Kassadinvs Akali
Kassadin vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Kassadin wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Akali based on 22 games. Kassadin holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Kassadin vs Akali matchup.
Kassadin Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Kassadin 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.
Akali(54.5%)Who Wins the Kassadin vs Akali Matchup?
Kassadin vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Kassadin vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Kassadin wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Akali's 45.5%, giving Kassadin a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Kassadin 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 damage output, where Akali leads by 182 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Kassadin 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.
Kassadin vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown
Kassadin is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Kassadin holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Kassadin Build Against Akali
Armored Advance is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Kassadin needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Kassadin against Akali are Rod of Ages, Malignance and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Kassadin an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Kassadin vs Akali matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Kassadin55.6%Akali44.4%Kassadin53.9%Akali46.1%Kassadin dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Kassadin can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Kassadin is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.9% win rate — 7.7 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Kassadin, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Kassadin 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 Kassadin Runes Against Akali
Domination
Resolve
Running Domination primary with Resolve secondary allows Kassadin to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Kassadin matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Kassadin'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 Kassadin build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.78% | 49 | 6.3 | 819 | 11,749 | 30.0% | 44.8% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 6.7 | 798 | 11,913 | 26.3% | 73.1% | |
| 64.10% | 39 | 6.6 | 848 | 12,898 | 61.9% | 66.7% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 6.6 | 894 | 13,400 | 52.6% | 50.0% | |
| 47.06% | 34 | 6.9 | 826 | 12,672 | 33.3% | 57.9% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 6.3 | 857 | 11,712 | 47.1% | 70.6% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 1,032 | 12,841 | 43.8% | 58.8% | |
| 50.00% | 32 | 6.6 | 824 | 11,889 | 35.3% | 66.7% | |
| 53.85% | 26 | 6.3 | 819 | 12,908 | 33.3% | 64.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 6.9 | 1,009 | 13,407 | 60.0% | 35.7% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.0 | 793 | 13,931 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.3 | 775 | 11,562 | 55.6% | 53.9% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.5 | 1,244 | 13,493 | 54.5% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 6.5 | 942 | 12,451 | 77.8% | 58.3% | |
| 75.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 826 | 12,420 | 77.8% | 72.7% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.0 | 733 | 11,906 | 25.0% | 63.6% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 6.8 | 818 | 12,245 | 50.0% | 9.1% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 6.2 | 815 | 12,118 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.4 | 1,026 | 11,858 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.7 | 802 | 11,318 | 58.3% | 20.0% | |
| 18.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 585 | 10,466 | 20.0% | 16.7% | |
| 37.50% | 16 | 6.1 | 829 | 12,150 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.2 | 901 | 13,385 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.0 | 710 | 11,709 | 71.4% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,119 | 14,729 | 40.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.0 | 1,032 | 13,708 | 66.7% | 45.5% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 6.6 | 690 | 10,328 | 36.4% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.7 | 876 | 13,330 | 50.0% | 37.5% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 6.9 | 931 | 13,331 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 6.6 | 713 | 13,166 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.0 | 918 | 10,778 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.0 | 714 | 12,290 | 33.3% | 55.6% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 806 | 11,588 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.1 | 769 | 11,549 | 28.6% | 50.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 698 | 11,919 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 1,108 | 14,419 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.5 | 951 | 14,331 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.8 | 734 | 12,958 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.0 | 854 | 11,650 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 759 | 12,111 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 721 | 12,097 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 872 | 13,288 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.5 | 815 | 9,593 | 60.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.3 | 932 | 9,632 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 916 | 10,516 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.5 | 701 | 11,053 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 746 | 11,914 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 704 | 13,189 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 742 | 10,751 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 628 | 11,944 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 872 | 9,131 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 733 | 11,454 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Kassadin vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kassadin do against Akali in League of Legends?
Kassadin wins the Kassadin vs Akali matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Akali's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Kassadin do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Kassadin has the advantage against Akali with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Kassadin players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Kassadin do against Akali in the late game?
In the late game, Kassadin takes over the Kassadin vs Akali matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to 46.1%. Kassadin scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Kassadin vs Akali matchup?
Kassadin wins the matchup against Akali with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Kassadin is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Kassadin build against Akali?
The best Kassadin build against Akali includes Rod of Ages, Malignance, Seraph's Embrace with Armored Advance. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Kassadin runes against Akali?
The best Kassadin runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Kassadin vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Kassadin counter Akali?
Yes, Kassadin has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 54.5% win rate. Kassadin strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Kassadin against Akali?
When playing Kassadin 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.