Akali Top struggles against Aatrox (49.6% win rate) based on 502 games. This matchup can be tricky for Akali players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akali Top vs Aatrox Top in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 70%+ in this matchup.
While Akali remains a niche pick (1.5% pick rate, 46th place out of 63 Top champions), Aatrox dominates the current meta top lane with 8.9% popularity. Mastering this matchup is crucial for Akali players - you'll face Aatrox in the majority of your games. Surprising upset: Despite Akali's higher tier rating, Aatrox wins 50.4% of encounters. This suggests Aatrox's kit specifically counters Akali's playstyle, overriding general meta strength - approach this matchup with extra caution. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (64.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Stormsurge, Lich Bane, Shadowflame, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 49.6% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Akali's superior farming (6.21 vs 6.08/min, 38th among Top) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.13 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Akali outputs more damage (890 vs 869/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Strong individual performance: Akali maintains better KDA (2.10, 10th place vs 25th for Aatrox), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Tier | B+ |
| 49.6% | Matchup Winrate | 50.4% |
| 50.91% | Role Winrate | 49.67% |
| #23 | Winrate Rank | #44 |
| 1.5% | Pickrate | 8.9% |
| 2.1 | Average KDA | 1.9 |
| 400 | Gold per Minute | 390 |
| 6.21 | CS/Min | 6.08 |
| 0.32 | Wards per Minute | 0.29 |
| 890 | Damage per Minute | 869 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Akali versus Aatrox matchup in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
The magic damage that Akali deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Aatrox deals mainly physical damage (90.54%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Akali is higher farming statistics (ranked 38th among role champions) (versus 48th for Aatrox), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (1.9 versus 2.1) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Akali player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Aatrox player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.
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