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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 Akshan
VS
Champion 2
Malzahar Malzahar
Akshan
vs
Malzahar
50.5%
Akshan win rate vs Malzahar
Skill matchup — could go either way
637
Games Analyzed
50.5%
Akshan WR
49.5%
Malzahar WR
+43
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
Akshan
marksmanassassinroamer
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Malzahar
Malzahar
magecontrolsimple
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Akshan Level 2
Akshan
Akshan Level 6
Malzahar
Malzahar Level 6
Akshan
Akshan 1 item
Malzahar
Malzahar 1 item
Malzahar
Malzahar 2 items
How to Play This Matchup
1
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Malzahar peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
2
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Malzahar deals AP. Build resistances accordingly — don't stack the wrong type.
3
Hit and Run
Akshan needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Malzahar's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
5
Exploit Malzahar's Weakness
Malzahar's main weakness: QSS removes R, early game weak, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
6
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
7
Malzahar Win Condition
R suppress priority target, voidlings push waves, passive blocks burst
8
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Akshan typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Malzahar runs Teleport for map impact. Akshan needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Malzahar outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game
Collector
Collector
Core
Build every game
Infinity Edge
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Malzahar's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Malzahar's burst
Malzahar
Liandry's Anguish
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Core
Build every game
Void Staff
Void Staff
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Akshan's sustain/autos
Death's Dance
Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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