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
Yasuo
vs

49.3%
Akshan win rate vs Yasuo
Skill matchup — could go either way
562
Games Analyzed
49.3%
Akshan WR
50.7%
Yasuo WR
-56
Avg Gold Diff @15
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Yasuo
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Yasuo
Level 2
Akshan
Level 6
Yasuo
Level 6
Akshan
1 item
Yasuo
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Akshan is strongest early game while Yasuo peaks mid 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.
Hit and Run
Akshan needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Yasuo's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Akshan has range advantage. Yasuo 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
Yasuo Win Condition
Windwall key abilities, stack Q tornado, R off knockups
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 Yasuo's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Yasuo's sustain/autos
Yasuo

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Blade of the Ruined King
Core
Build every game

Death's Dance
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
Yasuo's Worst Matchups
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