Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Akali
VS
Champion 2
Diana
vs

50.4%
Akali win rate vs Diana
Skill matchup — could go either way
974
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Akali WR
49.6%
Diana WR
+32
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Diana
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Diana
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Diana
1 item
Akali
2 items
Diana
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Diana's Weakness
Diana's main weakness: Pre-6 weak, kiting, CC before R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Diana Win Condition
R into grouped enemies for massive AoE, dive backline
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Diana's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Diana's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Diana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Akali's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Akali's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akali's Worst Matchups
Diana's Worst Matchups
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