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
Katarina
vs

49.7%
Akshan win rate vs Katarina
Skill matchup — could go either way
765
Games Analyzed
49.7%
Akshan WR
50.3%
Katarina WR
-26
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Katarina
Level 3
Akshan
Level 6
Katarina
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Katarina
1 item
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Katarina peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Katarina deals Mixed. 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. Katarina 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
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Recommended Items
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Katarina

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Zhonya'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
Akshan's Worst Matchups
Katarina's Worst Matchups
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