Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Akshanvs Azir

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Azir is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Akshan wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Azir based on 15 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 Azir matchup.

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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Azir - 53.3% win rateAzir(53.3%)
Akshan - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
53.3% WR
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Azir vs Akshan matchup - 46.7% win rate
Azir
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Azir Matchup?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Azir matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
6.4
CS / min
7.0
882
DMG / min
762
12,426
Gold / game
11,012
141
Heal / min
106
575
DMG Mitigated / min
554
0.1
CC / min
0.4
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Akshan vs Azir Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Azir matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Azir's 46.7%, giving Akshan a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Akshan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir 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 Azir leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan players can confidently pick into Azir and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Azir 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 Azir Laning Phase Breakdown

Akshan wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Akshan
7.0Azir
Azir edges out Akshan by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
882Akshan
762Azir
Akshan heavily out-damages Azir by 120 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir 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
12,426Akshan
11,012Azir
Akshan generates a commanding 1,414 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akshan
0.4Azir
Both Akshan and Azir provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
716Akshan
660Azir
Akshan heals and mitigates 56 more damage per minute than Azir, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akshan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Azir.

Best Akshan Build Against Azir

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Azir, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Azir are Hubris, The Collector and Stormrazor. This combination gives Akshan 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 Azir. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Azir matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan50.0%
Azir early game win rateAzir50.0%
Late Game
Akshan
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan60.0%
Azir late game win rateAzir40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Akshan and Azir, with Akshan 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.

Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Azir. 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. Azir players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akshan Runes Against Azir

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs AzirPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs AzirTriumph - best Akshan rune vs AzirLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs AzirCoup de Grace - best Akshan rune vs Azir
Inspiration rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs AzirInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Akshan rune vs AzirTriple Tonic - best Akshan rune vs Azir
100.0% WR

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


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.31%936.589712,80553.7%38.5%
51.22%826.593013,42946.1%55.8%
50.79%636.171111,04841.7%63.0%
46.77%626.41,01412,58245.5%48.3%
54.10%616.190713,56234.8%65.8%
60.00%606.689512,75560.0%60.0%
49.02%516.581212,20145.5%51.7%
58.82%516.393113,05959.1%58.6%
43.75%486.381513,57042.9%44.4%
48.94%476.493413,13633.3%58.6%
42.22%456.286512,16742.1%42.3%
42.22%456.593613,60435.0%48.0%
40.48%426.679213,19573.3%22.2%
54.76%426.179612,35045.0%63.6%
56.10%416.495013,93646.7%61.5%
55.26%386.096913,89772.7%48.1%
42.86%356.190413,58323.1%54.5%
51.43%356.587412,55060.0%45.0%
61.76%346.290812,47664.3%60.0%
41.18%346.11,06414,80960.0%33.3%
50.00%346.091014,07954.5%47.8%
54.55%336.785712,94058.8%50.0%
45.16%316.286912,75046.7%43.8%
35.48%316.286311,53425.0%46.7%
31.03%296.181011,43621.4%40.0%
53.57%286.389712,43127.3%70.6%
50.00%266.11,02512,53345.5%53.3%
41.67%245.781211,38223.1%63.6%
47.83%236.189013,12644.4%50.0%
55.00%206.488313,53550.0%60.0%
42.11%196.01,04414,78371.4%25.0%
44.44%186.394912,10845.5%42.9%
35.29%176.497012,90836.4%33.3%
47.06%176.595113,81437.5%55.6%
81.25%167.11,14013,49980.0%83.3%
62.50%166.680613,88140.0%72.7%
56.25%165.672211,58255.6%57.1%
43.75%166.296412,59755.6%28.6%
46.67%156.899614,51933.3%55.6%
53.33%156.41,01915,02971.4%37.5%
53.33%156.488212,42650.0%60.0%
23.08%136.692112,0120.0%50.0%
41.67%125.780012,84860.0%28.6%
50.00%126.278013,28075.0%37.5%
25.00%126.186111,74825.0%25.0%
60.00%106.697114,94050.0%75.0%
60.00%106.188313,00150.0%66.7%
70.00%106.378513,15475.0%66.7%
55.56%96.289316,48150.0%57.1%
87.50%86.51,32916,016100.0%80.0%
75.00%86.885213,77066.7%80.0%
85.71%75.591114,61750.0%100.0%
42.86%76.362810,56866.7%25.0%
57.14%76.21,15415,54050.0%60.0%
28.57%76.51,14217,7260.0%50.0%
42.86%76.31,04914,31075.0%0.0%
42.86%76.078811,80225.0%66.7%
16.67%66.086714,3970.0%25.0%
66.67%66.91,14212,82166.7%66.7%
16.67%66.487213,9800.0%16.7%
50.00%65.378713,46550.0%50.0%
40.00%55.51,09314,0140.0%66.7%
20.00%56.392814,1300.0%25.0%
40.00%55.890113,6850.0%50.0%
20.00%56.41,07116,8750.0%25.0%
40.00%56.591710,97250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,16116,038100.0%0.0%

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Akshan vs Azir - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Azir in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Azir matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Azir's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Akshan do against Azir in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Azir with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Azir in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Akshan vs Azir matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Azir matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Azir with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Azir?

The best Akshan build against Azir includes Hubris, The Collector, Stormrazor with Swiftmarch. 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 Akshan runes against Azir?

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

Does Akshan counter Azir?

Yes, Akshan has a favorable matchup against Azir with a 53.3% win rate. Akshan strongly counters Azir in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Akshan against Azir?

When playing Akshan against Azir, 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.