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
Jax
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

44.5%
Jax win rate vs Akali
Akali hard counters Jax
663
Games Analyzed
44.5%
Jax WR
55.5%
Akali WR
-440
Avg Gold Diff @15
Jax
DamageMixed
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty**---
StrongLate game
RunesConqueror / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Jax
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Jax
Trinity Force
Akali
1 item
Jax
2 items
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Jax is strongest late game while Akali peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Jax deals Mixed damage while Akali deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Akali wants to combo and disengage. Jax wins extended trades. Don't let Akali get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Jax's Weakness
Jax's main weakness: Early game, ranged poke, team CC. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Jax Win Condition
Scale into unstoppable splitpusher, E blocks auto-attackers
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Jax

Trinity Force
Core
Build every game

Spear of Shojin
Core
Build every game

Sterak's Gage
Core
Build every game

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

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game
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Akali's Worst Matchups
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