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
Vladimir
VS
Champion 2
Akali
vs

52.2%
Vladimir win rate vs Akali
Vladimir has the edge
1,176
Games Analyzed
52.2%
Vladimir WR
47.8%
Akali WR
+176
Avg Gold Diff @15
Vladimir
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongLate game
RunesAery / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ghost
Akali
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeMelee
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Akali
Level 6
Akali
1 item
Vladimir
Level 9
Vladimir
2 items
Akali
2 items
Vladimir
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Vladimir 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. Vladimir wins extended trades. Don't let Akali get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Range Advantage
Vladimir has range advantage. Akali should look for short trades when Vladimir uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Akali's Weakness
Akali's main weakness: Hard CC, true sight, early poke. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Vladimir Win Condition
Scale, E+R teamfight nuke, pool dodges everything, unkillable late
Akali Win Condition
Assassinate backline, shroud outplays in teamfights
Ghost Threat
Vladimir runs Ghost  they can run you down in extended chases. Respect their movement speed and don't overstay in trades.
Recommended Items
Vladimir

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

Void Staff
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 Vladimir's AP damage and CC

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vladimir's engage tool

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Vladimir's Worst Matchups
Akali's Worst Matchups
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