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

Akshanvs Diana

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Diana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Diana wins with a 69.0% win rate (+37.9%) over Akshan based on 29 games. Diana 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 Diana 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.

Compare against an opponent
Diana - 31.0% win rateDiana(31.0%)
Akshan - 31.0% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
31.0% WR
VS
Diana vs Akshan matchup - 69.0% win rate
Diana
69.0% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Diana Matchup?

Diana wins the Akshan vs Diana matchup
Winner
Diana
Matches: 29
31.0%
Win Rate
69.0%
6.1
CS / min
6.0
810
DMG / min
916
11,436
Gold / game
12,064
114
Heal / min
79
619
DMG Mitigated / min
970
0.0
CC / min
0.2
21.4%
Early Game WR
78.6%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Akshan vs Diana Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Diana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Diana wins with a 69.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 31.0%, giving Diana a 37.9 percentage point advantage. Diana dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akshan 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 Diana leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Diana has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Diana 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.

Akshan vs Diana Laning Phase Breakdown

Diana wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Akshan
6.0Diana
Akshan and Diana 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
810Akshan
916Diana
Diana heavily out-damages Akshan by 106 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akshan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Diana's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,436Akshan
12,064Diana
Diana earns 628 more gold per game than Akshan, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Diana slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.0Akshan
0.2Diana
Both Akshan and Diana provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
733Akshan
1,049Diana
Diana vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 316 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Diana can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Akshan Build Against Diana

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Diana, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Diana are The Collector, Statikk Shiv and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Diana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Diana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Diana
78.6%
+57.1% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan21.4%
Diana early game win rateDiana78.6%
Late Game
Diana
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan40.0%
Diana late game win rateDiana60.0%

Diana dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 78.6% win rate — a 57.1 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Diana can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Diana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Diana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Akshan Runes Against Diana

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs DianaPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs DianaPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs DianaLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs DianaCoup de Grace - best Akshan rune vs Diana
Resolve rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs DianaResolve
Bone Plating - best Akshan rune vs DianaUnflinching - best Akshan rune vs Diana
100.0% WR

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


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 Diana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Diana in League of Legends?

Diana wins the Akshan vs Diana matchup with a 69.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 31.0%, a 37.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Akshan do against Diana in the early game?

In the early game, Diana has the advantage against Akshan with a 78.6% win rate versus 21.4%. Diana players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Diana in the late game?

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

Who wins the Akshan vs Diana matchup?

Diana wins the matchup against Akshan with a 69.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 37.9 percentage point advantage means Diana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Diana?

The best Akshan build against Diana includes The Collector, Statikk Shiv, Lord Dominik's Regards with Swiftmarch. 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 Diana?

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

Does Akshan counter Diana?

No, Akshan struggles against Diana with only a 31.0% win rate. Diana has the advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Diana's lead.

How do I play Akshan against Diana?

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