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
Volibear
vs

52.9%
Akali win rate vs Volibear
Akali has the edge
278
Games Analyzed
52.9%
Akali WR
47.1%
Volibear WR
+230
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Volibear
DamageMixed
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Volibear
Level 3
Akali
Level 6
Volibear
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Volibear
1 item
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akali is strongest mid game while Volibear peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akali deals AP damage while Volibear deals Mixed. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Volibear's Weakness
Volibear's main weakness: Kiting, falls off late, no escape. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Volibear Win Condition
Tower dive with R, all-in with stun, early bully
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akali typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Volibear runs Teleport for map impact. Akali needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Volibear outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
Volibear

Riftmaker
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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