Yasuo - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.7%
Pick Rate
7.5%

Yasuovs Akshan

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

Yasuo vs Akshan is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Yasuo wins with a 51.9% win rate (+3.7%) over Akshan based on 27 games. Akshan wins the early laning phase while Yasuo scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yasuo build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup.

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Yasuo Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yasuo 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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Yasuo - 51.9% win rate in this matchup
Yasuo
51.9% WR
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Akshan vs Yasuo matchup - 48.1% win rate
Akshan
48.1% WR

Who Wins the Yasuo vs Akshan Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 27
51.9%
Win Rate
48.1%
7.2
CS / min
6.3
743
DMG / min
745
12,245
Gold / game
11,670
305
Heal / min
154
1,133
DMG Mitigated / min
565
0.8
CC / min
0.1
36.4%
Early Game WR
63.6%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Yasuo vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Yasuo vs Akshan matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 51.9% win rate compared to Akshan's 48.1%, giving Yasuo a 3.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Akshan controls the early laning stage, but Yasuo outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Akshan needs to press advantages before Yasuo reaches their power spikes, while Yasuo should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Yasuo leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Akshan'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.

Yasuo vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Yasuo
6.3Akshan
Yasuo significantly out-farms Akshan by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Yasuo a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Akshan players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
743Yasuo
745Akshan
Damage output is virtually even between Yasuo and Akshan, with only 1 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
12,245Yasuo
11,670Akshan
Yasuo earns 575 more gold per game than Akshan, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Yasuo slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Yasuo
0.1Akshan
Yasuo provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Akshan, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
1,438Yasuo
719Akshan
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 719 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Akshan is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Akshan, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Yasuo Build Against Akshan

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Yasuo needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Yasuo against Akshan are Immortal Shieldbow, Death's Dance and Blade of The Ruined King. This combination gives Yasuo an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akshan. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Akshan
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo36.4%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan63.6%
Late Game
Yasuo
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo62.5%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan37.5%

Akshan dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Yasuo. This lopsided early game means Akshan can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Yasuo is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Yasuo, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Precision rune tree - Yasuo primary runes vs AkshanPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Yasuo rune vs AkshanAbsorb Life - best Yasuo rune vs AkshanLegend: Alacrity - best Yasuo rune vs AkshanLast Stand - best Yasuo rune vs Akshan
Resolve rune tree - Yasuo secondary runes vs AkshanResolve
Overgrowth - best Yasuo rune vs AkshanSecond Wind - best Yasuo rune vs Akshan
58.3% WR

Running Precision primary with Resolve secondary allows Yasuo to press their advantage against Akshan, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Yasuo 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
52.03%1486.888611,44745.6%57.5%
48.87%1336.884312,04241.1%54.5%
43.75%1127.078111,49742.9%44.4%
45.37%1086.897611,60351.9%39.3%
53.40%1037.077512,92154.0%53.0%
47.87%946.983911,90553.9%43.6%
58.62%876.886612,55053.9%60.7%
46.34%826.988412,20441.2%50.0%
43.21%816.978211,83045.2%42.0%
53.85%787.288211,63247.4%60.0%
55.93%597.075211,77650.0%62.1%
51.79%567.186511,07453.6%50.0%
42.59%546.875812,04245.8%40.0%
48.15%547.086711,23652.2%45.2%
56.60%536.788511,47350.0%62.1%
36.54%526.894711,34740.9%33.3%
49.02%517.087612,77147.8%50.0%
56.86%516.781311,73761.1%54.5%
43.75%486.973112,25133.3%50.0%
48.89%456.979610,40839.1%59.1%
34.88%436.769711,74138.9%32.0%
57.14%427.175610,65570.6%48.0%
56.10%417.382012,12456.3%56.0%
51.22%416.777411,47560.0%42.9%
35.00%406.877111,69433.3%36.4%
41.67%366.876910,41950.0%36.4%
51.43%357.082812,32360.0%45.0%
44.12%347.575510,52927.8%62.5%
50.00%346.874411,21946.7%52.6%
50.00%346.377613,74636.4%56.5%
48.48%336.784011,30138.5%55.0%
51.52%336.583012,13969.2%40.0%
48.48%337.490912,19252.9%43.8%
46.88%327.079910,77646.7%47.1%
51.72%296.589513,40975.0%35.3%
51.72%297.295211,85657.1%46.7%
65.52%296.983013,67678.6%53.3%
27.59%297.070912,8630.0%38.1%
46.43%287.389812,50437.5%50.0%
32.14%287.17149,38515.4%46.7%
50.00%286.489210,42157.1%42.9%
51.85%277.274312,24536.4%62.5%
38.46%267.078010,21830.8%46.1%
65.38%267.194514,71760.0%66.7%
57.69%267.376811,86161.5%53.9%
50.00%267.080912,91346.1%53.9%
52.00%256.776411,76640.0%60.0%
40.00%257.287512,84455.6%31.3%
64.00%257.178012,50444.4%75.0%
52.17%237.179110,44554.5%50.0%
60.87%236.584812,84962.5%60.0%
56.52%236.580410,62661.5%50.0%
72.73%227.191213,73788.9%61.5%
50.00%227.273112,13950.0%50.0%
54.55%226.77589,85333.3%69.2%
50.00%226.981011,56044.4%53.9%
36.36%226.889411,51333.3%38.5%
45.45%226.890010,67330.8%66.7%
61.90%217.084310,58780.0%45.5%
60.00%207.41,00313,48375.0%50.0%
65.00%206.91,09111,89270.0%60.0%
52.63%197.083714,28862.5%45.5%
52.63%196.38359,28855.6%50.0%
68.42%197.394812,94157.1%75.0%
55.56%187.897513,42450.0%60.0%
50.00%187.282211,44855.6%44.4%
27.78%186.46049,44625.0%33.3%
58.82%176.983710,85944.4%75.0%
47.06%176.579911,06883.3%27.3%
50.00%167.397213,70085.7%22.2%
40.00%157.181011,47440.0%40.0%
50.00%146.51,00215,17366.7%45.5%
71.43%147.382112,23185.7%57.1%
35.71%147.765312,10866.7%12.5%
71.43%147.11,00912,54180.0%66.7%
57.14%147.085314,42640.0%66.7%
57.14%147.91,24812,39280.0%44.4%
61.54%136.271410,35955.6%75.0%
46.15%137.18649,39440.0%66.7%
46.15%136.37558,11540.0%50.0%
41.67%127.884813,28640.0%42.9%
50.00%126.589112,42762.5%25.0%
41.67%126.892612,7160.0%50.0%
41.67%127.09349,39860.0%28.6%
45.45%117.095813,72440.0%50.0%
54.55%117.11,14011,50150.0%57.1%
63.64%117.76709,20475.0%33.3%
72.73%116.574514,8680.0%80.0%
40.00%107.175214,6640.0%44.4%
70.00%107.094013,30650.0%83.3%
50.00%107.168411,34042.9%66.7%
40.00%108.188413,29033.3%50.0%
50.00%106.774112,33033.3%57.1%
33.33%95.790413,00666.7%16.7%
22.22%97.669612,595100.0%0.0%
22.22%96.786110,1530.0%33.3%
55.56%96.81,09510,86440.0%75.0%
55.56%96.88278,28950.0%66.7%
37.50%87.684610,33360.0%0.0%
37.50%86.077711,7060.0%75.0%
87.50%87.072710,155100.0%80.0%
71.43%76.71,13613,55375.0%66.7%
42.86%76.166612,10833.3%50.0%
57.14%77.985714,60833.3%75.0%
57.14%77.585814,11250.0%60.0%
28.57%76.893714,2920.0%28.6%
28.57%77.288711,36333.3%25.0%
14.29%76.746010,31725.0%0.0%
50.00%66.775510,63050.0%50.0%
33.33%65.86639,91825.0%50.0%
66.67%66.699512,922100.0%0.0%
66.67%66.776112,31150.0%75.0%
20.00%57.286313,78533.3%0.0%
60.00%55.362212,949100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,01014,386100.0%33.3%

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Yasuo vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Yasuo do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup with a 51.9% win rate compared to Akshan's 48.1%, a 3.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Yasuo do against Akshan in the early game?

In the early game, Akshan has the advantage against Yasuo with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Akshan players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Yasuo do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Yasuo takes over the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Yasuo scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Akshan with a 51.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 3.7 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Yasuo build against Akshan?

The best Yasuo build against Akshan includes Immortal Shieldbow, Death's Dance, Blade of The Ruined King with Gunmetal Greaves. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Yasuo runes against Akshan?

The best Yasuo runes against Akshan use the Precision primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 58.3% win rate in the Yasuo vs Akshan matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Yasuo counter Akshan?

Yes, Yasuo has a favorable matchup against Akshan with a 51.9% win rate. Yasuo has a solid advantage over Akshan in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Yasuo against Akshan?

When playing Yasuo against Akshan, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Akshan. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.