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
Vel'Koz
VS
Champion 2
Akshan
vs

46.5%
Vel'Koz win rate vs Akshan
Akshan has the edge
144
Games Analyzed
46.5%
Vel'Koz WR
53.5%
Akshan WR
-277
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Akshan
DamageAD
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongEarly game
RunesPress the Attack / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akshan
Level 2
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Akshan
Level 6
Vel'Koz
1 item
Akshan
1 item
Vel'Koz
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vel'Koz is strongest mid game while Akshan peaks early game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Vel'Koz deals AP damage while Akshan deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Vel'Koz's Weakness
Vel'Koz's main weakness: Assassins, gap closers, R is interruptible. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Akshan Win Condition
Roam with E, revive teammates, early kills
Recommended Items
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Akshan's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Akshan's sustain/autos

Death's Dance
Defensive
Bleed passive reduces burst, heal on takedown

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Akshan
Kraken Slayer
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

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

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Vel'Koz's burst
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