Akali Mid has an advantage against Vladimir (52.2% win rate) based on 826 games. The matchup leans toward Akali.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akali Mid vs Vladimir Mid in patch 15.24 (25.24), 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, 6.6% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Vladimir (3.6% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Optimize for consistency: Conqueror paired with Presence of Mind (55.9% win rate, 23.3% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Hextech Rocketbelt > Shadowflame > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 70%+ win rate against Vladimir.
Win through macro: Akali takes the matchup (52.21%) despite falling behind in CS (5.93 vs 6.23/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Quality over quantity: Akali wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (867 vs 934/min), the 52.2% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Statistical dominance: Akali leads in both matchup win rate (52.2%) and KDA (2.30 vs 2.20) - complete superiority across all metrics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A |
| 52.2% | Matchup Winrate | 47.8% |
| 49.62% | Role Winrate | 51.26% |
| #39 | Winrate Rank | #21 |
| 6.6% | Pickrate | 3.6% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 391 | Gold per Minute | 440 |
| 5.93 | CS/Min | 6.23 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.26 |
| 867 | Damage per Minute | 934 |
The Akali versus Vladimir matchup in the mid lane is favorable with proper positioning. Use your statistical advantage and prevent the opponent from realizing their potential.
The magic damage that Akali deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Vladimir deals primarily magic damage (94.26%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Vladimir, ranking 40th (versus 50th for Akali) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.2 versus 2.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Akali player to maintain constant pressure on Vladimir, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
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