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
Mel
vs
50.8%
Akshan win rate vs Mel
Skill matchup — could go either way
311
Games Analyzed
50.8%
Akshan WR
49.2%
Mel WR
+63
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Akshan
Level 6
Mel
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Mel peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Mel 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 Mel's Weakness
Mel's main weakness: Assassins, hard engage, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
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 Mel's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Mel's burst
Mel
Luden's Tempest
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
Mel's Worst Matchups
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