Rakan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Rakanvs Nami

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

Rakan vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Rakan wins with a 55.3% win rate (+10.7%) over Nami based on 103 games. Rakan holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Rakan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Rakan vs Nami matchup.

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Rakan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Rakan 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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Rakan - 55.3% win rate in this matchup
Rakan
55.3% WR
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Nami vs Rakan matchup - 44.7% win rate
Nami
44.7% WR

Who Wins the Rakan vs Nami Matchup?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Nami matchup
Winner
Rakan
Matches: 103
55.3%
Win Rate
44.7%
1.1
CS / min
0.9
257
DMG / min
308
8,387
Gold / game
8,378
261
Heal / min
506
975
DMG Mitigated / min
293
1.2
CC / min
1.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
59.6%
Late Game WR
40.4%

Rakan vs Nami Matchup Summary

The Rakan vs Nami matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 103 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 55.3% win rate compared to Nami's 44.7%, giving Rakan a 10.7 percentage point advantage. Rakan dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Nami players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Rakan leads by 437 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan players can confidently pick into Nami and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Nami away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Rakan vs Nami Laning Phase Breakdown

Rakan wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Rakan
0.9Nami
Rakan and Nami 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
257Rakan
308Nami
Nami deals 51 more champion damage per minute than Rakan. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Rakan choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Nami's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
8,387Rakan
8,378Nami
Rakan and Nami generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 9 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.2Rakan
1.2Nami
Both Rakan and Nami provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
1,236Rakan
799Nami
Rakan vastly out-sustains Nami, healing and mitigating 437 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Rakan can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Nami is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Nami, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Rakan Build Against Nami

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Nami, providing the mobility and stats Rakan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Rakan against Nami are Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence and Bandlepipes. This combination gives Rakan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 80.0% win rate across 10 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Nami. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Rakan vs Nami matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Rakan
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Rakan early game win rateRakan50.0%
Nami early game win rateNami50.0%
Late Game
Rakan
59.6%
+19.3% advantage
Rakan late game win rateRakan59.6%
Nami late game win rateNami40.4%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Rakan and Nami, with Rakan holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Rakan is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 59.6% win rate — 19.3 points above Nami. Extended games heavily favor Rakan, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Rakan Runes Against Nami

Resolve rune tree - Rakan primary runes vs NamiResolve
Guardian - best Rakan rune vs NamiDemolish - best Rakan rune vs NamiBone Plating - best Rakan rune vs NamiRevitalize - best Rakan rune vs Nami
Sorcery rune tree - Rakan secondary runes vs NamiSorcery
Celerity - best Rakan rune vs NamiNimbus Cloak - best Rakan rune vs Nami
60.0% WR

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


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

Rakan 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
47.74%1551.12578,44743.1%51.8%
45.64%1491.02498,42441.7%48.3%
43.09%1231.02588,35145.5%41.2%
60.00%1151.02628,76054.2%64.2%
43.40%1061.02548,56336.4%48.4%
55.34%1031.12578,38750.0%59.6%
42.72%1031.12258,62640.9%44.1%
45.68%811.02468,24945.0%46.3%
45.95%741.12148,33044.8%46.7%
31.94%721.12538,48135.3%28.9%
37.31%671.12358,19039.3%35.9%
46.15%651.02478,10334.3%60.0%
51.67%601.12648,54045.2%58.6%
50.00%581.02478,33256.5%45.7%
49.06%531.12668,64143.5%53.3%
58.33%481.02608,63045.0%67.9%
48.94%471.12898,32027.3%68.0%
42.55%471.12287,65144.8%38.9%
45.65%461.02777,97939.1%52.2%
38.64%441.02767,81633.3%47.1%
47.73%441.12568,48836.8%56.0%
44.19%431.02598,74852.9%38.5%
59.52%421.02928,80047.8%73.7%
56.10%411.12437,72450.0%61.9%
51.22%411.03208,46955.0%47.6%
45.00%401.12338,48752.6%38.1%
55.26%381.02187,74152.2%60.0%
61.29%311.12448,49642.9%76.5%
50.00%281.32928,90145.5%52.9%
44.00%251.12277,58253.3%30.0%
37.50%240.92398,10433.3%41.7%
43.48%231.12747,77358.3%27.3%
36.36%220.92618,66538.5%33.3%
66.67%181.12378,87150.0%75.0%
55.56%181.12698,09658.3%50.0%
61.54%131.12668,64266.7%57.1%
63.64%111.32928,87766.7%60.0%
60.00%101.02727,70157.1%66.7%
60.00%101.12647,23460.0%60.0%
40.00%102.131010,15325.0%50.0%
44.44%92.14029,33350.0%33.3%
12.50%81.740510,281100.0%0.0%
62.50%81.83269,39933.3%80.0%
37.50%80.92518,25620.0%66.7%
62.50%81.82787,89680.0%33.3%
42.86%71.33107,9590.0%75.0%
85.71%71.22889,533100.0%75.0%
50.00%62.75189,48550.0%50.0%
66.67%61.12827,59650.0%75.0%
50.00%60.92508,31266.7%33.3%
60.00%51.02538,50150.0%66.7%
80.00%51.42457,26366.7%100.0%
60.00%51.22388,26566.7%50.0%
60.00%50.92509,9510.0%75.0%
80.00%52.13358,33750.0%100.0%
20.00%51.63259,5540.0%50.0%

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Rakan vs Nami - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Rakan do against Nami in League of Legends?

Rakan wins the Rakan vs Nami matchup with a 55.3% win rate compared to Nami's 44.7%, a 10.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 103 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Rakan do against Nami in the early game?

In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Nami with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Rakan do against Nami in the late game?

In the late game, Rakan takes over the Rakan vs Nami matchup with a 59.6% win rate compared to 40.4%. Rakan scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Rakan vs Nami matchup?

Rakan wins the matchup against Nami with a 55.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 10.7 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 103 games analyzed.

What is the best Rakan build against Nami?

The best Rakan build against Nami includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Zeke's Convergence, Bandlepipes with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 80.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Rakan runes against Nami?

The best Rakan runes against Nami use the Resolve primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Rakan vs Nami matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Rakan counter Nami?

Yes, Rakan has a favorable matchup against Nami with a 55.3% win rate. Rakan strongly counters Nami in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Rakan against Nami?

When playing Rakan against Nami, 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.