Malzahar Mid has a slight edge over Akshan (51.3% win rate) based on 653 games. The matchup slightly favors Malzahar.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Malzahar Mid vs Akshan Mid in patch 15.18 (25.18), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 79.4% in this matchup.
Malzahar dominates the meta (7th most popular, 6.2% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Akshan (2.5% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of mid lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Malzahar's superior tier rating (S vs B) translates into a solid 51.3% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Malzahar ranks 18th in win rate among Mid champions. Optimize for consistency: Dark Harvest paired with Taste of Blood (60.4% win rate, 1.1% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Blackfire Torch > Rylai's Crystal Scepter > Liandry's Torment with Sorcerer's Shoes delivers 79.4% win rate against Akshan.
Lane dominance: Malzahar not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (7.76/min vs 6.73 for Akshan). This 1.03 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Malzahar wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (836 vs 889/min), the 51.3% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Malzahar wins the matchup (51.3%) despite a lower KDA (2.20 vs 2.30). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| S | Tier | B |
| 51.3% | Matchup Winrate | 48.7% |
| 51.40% | Role Winrate | 49.72% |
| #18 | Winrate Rank | #44 |
| 6.2% | Pickrate | 2.5% |
| 2.2 | Average KDA | 2.3 |
| 407 | Gold per Minute | 439 |
| 7.76 | CS/Min | 6.73 |
| 0.37 | Wards per Minute | 0.28 |
| 836 | Damage per Minute | 889 |
While statistically Malzahar is slightly stronger than Akshan 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.
The magic damage that Malzahar deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Akshan deals mainly physical damage (79.56%), additional items against this damage type may be required against snowballing or aggressive play.
An important advantage of Malzahar is higher farming statistics (ranked 5th among role champions) (versus 23rd for Akshan), which provides a stable gold advantage in extended games and allows faster access to key items. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.3 versus 2.2) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Malzahar player to maintain constant pressure on Akshan, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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