Qiyanavs Akali
Qiyana vs Akali is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Qiyana wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Akali based on 42 games. Akali wins the early laning phase while Qiyana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Qiyana build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Qiyana vs Akali matchup.
Qiyana Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Qiyana 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.
Who Wins the Qiyana vs Akali Matchup?
Qiyana vs Akali Matchup Summary
The Qiyana vs Akali matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Qiyana wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, giving Qiyana a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akali controls the early laning stage, but Qiyana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akali needs to press advantages before Qiyana reaches their power spikes, while Qiyana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Qiyana leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Qiyana has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akali's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Qiyana vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown
Akali is favored during the laning phase against Qiyana, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Akali holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Qiyana Build Against Akali
Immortal Path is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Qiyana needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Qiyana against Akali are Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra and Serylda's Grudge. This combination gives Qiyana an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 63.6% win rate across 11 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 Qiyana vs Akali matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Qiyana41.2%
Akali58.8%Qiyana56.0%Akali44.0%Akali dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.8% win rate — a 17.6 percentage point lead over Qiyana. This lopsided early game means Akali can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Qiyana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.0% win rate — 12.0 points above Akali. Extended games heavily favor Qiyana, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Akali must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Qiyana reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Qiyana 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 Qiyana Runes Against Akali
Domination
Precision
The Domination primary with Precision secondary combination helps Qiyana maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Akali.
Qiyana matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Qiyana'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 Qiyana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.59% | 68 | 6.1 | 893 | 11,939 | 55.3% | 33.3% | |
| 54.39% | 57 | 5.7 | 867 | 12,379 | 62.5% | 48.5% | |
| 40.00% | 55 | 6.2 | 804 | 11,736 | 33.3% | 45.2% | |
| 31.37% | 51 | 5.5 | 796 | 11,153 | 33.3% | 30.0% | |
| 38.30% | 47 | 6.2 | 810 | 12,191 | 40.9% | 36.0% | |
| 52.27% | 44 | 6.1 | 1,038 | 13,418 | 61.1% | 46.1% | |
| 50.00% | 42 | 5.8 | 921 | 12,529 | 41.2% | 56.0% | |
| 48.78% | 41 | 5.8 | 879 | 11,980 | 41.2% | 54.2% | |
| 28.95% | 38 | 5.0 | 763 | 12,486 | 18.8% | 36.4% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.0 | 823 | 12,895 | 43.8% | 47.4% | |
| 58.82% | 34 | 4.5 | 979 | 13,605 | 60.0% | 57.9% | |
| 41.18% | 34 | 5.1 | 790 | 12,376 | 42.9% | 40.0% | |
| 46.88% | 32 | 5.4 | 778 | 11,905 | 15.4% | 68.4% | |
| 51.61% | 31 | 5.8 | 884 | 13,012 | 58.3% | 47.4% | |
| 55.17% | 29 | 6.2 | 998 | 12,561 | 27.3% | 72.2% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 769 | 11,964 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 4.3 | 822 | 14,416 | 50.0% | 52.9% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 6.3 | 927 | 12,845 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 62.50% | 24 | 6.1 | 910 | 12,690 | 70.0% | 57.1% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 4.2 | 945 | 11,582 | 46.7% | 50.0% | |
| 34.78% | 23 | 3.8 | 749 | 12,831 | 12.5% | 46.7% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 5.9 | 833 | 11,522 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 1.5 | 791 | 14,326 | 66.7% | 35.7% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.1 | 808 | 12,045 | 30.8% | 44.4% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.0 | 741 | 13,176 | 60.0% | 36.4% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 1.5 | 800 | 13,970 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 1.8 | 746 | 13,481 | 37.5% | 61.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 5.7 | 812 | 13,218 | 62.5% | 33.3% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 5.6 | 730 | 11,417 | 12.5% | 63.6% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.6 | 970 | 13,231 | 42.9% | 66.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 5.9 | 778 | 10,465 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.4 | 757 | 11,635 | 20.0% | 66.7% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.0 | 806 | 12,070 | 25.0% | 54.5% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 1.0 | 630 | 12,874 | 28.6% | 45.5% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 1.9 | 813 | 12,456 | 36.4% | 57.1% | |
| 61.11% | 18 | 5.7 | 789 | 10,237 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 921 | 10,975 | 50.0% | 57.1% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 6.0 | 907 | 13,163 | 40.0% | 41.7% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 5.9 | 980 | 12,198 | 16.7% | 72.7% | |
| 41.18% | 17 | 5.8 | 768 | 11,338 | 66.7% | 27.3% | |
| 64.71% | 17 | 1.5 | 726 | 13,803 | 50.0% | 72.7% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 0.8 | 843 | 14,545 | 28.6% | 55.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.9 | 834 | 13,329 | 85.7% | 50.0% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 5.8 | 856 | 10,802 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 1.8 | 802 | 14,053 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 1.2 | 656 | 12,800 | 12.5% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 4.2 | 755 | 10,943 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 61.54% | 13 | 5.5 | 746 | 10,685 | 62.5% | 60.0% | |
| 69.23% | 13 | 5.2 | 1,019 | 13,500 | 50.0% | 77.8% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 1.0 | 719 | 13,849 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 0.9 | 807 | 12,363 | 33.3% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 5.8 | 956 | 12,961 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 893 | 10,625 | 57.1% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 1.0 | 717 | 14,226 | 75.0% | 16.7% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 823 | 12,847 | 66.7% | 28.6% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 5.5 | 820 | 11,799 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.0 | 866 | 11,690 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.0 | 746 | 9,425 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 2.4 | 734 | 11,116 | 40.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.6 | 1,167 | 15,192 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 4.8 | 992 | 13,395 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 1.5 | 830 | 14,797 | 0.0% | 16.7% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.2 | 793 | 12,828 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 1.6 | 914 | 14,503 | 25.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 797 | 10,079 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 100.00% | 8 | 1.9 | 718 | 12,379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 2.0 | 834 | 12,151 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 1.7 | 577 | 10,030 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.0 | 778 | 11,642 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 7 | 0.8 | 674 | 13,334 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 4.6 | 1,031 | 16,248 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 3.3 | 710 | 10,231 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.5 | 935 | 13,026 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 2.2 | 721 | 12,043 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.9 | 1,019 | 15,664 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.7 | 1,004 | 12,610 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.3 | 804 | 15,962 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 4.9 | 893 | 13,450 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 781 | 11,813 | 33.3% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 818 | 12,779 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.6 | 860 | 15,307 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 973 | 15,456 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 713 | 14,986 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.3 | 683 | 12,657 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.0 | 824 | 11,673 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 1,068 | 14,796 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.1 | 939 | 16,141 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 0.6 | 466 | 11,221 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
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Qiyana vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Qiyana do against Akali in League of Legends?
Qiyana wins the Qiyana vs Akali matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Akali's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Qiyana do against Akali in the early game?
In the early game, Akali has the advantage against Qiyana with a 58.8% win rate versus 41.2%. Akali players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Qiyana do against Akali in the late game?
In the late game, Qiyana takes over the Qiyana vs Akali matchup with a 56.0% win rate compared to 44.0%. Qiyana scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Qiyana vs Akali matchup?
Qiyana wins the matchup against Akali with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Qiyana is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.
What is the best Qiyana build against Akali?
The best Qiyana build against Akali includes Voltaic Cyclosword, Profane Hydra, Serylda's Grudge with Immortal Path. This build achieves a 63.6% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Qiyana runes against Akali?
The best Qiyana runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Qiyana vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Qiyana counter Akali?
Yes, Qiyana has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 50.0% win rate. Qiyana slightly edges out Akali in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.
How do I play Qiyana against Akali?
When playing Qiyana against Akali, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Akali. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.