Akali Mid has trouble against Diana (47.8% win rate) based on 850 games. This is a tough matchup for Akali players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akali Mid vs Diana Mid 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.
Akali dominates the meta (7th most popular, 6.3% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Diana (4.1% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (50.8% win rate) plus optimal itemization Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 47.8% to 70%+ - potentially game-changing.
Farm your way back: Akali's superior farming (6.61 vs 6.47/min, 30th among Mid) offers a comeback path. Focus on safe CSing and capitalize on your 0.14 CS/min natural advantage. Damage doesn't equal wins: Akali outputs more damage (798 vs 780/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 (2.40, 25th place vs 47th for Diana), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
Difficult matchup requiring deep understanding of game mechanics and flawless execution. Patience and proper macro play are the keys to victory in this confrontation.
The magic damage that Akali deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Diana deals primarily magic damage (82.72%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Akali is higher farming statistics (ranked 30th among role champions) (versus 37th for Diana), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.4) 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 Diana 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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Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…
Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …
Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…
After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …
Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
