Akshan Mid has an advantage against Katarina (51.9% win rate) based on 518 games. The matchup leans toward Akshan.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akshan Mid vs Katarina 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 73.7% in this matchup.
With 2.3% popularity, Akshan constantly encounters meta-dominant Katarina (6.1%, 8th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Akshan performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Sudden Impact (67.1% win rate, 1.5% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Kraken Slayer > The Collector > Infinity Edge with Symbiotic Soles delivers 73.7% win rate against Katarina.
Lane dominance: Akshan not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (6.73/min vs 6.08 for Katarina). This 0.65 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Akshan wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (799 vs 861/min), the 51.9% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Skill-based matchup: Identical KDA (2.30) with 51.9% win rate indicates that macro play, team coordination, and clutch moments determine outcomes more than individual mechanics.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B | Tier | B+ |
| 51.9% | Matchup Winrate | 48.2% |
| 50.32% | Role Winrate | 49.68% |
| #33 | Winrate Rank | #38 |
| 2.3% | Pickrate | 6.1% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 438 | Gold per Minute | 447 |
| 6.73 | CS/Min | 6.08 |
| 0.31 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 799 | Damage per Minute | 861 |
While statistically Akshan is slightly stronger than Katarina in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Akshan deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Katarina deals primarily magic damage (78.37%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Akshan is higher farming statistics (ranked 25th among role champions) (versus 45th for Katarina), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Akshan player to maintain constant pressure on Katarina, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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