Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Akshanvs Kassadin

FMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Kassadin is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Akshan wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Kassadin based on 11 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 Kassadin 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 - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
63.6% WR
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Kassadin vs Akshan matchup - 36.4% win rate
Kassadin
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Kassadin Matchup?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 11
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.5
CS / min
6.5
1,003
DMG / min
847
13,046
Gold / game
12,166
162
Heal / min
255
544
DMG Mitigated / min
976
0.1
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Akshan vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Kassadin matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kassadin's 36.4%, giving Akshan a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Akshan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Kassadin 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 Kassadin leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan players can confidently pick into Kassadin and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kassadin 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 Kassadin Laning Phase Breakdown

Kassadin wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kassadin holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.5Akshan
6.5Kassadin
Akshan and Kassadin farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
1,003Akshan
847Kassadin
Akshan heavily out-damages Kassadin by 156 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Kassadin 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
13,046Akshan
12,166Kassadin
Akshan generates a commanding 880 more gold per game than Kassadin. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Kassadin should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.1Akshan
0.2Kassadin
Both Akshan and Kassadin 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
706Akshan
1,231Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 526 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Kassadin 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 Kassadin

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Kassadin, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Kassadin are The Collector, Kraken Slayer and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan100.0%
Kassadin early game win rateKassadin0.0%
Late Game
Akshan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan50.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin50.0%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Kassadin. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Akshan at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Kassadin. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Best Akshan Runes Against Kassadin

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs KassadinPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs KassadinPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs KassadinLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs KassadinCoup de Grace - best Akshan rune vs Kassadin
Resolve rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs KassadinResolve
Bone Plating - best Akshan rune vs KassadinOvergrowth - best Akshan rune vs Kassadin
50.0% WR

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


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
58.73%636.297812,55262.5%54.8%
46.30%546.480312,40050.0%43.8%
44.23%526.189213,87640.0%46.0%
44.00%505.893912,05431.8%53.6%
41.67%486.088912,19628.6%51.9%
53.85%396.089211,70347.4%60.0%
39.47%385.779510,89052.9%28.6%
32.35%346.01,10813,17740.0%29.2%
43.75%326.285912,11645.5%42.9%
54.84%316.290410,76664.7%42.9%
58.62%296.383311,08560.0%57.1%
62.07%296.393413,00158.3%64.7%
46.43%285.986112,65454.5%41.2%
37.50%246.079313,28533.3%38.1%
41.67%246.01,07212,32350.0%37.5%
40.91%226.297713,4170.0%60.0%
50.00%225.897714,66228.6%60.0%
57.14%216.590211,37350.0%61.5%
42.86%216.394212,63616.7%53.3%
71.43%215.889412,23775.0%69.2%
47.62%215.984812,90862.5%38.5%
57.89%196.382712,71550.0%60.0%
42.11%196.283013,83760.0%35.7%
42.11%195.472712,36820.0%50.0%
44.44%186.095111,38533.3%55.6%
47.06%175.877711,54850.0%44.4%
37.50%165.889413,391100.0%23.1%
60.00%156.31,05114,38942.9%75.0%
53.33%156.392113,33333.3%58.3%
38.46%136.491812,67725.0%44.4%
41.67%126.284412,17525.0%50.0%
50.00%126.391711,84360.0%42.9%
50.00%126.31,01415,068100.0%40.0%
58.33%126.882913,39966.7%55.6%
75.00%126.798412,58457.1%100.0%
45.45%115.673612,93166.7%37.5%
63.64%116.51,00313,046100.0%50.0%
54.55%116.588310,62250.0%60.0%
70.00%106.384312,85675.0%66.7%
60.00%106.278612,53183.3%25.0%
40.00%106.191613,59920.0%60.0%
44.44%96.081612,604100.0%16.7%
55.56%96.297413,425100.0%42.9%
50.00%85.274013,13833.3%60.0%
71.43%76.11,23714,60766.7%75.0%
42.86%75.91,04212,6900.0%60.0%
42.86%76.460310,47975.0%0.0%
28.57%75.960810,67750.0%20.0%
50.00%64.894613,49333.3%66.7%
50.00%65.880911,84950.0%50.0%
66.67%65.61,11013,25950.0%75.0%
50.00%66.01,00010,04833.3%66.7%
16.67%65.396412,7650.0%25.0%
33.33%66.190412,78550.0%25.0%
50.00%66.274312,13133.3%66.7%
50.00%66.775711,46766.7%33.3%
20.00%54.21,1387,59425.0%0.0%
20.00%56.484113,82433.3%0.0%
100.00%56.579114,753100.0%100.0%
60.00%55.21,27515,6940.0%75.0%
40.00%56.488415,1060.0%50.0%
40.00%55.71,06116,4010.0%50.0%

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Akshan vs Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Kassadin's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Akshan do against Kassadin in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Kassadin with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Kassadin in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Kassadin with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Akshan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Kassadin?

The best Akshan build against Kassadin includes The Collector, Kraken Slayer, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akshan runes against Kassadin?

The best Akshan runes against Kassadin use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Kassadin?

Yes, Akshan has a favorable matchup against Kassadin with a 63.6% win rate. Akshan strongly counters Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Akshan against Kassadin?

When playing Akshan against Kassadin, 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.