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
Smolder
vs

51.0%
Akali win rate vs Smolder
Skill matchup — could go either way
316
Games Analyzed
51.0%
Akali WR
49.0%
Smolder WR
+76
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Smolder
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesFleet Footwork / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Smolder
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Smolder
25 stacks
Smolder
225 stacks
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Smolder peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Smolder deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Range Advantage
Smolder has range advantage. Akali should look for short trades when Smolder uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Smolder's Weakness
Smolder's main weakness: Weak early, needs stacks, no mobility. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Smolder Win Condition
Stack Q passive, scale into AoE execute monster
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Smolder

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Rapid Firecannon
Core
Build every game

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