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

Akshanvs Yasuo

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Yasuo is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Akshan wins with a 50.8% win rate (+1.6%) over Yasuo based on 63 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Akshan scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 50.8% win rateYasuo(50.8%)
Akshan - 50.8% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
50.8% WR
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Yasuo vs Akshan matchup - 49.2% win rate
Yasuo
49.2% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Yasuo Matchup?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Akshan
Matches: 63
50.8%
Win Rate
49.2%
6.1
CS / min
7.1
711
DMG / min
771
11,048
Gold / game
11,711
123
Heal / min
268
613
DMG Mitigated / min
1,034
0.1
CC / min
0.8
41.7%
Early Game WR
58.3%
63.0%
Late Game WR
37.0%

Akshan vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Yasuo matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 63 recent matches analyzed, Akshan wins with a 50.8% win rate compared to Yasuo's 49.2%, giving Akshan a 1.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Akshan outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo needs to press advantages before Akshan reaches their power spikes, while Akshan should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.7s 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 Yasuo'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 Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.1Akshan
7.1Yasuo
Yasuo significantly out-farms Akshan by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akshan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
711Akshan
771Yasuo
Yasuo deals 60 more champion damage per minute than Akshan. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Akshan choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Yasuo's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,048Akshan
11,711Yasuo
Yasuo earns 663 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 Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akshan
0.8Yasuo
Yasuo provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akshan, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
736Akshan
1,302Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 566 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo 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 Yasuo

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Yasuo, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Yasuo 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 75.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Yasuo. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan41.7%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo58.3%
Late Game
Akshan
63.0%
+25.9% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan63.0%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo37.0%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Yasuo can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akshan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.0% win rate — 25.9 points above Yasuo. Extended games heavily favor Akshan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Yasuo must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Akshan reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Akshan 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 Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs YasuoPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs YasuoLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs YasuoCoup de Grace - best Akshan rune vs Yasuo
Resolve rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs YasuoResolve
Bone Plating - best Akshan rune vs YasuoOvergrowth - best Akshan rune vs Yasuo
42.3% 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 Yasuo.


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 Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Akshan wins the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup with a 50.8% win rate compared to Yasuo's 49.2%, a 1.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 63 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Akshan do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Akshan with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Akshan takes over the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to 37.0%. Akshan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup?

Akshan wins the matchup against Yasuo with a 50.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 1.6 percentage point advantage means Akshan is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 63 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Yasuo?

The best Akshan build against Yasuo includes The Collector, Statikk Shiv, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Yasuo?

The best Akshan runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 42.3% win rate in the Akshan vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Yasuo?

Yes, Akshan has a favorable matchup against Yasuo with a 50.8% win rate. Akshan slightly edges out Yasuo in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Akshan against Yasuo?

When playing Akshan against Yasuo, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Yasuo. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.