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
Shen
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

50.4%
Shen win rate vs Akali
Skill matchup — could go either way
355
Games Analyzed
50.4%
Shen WR
49.6%
Akali WR
+33
Avg Gold Diff @15
Shen
DamageMixed
StyleUtility
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
Shen
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Shen
1 item
Akali
1 item
Shen
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
Shen deals Mixed damage while Akali deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Shen Win Condition
Global R shield, taunt engage, protect carries
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Shen
Heartsteel
Core
Build every game

Thornmail
Core
Build every game

Spirit Visage
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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