Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.5%
Pick Rate
1.0%

Azirvs Ahri

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Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 11, 2026
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Azir vs Ahri is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ahri wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Azir based on 54 games. Ahri wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Ahri matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir 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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Ahri - 44.4% win rateAhri(44.4%)
Azir - 44.4% win rate in this matchup
Azir
44.4% WR
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Ahri vs Azir matchup - 55.6% win rate
Ahri
55.6% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Ahri Matchup?

Ahri wins the Azir vs Ahri matchup
Winner
Ahri
Matches: 54
44.4%
Win Rate
55.6%
7.1
CS / min
6.5
955
DMG / min
814
12,842
Gold / game
11,965
90
Heal / min
230
550
DMG Mitigated / min
357
0.4
CC / min
0.7
30.4%
Early Game WR
69.6%
54.8%
Late Game WR
45.2%

Azir vs Ahri Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Ahri matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 54 recent matches analyzed, Ahri wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, giving Ahri a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ahri controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ahri needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Ahri leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ahri has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Ahri 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.

Azir vs Ahri Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Ahri in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Azir
6.5Ahri
Azir edges out Ahri by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
955Azir
814Ahri
Azir heavily out-damages Ahri by 141 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ahri should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Azir's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,842Azir
11,965Ahri
Azir generates a commanding 876 more gold per game than Ahri. This substantial economic advantage means Azir consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ahri should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Azir
0.7Ahri
Both Azir and Ahri provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
640Azir
587Ahri
Azir heals and mitigates 53 more damage per minute than Ahri, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Azir to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ahri.

Best Azir Build Against Ahri

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ahri, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Ahri are Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 4 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Ahri. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Ahri matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ahri
69.6%
+39.1% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir30.4%
Ahri early game win rateAhri69.6%
Late Game
Azir
54.8%
+9.7% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir54.8%
Ahri late game win rateAhri45.2%

Ahri dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 69.6% win rate — a 39.1 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Ahri can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Azir is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 54.8% win rate — 9.7 points above Ahri. Extended games heavily favor Azir, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs AhriPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs AhriPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs AhriLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs AhriCut Down - best Azir rune vs Ahri
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs AhriResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs AhriOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Ahri
50.0% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Azir'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 Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir 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
44.44%547.195512,84230.4%54.8%
47.17%537.192312,53728.6%59.4%
54.05%377.086712,26457.9%50.0%
44.44%367.582012,69841.2%47.4%
51.61%316.91,07811,92960.0%43.8%
48.39%316.872212,32870.0%38.1%
33.33%307.076712,35345.5%26.3%
37.93%296.893612,10030.0%42.1%
60.71%287.285712,01064.3%57.1%
37.04%277.273811,31621.4%53.9%
48.15%277.388212,37542.9%53.9%
66.67%247.389211,55857.1%80.0%
33.33%246.379511,12623.1%45.5%
47.62%217.192511,89338.5%62.5%
42.86%216.990813,49720.0%50.0%
52.38%217.391112,02037.5%61.5%
52.38%216.61,00111,61327.3%80.0%
33.33%217.080711,55830.0%36.4%
60.00%207.588813,17757.1%61.5%
31.58%197.51,14012,56428.6%33.3%
44.44%187.877210,18741.7%50.0%
44.44%187.495910,88544.4%44.4%
26.67%157.31,20112,59442.9%12.5%
26.67%156.585511,05322.2%33.3%
46.67%157.076211,01250.0%40.0%
42.86%147.05789,59145.5%33.3%
57.14%147.877910,07150.0%75.0%
50.00%146.71,04912,83657.1%42.9%
50.00%147.889012,80542.9%57.1%
69.23%136.395413,55660.0%75.0%
23.08%136.86968,40720.0%33.3%
69.23%137.485112,618100.0%50.0%
83.33%127.082813,39866.7%100.0%
58.33%126.875310,08157.1%60.0%
63.64%117.078313,1410.0%70.0%
60.00%106.876711,63850.0%75.0%
50.00%107.21,00214,6750.0%62.5%
33.33%97.11,11113,03725.0%40.0%
55.56%97.783812,88680.0%25.0%
62.50%87.597113,44833.3%80.0%
62.50%88.01,01314,343100.0%40.0%
25.00%86.780710,1910.0%100.0%
62.50%87.81,54315,47466.7%60.0%
50.00%87.098611,80550.0%50.0%
33.33%66.61,00414,2980.0%40.0%
83.33%67.81,12113,12575.0%100.0%
60.00%57.384211,634100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.685612,01650.0%66.7%
20.00%57.398313,8450.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,0558,7200.0%66.7%

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Azir vs Ahri - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Ahri in League of Legends?

Ahri wins the Azir vs Ahri matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Azir's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 54 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Azir do against Ahri in the early game?

In the early game, Ahri has the advantage against Azir with a 69.6% win rate versus 30.4%. Ahri players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Ahri in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Ahri matchup with a 54.8% win rate compared to 45.2%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Ahri matchup?

Ahri wins the matchup against Azir with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Ahri is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 54 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Ahri?

The best Azir build against Ahri includes Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass, Void Staff with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Ahri?

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

Does Azir counter Ahri?

No, Azir struggles against Ahri with only a 44.4% win rate. Ahri has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ahri's lead.

How do I play Azir against Ahri?

When playing Azir against Ahri, play cautiously and avoid Ahri's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ahri in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.