Akali Mid performs well against Zed (53.1% win rate) based on 2223 games. This matchup works well for Akali players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akali Mid vs Zed 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 78.8% in this matchup.
Current meta showdown: Akali (6.2% pick rate, 7th most popular out of 57 Mid champions) versus Zed (6.6%, 4th place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Meta strength confirmed: Akali's superior tier rating (B+ vs B) translates into a solid 53.1% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Akali ranks 32nd in win rate among Mid champions. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Sudden Impact (58.9% win rate, 4.1% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Stormsurge > Lich Bane > Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 78.8% win rate against Zed.
Win through macro: Akali takes the matchup (53.09%) despite falling behind in CS (5.42 vs 5.71/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Akali dominates both win rate (53.1%) and damage output (866 vs 766/min, 2nd among Mid). The 100 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.30) with 53.1% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
The Akali versus Zed 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. Zed deals mainly physical damage (86.77%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Zed, ranking 53rd (versus 55th for Akali) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly.
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 Zed, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…
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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
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…
Damaging an enemy champion restores 6-50 (80% for ranged) mana or 6 energy.Take…
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have less than 40% health.
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
