Zilean - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Zileanvs Akshan

BSupportMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Zilean vs Akshan is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Zilean wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Akshan based on 5 games. Zilean holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Zilean vs Akshan matchup.

Zilean Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Zilean 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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Akshan - 80.0% win rateAkshan(80.0%)
Zilean - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Zilean
80.0% WR
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Akshan vs Zilean matchup - 20.0% win rate
Akshan
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Zilean vs Akshan Matchup?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Akshan matchup
Winner
Zilean
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.3
586
DMG / min
928
11,800
Gold / game
14,130
430
Heal / min
126
555
DMG Mitigated / min
602
1.0
CC / min
0.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Zilean vs Akshan Matchup Summary

The Zilean vs Akshan matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zilean wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 20.0%, giving Zilean a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Zilean dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akshan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Zilean leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zilean players can confidently pick into Akshan and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akshan away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Zilean vs Akshan Laning Phase Breakdown

Akshan wins the laning phase against Zilean in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Zilean
6.3Akshan
Akshan edges out Zilean by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Akshan.
Damage
586Zilean
928Akshan
Akshan heavily out-damages Zilean by 342 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zilean should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Akshan's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,800Zilean
14,130Akshan
Akshan generates a commanding 2,330 more gold per game than Zilean. This substantial economic advantage means Akshan consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zilean should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Zilean
0.0Akshan
Zilean brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zilean far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
985Zilean
729Akshan
Zilean vastly out-sustains Akshan, healing and mitigating 257 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Zilean 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 Zilean Build Against Akshan

Crimson Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Akshan, providing the mobility and stats Zilean needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Zilean against Akshan are Horizon Focus, Rabadon's Deathcap and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Zilean an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Zilean vs Akshan matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zilean
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Zilean early game win rateZilean100.0%
Akshan early game win rateAkshan0.0%
Late Game
Zilean
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Zilean late game win rateZilean75.0%
Akshan late game win rateAkshan25.0%

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

Zilean is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Zilean, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Zilean Runes Against Akshan

Sorcery rune tree - Zilean primary runes vs AkshanSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Zilean rune vs AkshanManaflow Band - best Zilean rune vs AkshanTranscendence - best Zilean rune vs AkshanScorch - best Zilean rune vs Akshan
Domination rune tree - Zilean secondary runes vs AkshanDomination
Cheap Shot - best Zilean rune vs AkshanUltimate Hunter - best Zilean rune vs Akshan
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Zilean to press their advantage against Akshan, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Zilean matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Zilean'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 Zilean build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Zilean matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.70%971.53678,66451.0%63.0%
58.44%771.44229,68962.5%55.6%
50.00%561.63628,49750.0%50.0%
60.38%531.43498,79459.1%61.3%
51.02%491.53207,89753.3%47.4%
41.67%481.54179,00236.4%46.1%
60.87%461.83139,27068.8%56.7%
43.18%441.54039,22440.0%45.8%
52.38%421.53738,72442.9%61.9%
60.98%411.53849,90662.5%60.0%
35.90%391.32928,81455.6%19.1%
40.54%371.63759,21146.7%36.4%
48.65%371.43048,73955.0%41.2%
36.11%361.63349,01835.3%36.8%
47.22%361.83539,33128.6%59.1%
46.88%321.43149,10536.4%52.4%
58.06%311.43979,55850.0%63.2%
51.72%291.44178,74642.9%60.0%
58.62%292.046410,43042.9%63.6%
36.00%251.43409,82114.3%44.4%
64.00%251.64069,40154.5%71.4%
54.17%241.62918,90966.7%41.7%
66.67%241.33169,13775.0%58.3%
65.22%231.631610,98133.3%76.5%
59.09%221.34228,93962.5%57.1%
52.38%212.134110,45262.5%46.1%
57.14%212.33648,63650.0%63.6%
45.00%201.33509,16150.0%40.0%
68.42%191.83688,40466.7%71.4%
47.37%191.44017,61150.0%42.9%
40.00%151.43318,88640.0%40.0%
35.71%141.24019,08957.1%14.3%
50.00%121.640211,20875.0%37.5%
50.00%124.550310,67233.3%55.6%
9.09%113.93317,46814.3%0.0%
40.00%101.32727,84633.3%50.0%
30.00%102.753311,9480.0%37.5%
40.00%105.94708,53233.3%50.0%
20.00%102.43039,52250.0%12.5%
33.33%91.74089,3400.0%50.0%
33.33%95.34849,78433.3%33.3%
75.00%82.34559,736100.0%60.0%
42.86%71.63419,07450.0%40.0%
42.86%72.14329,18933.3%50.0%
66.67%64.93749,138100.0%33.3%
50.00%63.249710,8910.0%50.0%
83.33%62.444610,405100.0%75.0%
83.33%64.951511,038100.0%66.7%
60.00%54.14157,89560.0%0.0%
60.00%51.441010,41950.0%66.7%
20.00%55.34956,6700.0%100.0%
60.00%55.14589,18666.7%50.0%
80.00%56.058611,800100.0%75.0%
80.00%56.060113,4660.0%80.0%
20.00%57.164911,07250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.35869,56666.7%50.0%

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Zilean vs Akshan - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Zilean do against Akshan in League of Legends?

Zilean wins the Zilean vs Akshan matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Akshan's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Zilean do against Akshan in the early game?

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

How does Zilean do against Akshan in the late game?

In the late game, Zilean takes over the Zilean vs Akshan matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Zilean scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Zilean vs Akshan matchup?

Zilean wins the matchup against Akshan with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Zilean is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Zilean build against Akshan?

The best Zilean build against Akshan includes Horizon Focus, Rabadon's Deathcap, Seraph's Embrace with Crimson 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 Zilean runes against Akshan?

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

Does Zilean counter Akshan?

Yes, Zilean has a favorable matchup against Akshan with a 80.0% win rate. Zilean strongly counters Akshan in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Zilean against Akshan?

When playing Zilean against Akshan, 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.