Historical snapshot: patch 26.10
Champion Matchups
Historical champion win rates and counters. These results do not describe the current patch.
Recorded: 17 May 2026. Legacy code attributes this snapshot to Lolalytics. Source URL, rank, region and collection method were not saved; provenance is unverified.
Champion 1
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Champion 2
vs
49.9%
Katarina win rate vs Akali (middle snapshot)
Close win rates in this snapshot
1,994
Recorded Sample Games
49.9%
Katarina WR
50.1%
Akali WR
The opposing percentage is 100% minus the recorded win rate, not an independent sample. Game count alone does not establish reliability.
Legacy strategy notes below use fixed profiles and generic rules, not game measurements. They have not been reviewed for the current patch.
Katarina
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Katarina
Level 3
Katarina
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Katarina
1 item
Akali
1 item
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.
Mixed Resistances
Katarina deals Mixed damage while Akali deals AP. Build resistances accordingly, don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a burst style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
Exploit Katarina's Weakness
Katarina's main weakness: Hard CC interrupts ult, losing lane, no resets. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Katarina Win Condition
Roam, get resets, snowball through kills
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Legacy Item Suggestions
Katarina
Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game
Nashor's Tooth
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's
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
Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
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