Sorakavs Rakan
Soraka vs Rakan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Rakan wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Soraka based on 26 games. Rakan wins the early laning phase while Soraka scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Soraka build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Soraka vs Rakan matchup.
Soraka Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Soraka 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.
Rakan(46.1%)Who Wins the Soraka vs Rakan Matchup?
Soraka vs Rakan Matchup Summary
The Soraka vs Rakan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 26 recent matches analyzed, Rakan wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Soraka's 46.1%, giving Rakan a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Rakan controls the early laning stage, but Soraka outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Rakan needs to press advantages before Soraka reaches their power spikes, while Soraka should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Rakan leads by 77 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Rakan has a strong advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Rakan overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Soraka vs Rakan Laning Phase Breakdown
Rakan is favored during the laning phase against Soraka, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Rakan holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Soraka Build Against Rakan
Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Rakan, providing the mobility and stats Soraka needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Soraka against Rakan are Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer and Redemption. This combination gives Soraka an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Rakan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Soraka vs Rakan matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Soraka33.3%Rakan66.7%Soraka57.1%Rakan42.9%Rakan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Soraka. This lopsided early game means Rakan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Soraka is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Rakan. Extended games heavily favor Soraka, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Rakan must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Soraka reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Soraka 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 Soraka Runes Against Rakan
Resolve
Inspiration
The Resolve and Inspiration rune setup gives Soraka the best tools to compete against Rakan in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Soraka matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Soraka'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 Soraka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.09% | 206 | 0.9 | 200 | 7,989 | 40.8% | 52.8% | |
| 50.98% | 153 | 0.9 | 195 | 8,063 | 58.2% | 45.4% | |
| 52.74% | 146 | 0.8 | 209 | 8,018 | 47.9% | 57.3% | |
| 53.28% | 137 | 0.8 | 204 | 8,025 | 56.9% | 49.2% | |
| 42.42% | 132 | 0.8 | 193 | 8,088 | 42.6% | 42.3% | |
| 45.45% | 121 | 0.9 | 201 | 7,664 | 46.0% | 44.8% | |
| 41.53% | 118 | 0.8 | 213 | 8,153 | 42.9% | 40.3% | |
| 56.07% | 107 | 0.9 | 191 | 7,837 | 57.1% | 54.9% | |
| 47.17% | 106 | 0.9 | 213 | 7,916 | 52.7% | 41.2% | |
| 48.04% | 102 | 0.9 | 185 | 8,198 | 51.9% | 44.0% | |
| 53.47% | 101 | 0.9 | 201 | 8,656 | 53.9% | 53.2% | |
| 48.96% | 96 | 0.9 | 220 | 8,222 | 47.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 90 | 0.8 | 197 | 8,705 | 40.0% | 68.0% | |
| 53.41% | 88 | 0.9 | 227 | 8,389 | 61.9% | 45.6% | |
| 51.76% | 85 | 0.9 | 186 | 8,222 | 57.9% | 46.8% | |
| 50.00% | 78 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,426 | 47.4% | 52.5% | |
| 42.25% | 71 | 0.9 | 192 | 8,816 | 50.0% | 37.8% | |
| 52.31% | 65 | 0.8 | 221 | 8,597 | 54.8% | 50.0% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 0.9 | 192 | 9,033 | 31.6% | 46.1% | |
| 53.57% | 56 | 0.9 | 221 | 7,904 | 54.8% | 52.0% | |
| 66.67% | 54 | 0.9 | 220 | 8,486 | 79.2% | 56.7% | |
| 56.60% | 53 | 0.8 | 182 | 8,052 | 40.9% | 67.7% | |
| 59.62% | 52 | 0.8 | 149 | 7,020 | 63.9% | 50.0% | |
| 64.00% | 50 | 0.8 | 259 | 8,376 | 59.3% | 69.6% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,320 | 63.6% | 53.9% | |
| 52.08% | 48 | 0.9 | 227 | 8,482 | 65.2% | 40.0% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 0.8 | 189 | 8,481 | 60.0% | 40.7% | |
| 60.87% | 46 | 0.9 | 184 | 7,893 | 53.9% | 70.0% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 0.9 | 186 | 7,745 | 68.4% | 28.6% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 0.9 | 213 | 8,036 | 50.0% | 46.1% | |
| 56.67% | 30 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,052 | 61.5% | 52.9% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 1.0 | 229 | 7,578 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 0.9 | 218 | 8,338 | 33.3% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 0.9 | 243 | 8,318 | 46.1% | 54.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 0.8 | 205 | 8,176 | 66.7% | 41.7% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 0.8 | 222 | 8,479 | 50.0% | 41.7% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 0.8 | 257 | 8,498 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 0.8 | 182 | 7,739 | 60.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 0.9 | 204 | 8,487 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 12 | 1.4 | 257 | 8,679 | 66.7% | 83.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 153 | 7,886 | 100.0% | 42.9% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 0.8 | 178 | 8,323 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 1.2 | 208 | 10,022 | 100.0% | 62.5% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 0.8 | 162 | 8,876 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 1.0 | 192 | 7,675 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 8 | 0.9 | 165 | 6,685 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 1.3 | 200 | 8,093 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 1.6 | 224 | 6,397 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 100.00% | 7 | 1.0 | 184 | 8,257 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 0.8 | 173 | 8,147 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 100.00% | 6 | 0.6 | 246 | 8,244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 1.3 | 181 | 8,281 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 1.0 | 170 | 8,064 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 0.7 | 212 | 7,720 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 0.9 | 195 | 9,941 | 100.0% | 40.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 234 | 10,265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.0 | 236 | 7,955 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.4 | 252 | 7,965 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.8 | 245 | 8,847 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.4 | 313 | 10,257 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 0.7 | 183 | 7,412 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Soraka vs Rakan - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Soraka do against Rakan in League of Legends?
Rakan wins the Soraka vs Rakan matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Soraka's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 26 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Soraka do against Rakan in the early game?
In the early game, Rakan has the advantage against Soraka with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Rakan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Soraka do against Rakan in the late game?
In the late game, Soraka takes over the Soraka vs Rakan matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Soraka scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Soraka vs Rakan matchup?
Rakan wins the matchup against Soraka with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Rakan is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 26 games analyzed.
What is the best Soraka build against Rakan?
The best Soraka build against Rakan includes Moonstone Renewer, Ardent Censer, Redemption with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. 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 Soraka runes against Rakan?
The best Soraka runes against Rakan use the Resolve primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Soraka vs Rakan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Soraka counter Rakan?
No, Soraka struggles against Rakan with only a 46.1% win rate. Rakan has the advantage in this matchup. Soraka players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Rakan's lead.
How do I play Soraka against Rakan?
When playing Soraka against Rakan, play cautiously and avoid Rakan's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Rakan in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.