Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Cassiopeiavs Akali

BMage
Patch26.5
Matches469,660
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.5. Cassiopeia wins with a 61.5% win rate (+23.1%) over Akali based on 13 games. Cassiopeia holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup.

Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia 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.

Compare against an opponent
Akali - 61.5% win rateAkali(61.5%)
Cassiopeia - 61.5% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
61.5% WR
VS
Akali vs Cassiopeia matchup - 38.5% win rate
Akali
38.5% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Akali Matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup
Winner
Cassiopeia
Matches: 13
61.5%
Win Rate
38.5%
5.8
CS / min
6.1
800
DMG / min
916
9,472
Gold / game
10,317
285
Heal / min
194
508
DMG Mitigated / min
586
1.1
CC / min
0.1
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Cassiopeia vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Cassiopeia wins with a 61.5% win rate compared to Akali's 38.5%, giving Cassiopeia a 23.1 percentage point advantage. Cassiopeia dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akali 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 Cassiopeia leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cassiopeia players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Cassiopeia vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Akali wins the laning phase against Cassiopeia in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Cassiopeia
6.1Akali
Akali edges out Cassiopeia 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 Akali.
Damage
800Cassiopeia
916Akali
Akali heavily out-damages Cassiopeia by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Cassiopeia should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akali's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,472Cassiopeia
10,317Akali
Akali generates a commanding 846 more gold per game than Cassiopeia. This substantial economic advantage means Akali consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Cassiopeia should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Cassiopeia
0.1Akali
Cassiopeia brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Cassiopeia far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
793Cassiopeia
779Akali
Cassiopeia and Akali have comparable sustain profiles, with only 14 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Akali

Swiftmarch is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Cassiopeia needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Akali are Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cassiopeia
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia57.1%
Akali early game win rateAkali42.9%
Late Game
Cassiopeia
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia66.7%
Akali late game win rateAkali33.3%

Cassiopeia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Cassiopeia can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Cassiopeia is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Cassiopeia, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Cassiopeia Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs AkaliPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs AkaliLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs AkaliCut Down - best Cassiopeia rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs AkaliTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Cassiopeia to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.5. The table below shows Cassiopeia'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 Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.5
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
40.54%376.770111,21235.3%45.0%
73.08%266.489211,87266.7%78.6%
47.37%196.77859,87666.7%14.3%
50.00%166.277611,82040.0%54.5%
81.25%166.790213,12485.7%77.8%
50.00%146.493014,221100.0%36.4%
35.71%146.785511,80622.2%60.0%
50.00%145.987612,81620.0%66.7%
30.77%136.580313,74133.3%30.0%
46.15%136.67449,90040.0%50.0%
46.15%136.268712,18975.0%33.3%
61.54%135.88009,47257.1%66.7%
58.33%127.288112,49933.3%66.7%
58.33%126.686111,17133.3%83.3%
50.00%127.688211,65871.4%20.0%
27.27%117.26329,69828.6%25.0%
40.00%106.464110,20260.0%20.0%
60.00%106.36539,46566.7%50.0%
33.33%96.81,11413,0380.0%42.9%
55.56%96.284611,12766.7%33.3%
66.67%96.888012,16766.7%66.7%
66.67%96.31,12714,36850.0%71.4%
50.00%86.267010,65333.3%60.0%
37.50%87.278810,15833.3%50.0%
50.00%85.671210,55966.7%40.0%
37.50%86.788511,60540.0%33.3%
25.00%85.377311,3690.0%33.3%
42.86%77.578110,70550.0%33.3%
83.33%66.91,07711,883100.0%50.0%
50.00%67.496412,15733.3%66.7%
66.67%67.11,10015,3690.0%66.7%
33.33%67.47589,00440.0%0.0%
66.67%66.584410,90475.0%50.0%
66.67%65.681611,28150.0%75.0%
83.33%66.764412,117100.0%75.0%
60.00%56.57529,95966.7%50.0%
100.00%57.078913,086100.0%100.0%
40.00%55.976010,76433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.595412,8600.0%100.0%
80.00%55.890413,292100.0%66.7%
40.00%55.556610,0730.0%66.7%
40.00%57.21,01411,92050.0%33.3%
100.00%26.89507,998100.0%0.0%

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Cassiopeia vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Akali in League of Legends?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup with a 61.5% win rate compared to Akali's 38.5%, a 23.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.5.

How does Cassiopeia do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Cassiopeia has the advantage against Akali with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Cassiopeia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Cassiopeia do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Cassiopeia takes over the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Cassiopeia scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Akali with a 61.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.5. The 23.1 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Akali?

The best Cassiopeia build against Akali includes Rod of Ages, Liandry's Torment, Seraph's Embrace with Swiftmarch. 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 Cassiopeia runes against Akali?

The best Cassiopeia runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Cassiopeia vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Cassiopeia counter Akali?

Yes, Cassiopeia has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 61.5% win rate. Cassiopeia strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.5 data.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Akali?

When playing Cassiopeia against Akali, 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.