- Win Rate
- 49.6%
- Pick Rate
- 1.5%
- Ban Rate
- 0.3%
Rakan Support Counters & Lane Matchups
- Patch
- 26.20
- Games
- 1,989
- Lane
- Support
- Tier
- All Tiers
- Last Updated
- Oct 13, 2026 UTC
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
Every Support lane opponent Rakan faced in Patch 26.20, ranked: Nami (61.0% win rate against Rakan) and Seraphine (58.8%) are the hardest. See gold, CS and XP at 15 for all 24 matchups, find the best counter from your own champion pool, and learn how to play against Rakan.
- Hardest counter
- Namiwins 61.0%
- Next hardest
- Seraphinewins 58.8%
- Biggest lane bully
- Swain+706 gold at 15
- Easiest matchup
- Pykeyou win 66.7%
- Support lanes won at 15
- 39.1%
Who Counters Rakan Support (Patch 26.20)
24 lane opponents · 1,480 gamesThe hardest Support matchups for Rakan are Nami (61.0% win rate against Rakan), Seraphine (58.8%) and Thresh (52.3%). Swain is the biggest lane bully, finishing 15 minutes 706 gold ahead of Rakan on average. Across the 24 matchups with lane data, Rakan is clearly ahead in gold at 15 against 0 and clearly behind against 10. The easiest lane is Pyke: Rakan wins 66.7%.
| Opponent | Their win rate | Gold @15 | CS @15 | XP @15 | Verdict | Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nami | 61.0% | +60 | −3.8 | +128 | Counter | 105 |
 Seraphine | 58.8% | +511 | −0.8 | +248 | Leans their wayWins lane | 85 |
 Braum | 59.3% | +178 | −2.3 | +121 | Leans their way | 54 |
 Swain | 60.5% | +706 | +5.4 | +410 | Leans their wayWins lane | 43 |
 Soraka | 56.1% | −184 | −4.8 | +29 | Leans their way | 57 |
 Thresh | 52.3% | +146 | −0.1 | +138 | Leans their way | 107 |
 Milio | 55.8% | −8 | −3.3 | +101 | Leans their way | 52 |
 Lux | 50.5% | +570 | +3.1 | +403 | Wins lane | 109 |
 Morgana | 53.1% | +386 | +1.5 | +180 | Leans their wayWins lane | 64 |
 Alistar | 52.8% | −14 | −1.1 | −31 | Leans their way | 53 |
 Karma | 53.5% | +267 | +1.4 | +221 | Leans their wayWins lane | 43 |
 Yuumi | 53.5% | −26 | −8.9 | +617 | Leans their way | 43 |
 Blitzcrank | 50.0% | +35 | −1.4 | +48 | Even | 70 |
 Leona | 47.7% | +112 | −1.4 | +54 | Leans your way | 86 |
 Senna | 49.1% | +577 | −1.1 | +185 | Wins lane | 55 |
 Sona | 51.3% | +80 | −3.4 | +115 | Even | 39 |
 Nautilus | 46.6% | +56 | +0.4 | −52 | Leans your way | 73 |
 Janna | 45.9% | −58 | −4.2 | −74 | Leans your way | 61 |
 Pantheon | 50.0% | +378 | +1.9 | +38 | Wins lane | 32 |
 Vel'Koz | 48.4% | +403 | +3.1 | +274 | Wins lane | 31 |
 Lulu | 41.2% | −132 | −4.4 | +18 | Leans your way | 85 |
 Brand | 45.7% | +400 | +7.1 | +186 | Leans your wayWins lane | 35 |
 Tahm Kench | 40.0% | +226 | −0.5 | +180 | Leans your way | 35 |
 Pyke | 33.3% | +463 | −0.7 | +35 | FavorableWins lane | 63 |
Ranked solo and flex games where both champions played the same lane this patch. Win rate shown is the OPPONENT's. Lists rank by the 95% range of each win rate, so a handful of games cannot top the list; gold, CS and XP are the opponent's lead at 15:00.
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| Pick | Win rate vs Rakan | Gold @15 | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Nami | 61.0% | +60 | 105 |
| 2. Seraphine | 58.8% | +511 | 85 |
| 3. Braum | 59.3% | +178 | 54 |
| 4. Swain | 60.5% | +706 | 43 |
| 5. Soraka | 56.1% | −184 | 57 |
Rakan Lane Gold at 15 Minutes
Rakan's gold lead or deficit at 15:00 against the twelve most common Support opponents. Right of the line, Rakan is ahead; left, the opponent is.
From a champion selection perspective, the strongest Rakan counters are Nami, Seraphine, Thresh, and Lux. These champions either out-trade Rakan in lane, have abilities that negate Rakan's core mechanics, or scale better into team fights. Nami in particular exploits Rakan's weaknesses by providing consistent pressure while being difficult to punish.
Beyond item builds and counter picks, successful counter play against Rakan involves understanding Rakan's power spikes and cooldown windows. Engage on Rakan when key abilities are on cooldown, and coordinate with your team to focus Rakan in team fights before Rakan can output maximum damage. Vision control is also crucial when playing against Rakan to avoid getting caught out of position. By combining proper defensive itemization with smart champion selection and strategic gameplay, you can effectively neutralize Rakan's impact and secure victory.
When to Counter Rakan - Game Phase Strategy
Rakan is typically vulnerable in the early game before completing core items. Look for aggressive trades and coordinate with your jungler for early ganks. Denying Rakan farm and experience during this phase significantly delays power spikes.
During the mid game, Rakan begins to spike in power after completing 1-2 core items. Focus on objective control and avoid isolated fights where Rakan can shine. Group with your team and maintain vision control around key objectives.
In the late game, Rakan reaches full build potential. Prioritize focusing Rakan in team fights when possible. Coordinate crowd control chains and use defensive positioning to survive Rakan's damage output.
Tips for Playing Against Rakan
- Pick Nami or similar champions with kits that exploit Rakan's weaknesses
- Build Mercury's Treads or Hexdrinker early to reduce Rakan's damage in lane
- Track Rakan's cooldowns and engage when key abilities are unavailable
- Ward Rakan's common roam paths and ping missing immediately
- Coordinate with your jungler to gank Rakan during vulnerable windows
Riot's tips for playing against Rakan
- Rakan's movement abilities forecast their destination. Try to use this to your advantage.
- Champions with crowd control that can be applied quickly excel against Rakan.
- Catching Rakan with no allies around severely inhibits his mobility. Try to find him alone.
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What Rakan Is Good Against
The Support opponents Rakan beats most reliably this patch — the picks to look for when Rakan is your champion.
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Rakan Counters FAQ - Patch 26.20
Who counters Rakan?
In the Support lane this patch, the strongest counters to Rakan are Nami (61.0% over 105 games), Seraphine (58.8% over 85 games), Thresh (52.3% over 107 games), Lux (50.5% over 109 games), Morgana (53.1% over 64 games).
What is Rakan's hardest matchup?
Nami. Rakan wins only 39.0% of 105 lane games against Nami and sits at −60 gold at 15 minutes.
What is Rakan good against?
Rakan's best Support matchups this patch are Pyke (66.7%), Lulu (58.8%), Nautilus (53.4%), Leona (52.3%).
Who beats Rakan in lane?
Measured by gold at 15 minutes, Rakan's toughest lanes are Swain (+706 gold ahead), Senna (+577 gold ahead), Lux (+570 gold ahead).
Is Rakan a lane bully?
No. Rakan Support averages 218 less gold than the lane opponent at 15 minutes and is ahead at 15 in 39% of games — Rakan plays for later fights.