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
Diana
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

50.7%
Diana win rate vs Akali
Skill matchup — could go either way
1,011
Games Analyzed
50.7%
Diana WR
49.3%
Akali WR
+59
Avg Gold Diff @15
Diana
DamageAP
StyleAll-in
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Smite
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Diana
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Diana
1 item
Akali
1 item
Diana
2 items
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Diana Win Condition
R into grouped enemies for massive AoE, dive backline
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Diana

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Akali's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Akali's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akali

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Diana's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Diana's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Diana's Worst Matchups
Akali's Worst Matchups
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