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
Viktor
vs

53.1%
Akali win rate vs Viktor
Akali has the edge
3,042
Games Analyzed
53.1%
Akali WR
46.9%
Viktor WR
+247
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Viktor
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Viktor
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Viktor
1 item
Viktor
E upgrade
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Viktor peaks late game. Play around your power window.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Hit and Run
Akali needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Viktor's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Viktor has range advantage. Akali should look for short trades when Viktor uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Viktor's Weakness
Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Viktor Win Condition
Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Viktor runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Viktor outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Viktor's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Viktor's engage tool
Viktor

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Akali's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akali's Worst Matchups
Viktor's Worst Matchups
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