Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs AkaliLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs AkaliCoup de Grace - best Akshan rune vs Akali
Resolve rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs AkaliResolve
Bone Plating - best Akshan rune vs AkaliOvergrowth - best Akshan rune vs Akali
70.0% WR

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


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Akshan'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 Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akshan 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
51.85%1086.491413,14150.0%53.5%
47.12%1046.187414,02346.7%47.3%
55.70%796.093612,74848.6%61.9%
51.95%776.296012,58261.3%45.6%
47.37%766.180812,66941.9%51.1%
32.81%646.182812,91729.4%36.7%
49.21%636.086112,94145.2%53.1%
40.32%626.088813,01938.5%41.7%
54.10%616.199713,77656.0%52.8%
47.46%596.196812,46846.7%48.3%
47.46%596.080713,22547.8%47.2%
34.55%556.080612,11632.1%37.0%
41.51%535.890413,15433.3%46.9%
58.49%536.085512,66675.0%44.8%
43.75%486.179912,38740.9%46.1%
51.06%476.081714,30061.1%44.8%
60.53%386.51,02113,17564.3%58.3%
40.54%375.971111,25433.3%47.4%
51.35%375.887611,86943.8%57.1%
50.00%366.294612,76666.7%38.1%
47.22%366.099213,29218.2%60.0%
59.38%326.11,02314,43050.0%63.6%
46.88%326.087911,18450.0%43.8%
43.33%305.91,01612,94161.5%29.4%
56.67%306.51,03313,33453.3%60.0%
34.48%295.775010,92826.7%42.9%
48.28%296.285413,23546.1%50.0%
50.00%285.994512,59655.6%47.4%
50.00%286.187012,87966.7%37.5%
51.85%276.295412,93758.3%46.7%
46.15%266.080212,13454.5%40.0%
46.15%266.370111,95550.0%41.7%
42.31%265.877412,96450.0%37.5%
32.00%256.075712,06025.0%35.3%
41.67%246.094012,73540.0%42.9%
60.87%236.076911,98071.4%44.4%
59.09%225.990513,41150.0%66.7%
45.00%206.096611,95560.0%30.0%
42.11%195.691811,60462.5%27.3%
36.84%196.282511,87130.0%44.4%
50.00%166.088713,11866.7%40.0%
50.00%165.780313,25250.0%50.0%
66.67%155.268612,53271.4%62.5%
66.67%156.575612,034100.0%37.5%
53.33%157.097213,34950.0%60.0%
50.00%145.867211,10428.6%71.4%
50.00%146.41,13213,947100.0%30.0%
42.86%145.691614,86450.0%40.0%
71.43%146.31,06313,446100.0%60.0%
30.77%136.290413,51080.0%0.0%
46.15%136.692710,46750.0%40.0%
58.33%126.198512,50566.7%55.6%
54.55%116.296814,02575.0%42.9%
81.82%115.795214,20083.3%80.0%
54.55%116.168712,32640.0%66.7%
40.00%106.198014,306100.0%33.3%
30.00%105.977211,14240.0%20.0%
70.00%105.81,04713,35450.0%75.0%
66.67%96.01,11514,396100.0%50.0%
44.44%95.792812,52250.0%33.3%
22.22%96.078311,53020.0%25.0%
62.50%86.677912,86550.0%75.0%
50.00%86.599115,75550.0%50.0%
28.57%76.71,02016,4420.0%33.3%
28.57%76.51,25914,81633.3%25.0%
42.86%75.01,27713,43166.7%25.0%
14.29%76.26469,04116.7%0.0%
42.86%75.98659,97725.0%66.7%
66.67%65.875711,298100.0%50.0%
66.67%66.480012,19466.7%66.7%
33.33%66.990812,0460.0%66.7%
66.67%65.889213,20350.0%100.0%
66.67%66.31,13513,037100.0%60.0%
50.00%65.47878,93940.0%100.0%
60.00%56.91,04310,09775.0%0.0%
40.00%56.389914,61733.3%50.0%
40.00%56.768113,8770.0%40.0%
20.00%56.575210,9310.0%100.0%
20.00%55.286313,1290.0%25.0%
60.00%55.685012,69750.0%66.7%
40.00%55.492111,6990.0%50.0%

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Akshan vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Akali in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Akali matchup with a 54.1% win rate compared to Akali's 45.9%, a 8.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 61 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Akshan do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Akali with a 56.0% win rate versus 44.0%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Akshan vs Akali matchup with a 52.8% win rate compared to 47.2%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Akali matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Akali with a 54.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 8.2 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 61 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Akali?

The best Akshan build against Akali includes The Collector, Stormrazor, Infinity Edge with Gunmetal Greaves. 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 Akshan runes against Akali?

The best Akshan runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 70.0% win rate in the Akshan vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Akali?

Yes, Akshan has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 54.1% win rate. Akshan strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Akshan against Akali?

When playing Akshan against Akali, 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.