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
Akshan
VS
Champion 2
Ahri
vs

49.8%
Akshan win rate vs Ahri
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,157
Games Analyzed
49.8%
Akshan WR
50.2%
Ahri WR
-17
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Ahri
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Akshan
Level 6
Ahri
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Ahri
1 item
Ahri
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Ahri peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Ahri deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Akshan's Weakness
Akshan's main weakness: Short range, squishy, E interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Ahri Win Condition
Roam with R, pick off squishies with charm combo
Recommended Items
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Ahri's burst
Ahri

Malignance
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage

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

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akshan's Worst Matchups
Ahri's Worst Matchups
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