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
Malphite
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

52.6%
Malphite win rate vs Akali
Malphite has the edge
664
Games Analyzed
52.6%
Malphite WR
47.4%
Akali WR
+204
Avg Gold Diff @15
Malphite
DamageMixed
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty*----
StrongMid game
RunesGrasp of the Undying / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Malphite
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Malphite
1 item
Akali
1 item
Malphite
Teamfights
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
Malphite 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 Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Malphite Win Condition
R into backline for AoE knockup, stack armor vs AD
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Malphite

Frozen Heart
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Gargoyle Stoneplate
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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