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
Viktor
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

47.8%
Viktor win rate vs Akali
Akali has the edge
3,156
Games Analyzed
47.8%
Viktor WR
52.2%
Akali WR
-177
Avg Gold Diff @15
Viktor
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Teleport
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Viktor
Level 6
Akali
Level 6
Viktor
1 item
Akali
1 item
Viktor
E upgrade
Akali
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Viktor 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. Viktor wins extended trades. Don't let Akali get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Viktor has range advantage. Akali should look for short trades when Viktor uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Viktor's Weakness
Viktor's main weakness: Assassins, early all-in, immobile. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Viktor Win Condition
Scale with hex upgrades, E waveclear, R zone control
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Recommended Items
Viktor

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
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 Viktor's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Viktor's engage tool
Viktor's Worst Matchups
Akali's Worst Matchups
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