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
Pantheon
vs
50.4%
Akali win rate vs Pantheon
Skill matchup — could go either way
234
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Akali WR
49.6%
Pantheon WR
+34
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Pantheon
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Pantheon
Level 3
Akali
Level 6
Pantheon
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Pantheon
1 item
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Pantheon peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Pantheon 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 Pantheon's Weakness
Pantheon's main weakness: Falls off hard late, short range, outscaled. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Pantheon Win Condition
W point-click stun, empowered Q poke, R global roam
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 Pantheon's AD damage
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Pantheon
Eclipse
Core
Build every game
Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game
Death's Dance
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
Pantheon's Worst Matchups
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