Vayne - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
4.8%

Vaynevs Akali

DMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches226,800
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vayne vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vayne wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Akali based on 6 games. Vayne wins the early laning phase while Akali scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vayne vs Akali matchup.

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Vayne Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vayne 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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Vayne - 66.7% win rate in this matchup
Vayne
66.7% WR
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Akali vs Vayne matchup - 33.3% win rate
Akali
33.3% WR

Who Wins the Vayne vs Akali Matchup?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Akali matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 6
66.7%
Win Rate
33.3%
6.0
CS / min
5.3
928
DMG / min
925
11,294
Gold / game
11,206
298
Heal / min
235
523
DMG Mitigated / min
761
0.4
CC / min
0.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vayne vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Vayne vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, giving Vayne a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne needs to press advantages before Akali reaches their power spikes, while Akali should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vayne leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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.

Vayne vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Vayne wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

Vayne is favored during the laning phase against Akali, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vayne holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Vayne
5.3Akali
Vayne edges out Akali by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vayne.
Damage
928Vayne
925Akali
Damage output is virtually even between Vayne and Akali, with only 2 DMG/min separating them. Fights in this matchup are decided more by ability timing and positioning than raw damage numbers, making mechanical skill the deciding factor in trades.
Economy
11,294Vayne
11,206Akali
Vayne and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 88 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Vayne
0.1Akali
Vayne provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akali, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vayne coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
821Vayne
996Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Vayne, healing and mitigating 175 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vayne is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vayne, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vayne Build Against Akali

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Vayne needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vayne against Akali are Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Phantom Dancer. This combination gives Vayne an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vayne vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vayne early game win rateVayne100.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali0.0%
Late Game
Akali
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vayne late game win rateVayne33.3%
Akali late game win rateAkali66.7%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Vayne can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vayne must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Akali reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Akali 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 Vayne Runes Against Akali

Precision rune tree - Vayne primary runes vs AkaliPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Vayne rune vs AkaliAbsorb Life - best Vayne rune vs AkaliLegend: Bloodline - best Vayne rune vs AkaliCut Down - best Vayne rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Vayne secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Nimbus Cloak - best Vayne rune vs AkaliCelerity - best Vayne rune vs Akali
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Vayne to press their advantage against Akali, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vayne matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Vayne'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 Vayne build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vayne matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.41%1665.887913,17044.4%56.3%
46.27%1346.183513,57539.5%49.0%
56.06%1325.987913,82455.3%56.5%
44.27%1316.285112,50645.6%43.2%
55.91%936.287711,72645.6%66.0%
40.48%846.176912,13323.3%50.0%
54.29%706.394613,79337.5%63.0%
37.70%616.384913,09931.6%40.5%
55.00%606.280012,83058.8%53.5%
54.17%486.293313,52946.7%57.6%
48.84%436.179211,13752.0%44.4%
40.48%426.293813,11238.5%41.4%
56.41%396.190811,09956.3%56.5%
44.74%386.289812,49035.3%52.4%
44.74%385.774912,57938.5%48.0%
63.64%336.295512,53171.4%57.9%
65.63%326.294313,24788.9%56.5%
24.14%295.974010,47614.3%33.3%
41.38%295.882411,49025.0%52.9%
42.86%286.475911,22556.3%25.0%
40.00%256.369611,38123.1%58.3%
48.00%255.678211,35260.0%40.0%
36.00%256.074911,06135.7%36.4%
62.50%246.01,01911,75454.5%69.2%
58.33%245.971012,37433.3%73.3%
47.83%236.085513,59116.7%58.8%
43.48%236.285914,11650.0%40.0%
71.43%216.81,24312,48766.7%75.0%
42.86%215.975212,29833.3%50.0%
40.00%206.21,01212,81128.6%46.1%
45.00%206.383212,79730.0%60.0%
26.32%196.678813,93316.7%30.8%
26.32%195.668910,2660.0%45.5%
50.00%186.785111,30936.4%71.4%
52.94%176.082911,7830.0%75.0%
50.00%165.980911,91275.0%41.7%
62.50%166.41,0259,27955.6%71.4%
57.14%145.81,08212,12625.0%70.0%
46.15%136.28869,26137.5%60.0%
38.46%136.597112,85360.0%25.0%
46.15%136.196512,899100.0%36.4%
41.67%126.01,05712,08225.0%50.0%
66.67%127.11,29514,15950.0%75.0%
63.64%116.51,00311,93533.3%75.0%
36.36%116.667413,09450.0%33.3%
63.64%117.078310,11171.4%50.0%
36.36%116.11,06410,60920.0%50.0%
40.00%106.070311,47666.7%28.6%
60.00%106.184012,20375.0%50.0%
40.00%106.076411,72950.0%33.3%
40.00%105.585814,134100.0%33.3%
60.00%106.01,17912,61450.0%66.7%
50.00%107.190512,028100.0%28.6%
44.44%95.91,06213,23540.0%50.0%
66.67%96.383412,35133.3%83.3%
66.67%95.971012,22866.7%66.7%
55.56%95.788612,272100.0%33.3%
66.67%96.11,02415,000100.0%62.5%
50.00%84.81,02112,21625.0%75.0%
62.50%86.086212,21866.7%60.0%
50.00%85.884113,58533.3%60.0%
62.50%86.472810,59040.0%100.0%
25.00%86.067812,7370.0%28.6%
42.86%75.89059,65440.0%50.0%
71.43%76.31,08912,65775.0%66.7%
71.43%74.31,05011,288100.0%33.3%
71.43%76.081915,205100.0%60.0%
28.57%75.889614,8060.0%33.3%
57.14%76.086811,05860.0%50.0%
50.00%65.684313,0420.0%60.0%
16.67%65.193311,15633.3%0.0%
50.00%66.097112,154100.0%40.0%
0.00%63.375313,3700.0%0.0%
50.00%66.396012,8350.0%60.0%
66.67%66.092811,294100.0%33.3%
33.33%64.888710,6890.0%50.0%
20.00%55.356811,0040.0%33.3%
80.00%56.491116,3890.0%80.0%
80.00%55.284713,655100.0%75.0%
60.00%55.79367,78850.0%100.0%
80.00%56.088813,69250.0%100.0%
60.00%55.57479,88650.0%66.7%
60.00%56.785916,611100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.489312,01850.0%66.7%

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Vayne vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vayne do against Akali in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Vayne vs Akali matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Akali's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Vayne do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Akali with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vayne do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Vayne vs Akali matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vayne vs Akali matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Akali with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Vayne build against Akali?

The best Vayne build against Akali includes Blade of The Ruined King, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Phantom Dancer with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vayne runes against Akali?

The best Vayne runes against Akali use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vayne vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vayne counter Akali?

Yes, Vayne has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 66.7% win rate. Vayne strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Vayne against Akali?

When playing Vayne 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.