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
Yasuo
vs

50.7%
Akali win rate vs Yasuo
Skill matchup — could go either way
2,204
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Akali WR
49.3%
Yasuo WR
+58
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Yasuo
Level 2
Akali
Level 6
Yasuo
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Akali
2 items
Yasuo
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 Yasuo deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Akali needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Yasuo's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Exploit Yasuo's Weakness
Yasuo's main weakness: Hard CC, burst before windwall, 0/10 powerspike is a meme. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
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 Yasuo's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Yasuo's sustain/autos
Yasuo

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
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
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Yasuo's Worst Matchups
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