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
Galio
vs

54.3%
Akshan win rate vs Galio
Akshan has the edge
282
Games Analyzed
54.3%
Akshan WR
45.7%
Galio WR
+340
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Galio
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesAftershock / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Galio
Level 3
Akshan
Level 6
Galio
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Galio
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Galio peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Galio 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.
Range Advantage
Akshan has range advantage. Galio should look for short trades when Akshan uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Galio's Weakness
Galio's main weakness: AD matchups, split pushers, R needs ally nearby. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Galio Win Condition
W taunt engage, R global follow-up, anti-AP tank
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akshan typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Galio runs Teleport for map impact. Akshan needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Galio outscales through TP plays.
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 Galio's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Galio's burst
Galio

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's Hourglass
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
Galio's Worst Matchups
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