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
Gwen
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

53.5%
Gwen win rate vs Akali
Gwen has the edge
217
Games Analyzed
53.5%
Gwen WR
46.5%
Akali WR
+276
Avg Gold Diff @15
Gwen
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Gwen
Level 1
Gwen
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Gwen
Nashor's Tooth
Akali
1 item
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Gwen is strongest late game while Akali peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
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.
Sustained vs Burst
Akali wants to combo and disengage. Gwen wins extended trades. Don't let Akali get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Gwen Win Condition
Scale, shred tanks with passive, W immune zone in fights
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Gwen

Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game

Riftmaker
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 Gwen's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Gwen's engage tool
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Akali's Worst Matchups
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