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
K'Sante
vs

49.7%
Akali win rate vs K'Sante
Skill matchup — could go either way
390
Games Analyzed
49.7%
Akali WR
50.3%
K'Sante WR
-20
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
K'Sante
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
K'Sante
Level 6
Akali
1 item
K'Sante
1 item
Akali
2 items
K'Sante
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 K'Sante 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
K'Sante Win Condition
Tank base form, R for damage on priority target
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. K'Sante runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before K'Sante outscales through TP plays.
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 K'Sante's AD damage
K'Sante
Iceborn Gauntlet
Core
Build every game
Jak'Sho
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
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
K'Sante's Worst Matchups
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