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
Irelia
vs

46.5%
Akshan win rate vs Irelia
Irelia has the edge
303
Games Analyzed
46.5%
Akshan WR
53.5%
Irelia WR
-277
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Irelia
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongEarly game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Irelia
Level 2
Irelia
Level 5
Akshan
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Irelia
BORK
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Irelia peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
Range Advantage
Akshan has range advantage. Irelia 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 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
Irelia Win Condition
Stack passive on minions, all-in with 4 stacks
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akshan typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Irelia runs Teleport for map impact. Akshan needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Irelia outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Irelia's AD damage
Irelia

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Wit's End
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
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Irelia's Worst Matchups
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