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
Jax
vs

55.7%
Akali win rate vs Jax
Akali hard counters Jax
659
Games Analyzed
55.7%
Akali WR
44.3%
Jax WR
+455
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Jax
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Jax
Trinity Force
Akali
2 items
Jax
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Jax peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Jax deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Akali needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Jax's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Jax runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Jax outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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