Akshanvs Katarina
Akshan vs Katarina is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Katarina wins with a 59.7% win rate (+19.4%) over Akshan based on 62 games. Katarina 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 Katarina 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.
Who Wins the Akshan vs Katarina Matchup?
Akshan vs Katarina Matchup Summary
The Akshan vs Katarina matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 62 recent matches analyzed, Katarina wins with a 59.7% win rate compared to Akshan's 40.3%, giving Katarina a 19.4 percentage point advantage. Katarina 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 sustain, where Katarina leads by 243 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Katarina 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 Katarina 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 Katarina Laning Phase Breakdown
Katarina is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Katarina holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Akshan Build Against Katarina
Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Katarina, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Katarina are The Collector, Mortal Reminder 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 Katarina. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Katarina matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Akshan38.5%
Katarina61.5%Akshan41.7%Katarina58.3%Katarina dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.5% win rate — a 23.1 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Katarina can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Katarina is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Katarina, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Katarina 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 Katarina
Precision
Resolve
The Precision and Resolve rune setup gives Akshan the best tools to compete against Katarina in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.85% | 108 | 6.4 | 914 | 13,141 | 50.0% | 53.5% | |
| 47.12% | 104 | 6.1 | 874 | 14,023 | 46.7% | 47.3% | |
| 55.70% | 79 | 6.0 | 936 | 12,748 | 48.6% | 61.9% | |
| 51.95% | 77 | 6.2 | 960 | 12,582 | 61.3% | 45.6% | |
| 47.37% | 76 | 6.1 | 808 | 12,669 | 41.9% | 51.1% | |
| 32.81% | 64 | 6.1 | 828 | 12,917 | 29.4% | 36.7% | |
| 49.21% | 63 | 6.0 | 861 | 12,941 | 45.2% | 53.1% | |
| 40.32% | 62 | 6.0 | 888 | 13,019 | 38.5% | 41.7% | |
| 54.10% | 61 | 6.1 | 997 | 13,776 | 56.0% | 52.8% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 6.1 | 968 | 12,468 | 46.7% | 48.3% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 6.0 | 807 | 13,225 | 47.8% | 47.2% | |
| 34.55% | 55 | 6.0 | 806 | 12,116 | 32.1% | 37.0% | |
| 41.51% | 53 | 5.8 | 904 | 13,154 | 33.3% | 46.9% | |
| 58.49% | 53 | 6.0 | 855 | 12,666 | 75.0% | 44.8% | |
| 43.75% | 48 | 6.1 | 799 | 12,387 | 40.9% | 46.1% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.0 | 817 | 14,300 | 61.1% | 44.8% | |
| 60.53% | 38 | 6.5 | 1,021 | 13,175 | 64.3% | 58.3% | |
| 40.54% | 37 | 5.9 | 711 | 11,254 | 33.3% | 47.4% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 5.8 | 876 | 11,869 | 43.8% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 6.2 | 946 | 12,766 | 66.7% | 38.1% | |
| 47.22% | 36 | 6.0 | 992 | 13,292 | 18.2% | 60.0% | |
| 59.38% | 32 | 6.1 | 1,023 | 14,430 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 6.0 | 879 | 11,184 | 50.0% | 43.8% | |
| 43.33% | 30 | 5.9 | 1,016 | 12,941 | 61.5% | 29.4% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 6.5 | 1,033 | 13,334 | 53.3% | 60.0% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 5.7 | 750 | 10,928 | 26.7% | 42.9% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 6.2 | 854 | 13,235 | 46.1% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 5.9 | 945 | 12,596 | 55.6% | 47.4% | |
| 50.00% | 28 | 6.1 | 870 | 12,879 | 66.7% | 37.5% | |
| 51.85% | 27 | 6.2 | 954 | 12,937 | 58.3% | 46.7% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.0 | 802 | 12,134 | 54.5% | 40.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.3 | 701 | 11,955 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 42.31% | 26 | 5.8 | 774 | 12,964 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 32.00% | 25 | 6.0 | 757 | 12,060 | 25.0% | 35.3% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.0 | 940 | 12,735 | 40.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.87% | 23 | 6.0 | 769 | 11,980 | 71.4% | 44.4% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.9 | 905 | 13,411 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.0 | 966 | 11,955 | 60.0% | 30.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.6 | 918 | 11,604 | 62.5% | 27.3% | |
| 36.84% | 19 | 6.2 | 825 | 11,871 | 30.0% | 44.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.0 | 887 | 13,118 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 5.7 | 803 | 13,252 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.2 | 686 | 12,532 | 71.4% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.5 | 756 | 12,034 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 7.0 | 972 | 13,349 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 5.8 | 672 | 11,104 | 28.6% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.4 | 1,132 | 13,947 | 100.0% | 30.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 5.6 | 916 | 14,864 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 14 | 6.3 | 1,063 | 13,446 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.2 | 904 | 13,510 | 80.0% | 0.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.6 | 927 | 10,467 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.1 | 985 | 12,505 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.2 | 968 | 14,025 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 5.7 | 952 | 14,200 | 83.3% | 80.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.1 | 687 | 12,326 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 980 | 14,306 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 5.9 | 772 | 11,142 | 40.0% | 20.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 5.8 | 1,047 | 13,354 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.0 | 1,115 | 14,396 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.7 | 928 | 12,522 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.0 | 783 | 11,530 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 779 | 12,865 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 991 | 15,755 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.7 | 1,020 | 16,442 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,259 | 14,816 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.0 | 1,277 | 13,431 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.2 | 646 | 9,041 | 16.7% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.9 | 865 | 9,977 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 757 | 11,298 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.4 | 800 | 12,194 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.9 | 908 | 12,046 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 892 | 13,203 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 1,135 | 13,037 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 787 | 8,939 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,043 | 10,097 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 899 | 14,617 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 681 | 13,877 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 752 | 10,931 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 863 | 13,129 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 850 | 12,697 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.4 | 921 | 11,699 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
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Akshan vs Katarina - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Akshan do against Katarina in League of Legends?
Katarina wins the Akshan vs Katarina matchup with a 59.7% win rate compared to Akshan's 40.3%, a 19.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 62 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Akshan do against Katarina in the early game?
In the early game, Katarina has the advantage against Akshan with a 61.5% win rate versus 38.5%. Katarina players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Akshan do against Katarina in the late game?
In the late game, Katarina takes over the Akshan vs Katarina matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Katarina scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Akshan vs Katarina matchup?
Katarina wins the matchup against Akshan with a 59.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 19.4 percentage point advantage means Katarina is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 62 games analyzed.
What is the best Akshan build against Katarina?
The best Akshan build against Katarina includes The Collector, Mortal Reminder, Infinity Edge 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 Katarina?
The best Akshan runes against Katarina use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.2% win rate in the Akshan vs Katarina matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Akshan counter Katarina?
No, Akshan struggles against Katarina with only a 40.3% win rate. Katarina has the advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Katarina's lead.
How do I play Akshan against Katarina?
When playing Akshan against Katarina, play cautiously and avoid Katarina's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Katarina has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.