Akshan Mid struggles against Malzahar (48.9% win rate) based on 653 games. This matchup can be tricky for Akshan players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akshan Mid vs Malzahar 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 63.0% in this matchup.
With 2.4% popularity, Akshan constantly encounters meta-dominant Malzahar (6.6%, 5th place out of 58 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Akshan performance in the current patch. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Press the Attack + Presence of Mind combination (67.0% win rate) plus optimal itemization Kraken Slayer, The Collector, Infinity Edge, and Boots of Swiftness boosts your chances from 48.9% to 63.0% - potentially game-changing.
Survive and scale: Akshan faces both matchup (48.90%) and farming disadvantages (6.80 vs 7.86/min). With a 1.06 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Akshan outputs more damage (793 vs 731/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: Akshan maintains better KDA (2.30, 31st place vs 46th for Malzahar), but loses the matchup overall. High KDA without wins suggests difficulty translating individual advantages into victory conditions.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | A+ |
| 48.9% | Matchup Winrate | 51.1% |
| 49.96% | Role Winrate | 51.33% |
| #33 | Winrate Rank | #19 |
| 2.4% | Pickrate | 6.6% |
| 2.3 | Average KDA | 2.1 |
| 466 | Gold per Minute | 427 |
| 6.80 | CS/Min | 7.86 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.31 |
| 793 | Damage per Minute | 731 |
Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Akshan versus Malzahar matchup in the mid 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.
Except for rare builds, Akshan deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Malzahar deals primarily magic damage (95.35%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Malzahar, ranking 2nd (versus 25th for Akshan) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their lower KDA (2.1 versus 2.3) suggests they are less effective in team fights.
In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Akshan player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Malzahar 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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