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
Shen
vs

43.4%
Akali win rate vs Shen
Shen hard counters Akali
944
Games Analyzed
43.4%
Akali WR
56.6%
Shen WR
-525
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Shen
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Shen
1 item
Shen
Teamfights
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 Shen deals Mixed. 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
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Shen runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Shen outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
Core
Build every game

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