Galio - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Galiovs Akali

ATankMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 6, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Galio vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Galio wins with a 57.7% win rate (+15.4%) over Akali based on 175 games. Galio holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Galio build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Galio vs Akali matchup.

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Galio Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Galio 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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Galio - 57.7% win rate in this matchup
Galio
57.7% WR
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Akali vs Galio matchup - 42.3% win rate
Akali
42.3% WR

Who Wins the Galio vs Akali Matchup?

Galio wins the Galio vs Akali matchup
Winner
Galio
Matches: 175
57.7%
Win Rate
42.3%
5.9
CS / min
5.7
781
DMG / min
752
10,618
Gold / game
10,924
123
Heal / min
220
1,643
DMG Mitigated / min
614
1.5
CC / min
0.1
56.3%
Early Game WR
43.8%
59.0%
Late Game WR
41.0%

Galio vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Galio vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 175 recent matches analyzed, Galio wins with a 57.7% win rate compared to Akali's 42.3%, giving Galio a 15.4 percentage point advantage. Galio 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 Galio leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Galio 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.

Galio vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Galio wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Galio is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Galio holds advantages in farming, damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.9Galio
5.7Akali
Galio and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
781Galio
752Akali
Damage output is virtually even between Galio and Akali, with only 28 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
10,618Galio
10,924Akali
Akali earns 307 more gold per game than Galio, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akali slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Galio
0.1Akali
Galio brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Galio 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
1,766Galio
835Akali
Galio vastly out-sustains Akali, healing and mitigating 931 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Galio can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akali is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akali, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Galio Build Against Akali

Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Galio needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Galio against Akali are Jak'Sho, The Protean, Hollow Radiance and Riftmaker. This combination gives Galio 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 Galio vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Galio
56.3%
+12.5% advantage
Galio early game win rateGalio56.3%
Akali early game win rateAkali43.8%
Late Game
Galio
59.0%
+17.9% advantage
Galio late game win rateGalio59.0%
Akali late game win rateAkali41.0%

Galio dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 56.3% win rate — a 12.5 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Galio can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Galio is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.0% win rate — 17.9 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Galio, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Galio 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 Galio Runes Against Akali

Resolve rune tree - Galio primary runes vs AkaliResolve
Aftershock - best Galio rune vs AkaliShield Bash - best Galio rune vs AkaliBone Plating - best Galio rune vs AkaliOvergrowth - best Galio rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Galio secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Galio rune vs AkaliTranscendence - best Galio rune vs Akali
65.9% WR

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


Galio matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Galio'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 Galio build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Galio matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
57.71%1755.978110,61856.3%59.0%
53.46%1596.065610,43952.0%54.8%
53.55%1556.074810,57440.3%65.1%
53.38%1485.965810,84755.7%51.7%
46.27%1344.152810,06448.3%44.7%
55.91%1276.178611,19056.9%55.1%
45.45%1105.66829,82441.7%50.0%
51.96%1025.783810,61952.9%51.0%
46.94%985.76749,96846.7%47.2%
51.14%885.774211,07240.0%58.5%
52.50%805.765910,51851.3%53.7%
47.37%765.06469,98838.7%53.3%
47.89%715.666510,88843.3%51.2%
61.19%675.466110,31862.5%60.0%
53.73%676.078110,25358.8%48.5%
51.52%666.262310,89860.0%46.3%
46.15%655.468710,20336.4%56.3%
50.00%645.666010,74252.2%48.8%
62.30%616.174710,86766.7%59.5%
51.67%602.24638,87551.7%51.6%
50.88%573.862810,86857.9%47.4%
53.57%566.06339,93735.7%71.4%
44.23%525.770410,62227.8%52.9%
54.90%515.974010,89347.6%60.0%
64.71%515.868111,66572.2%60.6%
42.00%505.76819,84045.8%38.5%
57.45%476.16269,69559.1%56.0%
59.57%475.868210,72257.9%60.7%
48.84%435.978212,00350.0%48.1%
50.00%423.554110,37642.9%53.6%
50.00%426.069610,15950.0%50.0%
53.66%415.570610,50947.1%58.3%
42.50%405.661210,74052.9%34.8%
65.00%404.362710,33673.3%60.0%
55.26%386.068311,20663.2%47.4%
56.76%372.851810,30457.1%56.5%
64.86%371.45059,33580.0%54.5%
51.35%375.568610,33658.3%48.0%
50.00%365.868410,78933.3%61.9%
74.29%355.37519,69577.8%70.6%
58.82%345.870010,24160.0%57.9%
33.33%331.54558,63836.8%28.6%
51.61%311.55129,47953.9%50.0%
38.71%311.54269,39642.9%35.3%
58.62%296.379711,11557.1%60.0%
46.43%284.271610,52337.5%58.3%
46.43%285.361310,9810.0%59.1%
52.00%255.868411,18850.0%52.9%
68.00%253.16349,58470.0%66.7%
62.50%245.868610,04153.3%77.8%
30.43%235.669011,04022.2%35.7%
40.00%204.469311,38357.1%30.8%
45.00%206.164810,67928.6%53.9%
47.37%191.74358,98555.6%40.0%
57.89%196.164610,76855.6%60.0%
64.71%175.356810,042100.0%50.0%
58.82%172.97659,23455.6%62.5%
31.25%165.36698,9600.0%62.5%
60.00%151.551311,24733.3%66.7%
26.67%155.474310,3900.0%44.4%
66.67%152.24288,63157.1%75.0%
40.00%151.44779,36525.0%57.1%
60.00%151.84889,94483.3%44.4%
35.71%145.766412,08960.0%22.2%
57.14%146.17419,74766.7%50.0%
42.86%141.34079,35733.3%50.0%
57.14%141.63789,836100.0%45.5%
57.14%144.97179,89820.0%77.8%
38.46%135.372210,3740.0%62.5%
46.15%135.47969,45257.1%33.3%
46.15%136.05869,04237.5%60.0%
46.15%131.24569,43520.0%62.5%
69.23%131.95649,64583.3%57.1%
58.33%125.35719,04142.9%80.0%
58.33%124.35808,84866.7%50.0%
66.67%121.44158,91860.0%71.4%
50.00%121.96209,24950.0%50.0%
54.55%116.37268,57642.9%75.0%
72.73%111.44318,98483.3%60.0%
36.36%111.74929,25733.3%40.0%
72.73%115.875711,38480.0%66.7%
30.00%105.56459,72320.0%40.0%
30.00%102.55159,721100.0%0.0%
30.00%103.05819,90120.0%40.0%
30.00%101.942210,69533.3%28.6%
33.33%91.24469,98340.0%25.0%
55.56%96.26898,69483.3%0.0%
22.22%94.357710,0820.0%28.6%
44.44%96.068810,36975.0%20.0%
66.67%95.86329,07060.0%75.0%
33.33%95.571310,81166.7%16.7%
66.67%93.34869,5430.0%85.7%
37.50%85.659110,27425.0%50.0%
50.00%85.55529,01550.0%50.0%
62.50%84.06039,29240.0%100.0%
62.50%86.198212,182100.0%40.0%
75.00%86.25799,79775.0%75.0%
28.57%76.65247,66750.0%0.0%
42.86%75.75129,12150.0%33.3%
85.71%75.672010,30050.0%100.0%
28.57%75.669210,7400.0%50.0%
28.57%71.64247,6400.0%66.7%
71.43%72.251110,48466.7%75.0%
71.43%74.38529,79660.0%100.0%
66.67%66.667511,828100.0%60.0%
16.67%61.64678,4010.0%20.0%
50.00%63.35448,86650.0%50.0%
50.00%65.384912,44950.0%50.0%
16.67%65.588310,59933.3%0.0%
60.00%56.277711,982100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.65137,99733.3%0.0%
80.00%57.172810,602100.0%66.7%
60.00%55.96139,43660.0%0.0%
40.00%52.57057,57633.3%50.0%
60.00%54.692312,14550.0%66.7%
60.00%56.05756,90666.7%50.0%
80.00%55.864612,194100.0%75.0%
60.00%54.263110,65850.0%66.7%
60.00%55.870912,508100.0%50.0%

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Galio vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Galio do against Akali in League of Legends?

Galio wins the Galio vs Akali matchup with a 57.7% win rate compared to Akali's 42.3%, a 15.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 175 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Galio do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Galio has the advantage against Akali with a 56.3% win rate versus 43.8%. Galio players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Galio do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Galio takes over the Galio vs Akali matchup with a 59.0% win rate compared to 41.0%. Galio scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Galio vs Akali matchup?

Galio wins the matchup against Akali with a 57.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 15.4 percentage point advantage means Galio is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 175 games analyzed.

What is the best Galio build against Akali?

The best Galio build against Akali includes Jak'Sho, The Protean, Hollow Radiance, Riftmaker with Armored Advance. 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 Galio runes against Akali?

The best Galio runes against Akali use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 65.9% win rate in the Galio vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Galio counter Akali?

Yes, Galio has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 57.7% win rate. Galio strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Galio against Akali?

When playing Galio 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.