How are champion matchup win rates calculated?

Win rates are calculated from thousands of ranked games in Emerald+ elo on the current patch. Data is sourced from OP.GG and updated regularly.

What does a 55% win rate matchup mean?

A 55% win rate means Champion 1 wins 55 out of every 100 games against Champion 2 in ranked. Anything above 52% is considered a favorable matchup.

Do matchup win rates change every patch?

Yes. Champion buffs, nerfs, item changes, and meta shifts can all affect matchup win rates. Our data updates with each new patch.

Should I always pick the counter champion?

Not necessarily. Comfort and experience on a champion often matter more than counter-picking, especially below Diamond. A 2-3% win rate difference is easily overcome by champion mastery.

What rank is the matchup data from?

All matchup data is sourced from Emerald+ ranked games to ensure the data reflects skilled play. Lower elo matchups can differ significantly.

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

Kayle

Champion 2

Akali

50.6%

Kayle win rate vs Akali

Skill matchup — could go either way

306

Games Analyzed

50.6%

Kayle WR

49.4%

Akali WR

+51

Avg Gold Diff @15

Power Spike Timeline

Kayle Level 6

Akali Level 6

Akali 1 item

Kayle Level 11

Kayle Level 16

Akali 2 items

How to Play This Matchup

Power Curve

Kayle 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. Kayle wins extended trades. Don't let Akali get a clean rotation Ã¢â‚¬â€ 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.

Kayle Win Condition

Survive to 16, become ranged hypercarry, R saves carries

Akali Win Condition

Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights

Recommended Items

Kayle

Nashor's Tooth

Core

Build every game

Riftmaker

Core

Build every game

Rabadon'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 Kayle's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil

Counter

Spell shield blocks Kayle's engage tool

Kayle's Worst Matchups

Akali's Worst Matchups

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