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
Vel'Koz
vs
57.1%
Akshan win rate vs Vel'Koz
Akshan hard counters Vel'Koz
133
Games Analyzed
57.1%
Akshan WR
42.9%
Vel'Koz WR
+571
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Akshan
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Vel'Koz peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Akshan deals AD damage while Vel'Koz deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
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 Vel'Koz's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
Vel'Koz
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
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
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