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

Akshanvs Kassadin

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Kassadin is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Akshan wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Kassadin based on 14 games. Akshan wins the early laning phase while Kassadin scales better into the 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 - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
50.0% WR
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Kassadin vs Akshan matchup - 50.0% win rate
Kassadin
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Kassadin Matchup?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 14
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.1
1,132
DMG / min
946
13,947
Gold / game
13,660
182
Heal / min
230
659
DMG Mitigated / min
967
0.1
CC / min
0.2
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
30.0%
Late Game WR
70.0%

Akshan vs Kassadin Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Kassadin matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, giving Akshan a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Kassadin outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan needs to press advantages before Kassadin reaches their power spikes, while Kassadin should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Kassadin leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Akshan has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Kassadin's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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

Akshan wins the laning phase against Kassadin in League of Legends

Akshan is favored during the laning phase against Kassadin, 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
6.4Akshan
6.1Kassadin
Akshan edges out Kassadin by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akshan.
Damage
1,132Akshan
946Kassadin
Akshan heavily out-damages Kassadin by 186 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
13,947Akshan
13,660Kassadin
Akshan and Kassadin generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 287 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.1Akshan
0.2Kassadin
Both Akshan and Kassadin provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
841Akshan
1,197Kassadin
Kassadin vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 357 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

Immortal Path 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, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Akshan 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 Kassadin. 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
Kassadin
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan30.0%
Kassadin late game win rateKassadin70.0%

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.

Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akshan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Kassadin reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Kassadin 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 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
Shield Bash - best Akshan rune vs KassadinBone Plating - best Akshan rune vs Kassadin
100.0% WR

The Precision primary with Resolve secondary combination helps Akshan maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Kassadin.


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 Kassadin - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Kassadin in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Kassadin's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

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, Kassadin takes over the Akshan vs Kassadin matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Kassadin 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 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Akshan is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Kassadin?

The best Akshan build against Kassadin includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Immortal Path. 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 Akshan runes against Kassadin?

The best Akshan runes against Kassadin use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% 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 50.0% win rate. Akshan slightly edges out Kassadin in lane based on current patch 26.11 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.