Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
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Champion 1
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Champion 2
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53.3%
Akali win rate vs Naafiri
Akali has the edge
749
Games Analyzed
53.3%
Akali WR
46.7%
Naafiri WR
+261
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Naafiri
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Naafiri
Level 3
Akali
Level 6
Naafiri
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Naafiri
1 item
Akali
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 Naafiri deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Naafiri's Weakness
Naafiri's main weakness: Hard CC, tanks, grouped enemies. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Naafiri Win Condition
R dash engage, packmate damage, simple assassin
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 Naafiri's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Naafiri
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Core
Build every game
Serylda's Grudge
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
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