Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
42.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Azirvs Akali

FMageMarksman
Patch26.3
Matches785,220
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Akali is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.3. Akali wins with a 52.0% win rate (+4.0%) over Azir based on 50 games. Akali holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Akali 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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Akali - 48.0% win rateAkali(48.0%)
Azir - 48.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
48.0% WR
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Akali vs Azir matchup - 52.0% win rate
Akali
52.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Akali Matchup?

Akali wins the Azir vs Akali matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 50
48.0%
Win Rate
52.0%
7.0
CS / min
6.2
848
DMG / min
843
11,716
Gold / game
11,879
98
Heal / min
231
558
DMG Mitigated / min
599
0.5
CC / min
0.1
47.4%
Early Game WR
52.6%
48.4%
Late Game WR
51.6%

Azir vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Akali matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 50 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 52.0% win rate compared to Azir's 48.0%, giving Akali a 4.0 percentage point advantage. Akali dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Azir 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 Azir leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Akali is slightly favored, Azir can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Akali's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Azir wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.0Azir
6.2Akali
Azir significantly out-farms Akali by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Azir a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akali players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
848Azir
843Akali
Damage output is virtually even between Azir and Akali, with only 5 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,716Azir
11,879Akali
Azir and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 164 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Azir
0.1Akali
Azir provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Azir coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
657Azir
830Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 174 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Akali are Liandry's Torment, Nashor's Tooth and Dusk and Dawn. 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 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akali
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir47.4%
Akali early game win rateAkali52.6%
Late Game
Akali
51.6%
+3.2% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir48.4%
Akali late game win rateAkali51.6%

Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.6% win rate — a 5.3 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

In the late game (25+ minutes), Akali takes over with a 51.6% win rate, leading Azir by 3.2 percentage points. Akali scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.

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

Best Azir Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs AkaliLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs AkaliCut Down - best Azir rune vs Akali
Resolve rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs AkaliResolve
Bone Plating - best Azir rune vs AkaliOvergrowth - best Azir rune vs Akali
50.0% WR

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


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.3. 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 26.3
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.83%926.993212,32343.2%52.1%
35.80%817.079511,55136.6%35.0%
48.53%687.471711,64845.5%51.4%
32.81%647.085810,61527.0%40.7%
39.22%516.981011,55628.0%50.0%
48.00%507.084811,71647.4%48.4%
34.78%466.876812,02820.0%46.1%
29.55%446.675712,09625.0%32.1%
38.64%447.076012,00631.3%42.9%
35.00%406.770011,53827.8%40.9%
31.58%386.572411,56417.6%42.9%
62.16%377.085512,19440.0%77.3%
34.29%357.397112,37622.2%47.1%
52.94%346.899011,43657.9%46.7%
47.06%347.485413,83660.0%36.8%
48.48%336.96829,82552.4%41.7%
35.48%317.387112,98730.8%38.9%
43.33%306.478811,75214.3%68.8%
60.00%307.273512,42569.2%52.9%
40.00%306.078811,72718.2%52.6%
34.48%297.285913,11337.5%33.3%
55.17%297.184411,31847.1%66.7%
37.04%276.972011,59026.7%50.0%
51.85%277.185812,05346.7%58.3%
55.56%277.594511,40571.4%38.5%
44.00%256.686110,75342.9%45.5%
47.62%217.31,02912,91041.7%55.6%
31.58%197.11,01012,27230.0%33.3%
47.37%196.784110,57122.2%70.0%
38.89%186.97459,76133.3%44.4%
38.89%186.974910,51536.4%42.9%
38.89%186.972310,79633.3%44.4%
56.25%167.378011,76740.0%83.3%
31.25%166.364610,18614.3%44.4%
46.67%157.31,17712,51628.6%62.5%
57.14%146.483312,27020.0%77.8%
57.14%147.091513,85583.3%37.5%
71.43%147.886912,62985.7%57.1%
25.00%126.89409,95122.2%33.3%
18.18%117.585510,96425.0%0.0%
45.45%117.81,00012,47033.3%60.0%
45.45%117.388312,81560.0%33.3%
36.36%117.077411,03642.9%25.0%
30.00%107.583713,46925.0%33.3%
30.00%106.977712,04325.0%33.3%
44.44%97.275911,62750.0%33.3%
25.00%87.01,06111,8880.0%50.0%
12.50%86.690912,02250.0%0.0%
25.00%87.174211,27425.0%25.0%
12.50%86.882211,8150.0%25.0%
42.86%76.994314,42850.0%40.0%
42.86%76.285712,81266.7%25.0%
71.43%77.59059,97350.0%100.0%
33.33%66.78779,58050.0%0.0%
33.33%67.786212,9770.0%40.0%
50.00%67.281712,13533.3%66.7%
66.67%67.189510,16980.0%0.0%
16.67%66.85819,78720.0%0.0%
60.00%57.796513,02875.0%0.0%
20.00%56.266810,33333.3%0.0%
40.00%57.496410,949100.0%25.0%
0.00%57.769310,9850.0%0.0%
80.00%57.578710,040100.0%50.0%
20.00%57.36528,87420.0%0.0%
20.00%57.31,09913,7070.0%33.3%
40.00%55.792414,1400.0%50.0%
60.00%56.974910,65650.0%100.0%
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Azir vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Akali in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Azir vs Akali matchup with a 52.0% win rate compared to Azir's 48.0%, a 4.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 50 recent ranked games in patch 26.3.

How does Azir do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Azir with a 52.6% win rate versus 47.4%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Azir vs Akali matchup with a 51.6% win rate compared to 48.4%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Akali matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Azir with a 52.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.3. The 4.0 percentage point advantage means Akali is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 50 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Akali?

The best Azir build against Akali includes Liandry's Torment, Nashor's Tooth, Dusk and Dawn 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 Akali?

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

Does Azir counter Akali?

No, Azir struggles against Akali with only a 48.0% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.

How do I play Azir against Akali?

When playing Azir against Akali, play cautiously and avoid Akali's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Akali has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.