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
Garen
vs

49.9%
Akali win rate vs Garen
Skill matchup — could go either way
761
Games Analyzed
49.9%
Akali WR
50.1%
Garen WR
-5
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Garen
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Garen
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Garen
1 item
Akali
2 items
Garen
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.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Garen deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Garen Win Condition
Silence + spin trades, execute with R, simple and effective
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Garen's AD damage
Garen

Stridebreaker
Core
Build every game

Mortal Reminder
Core
Build every game

Dead Man's Plate
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Akali's burst
Akali's Worst Matchups
Garen's Worst Matchups
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