Ryze Mid performs well against Akali (53.9% win rate) based on 896 games. This matchup works well for Ryze players.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Ryze Mid vs Akali 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 70%+ in this matchup.
With 3.5% popularity, Ryze constantly encounters meta-dominant Akali (6.2%, 7th place out of 57 Mid champions). Understanding how to play against this popular champion becomes essential for consistent Ryze performance in the current patch. Optimize for consistency: Electrocute paired with Cheap Shot (78.2% win rate, 1.4% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Archangel's Staff > Rod of Ages > Rabadon's Deathcap with Mercury's Treads delivers 70%+ win rate against Akali.
Lane dominance: Ryze not only wins the matchup but crushes CS (6.93/min vs 5.42 for Akali). This 1.51 CS/min advantage generates significant gold leads that compound your already favorable position. Quality over quantity: Ryze wins through smart play rather than raw damage - despite lower DPS (794 vs 866/min), the 53.9% win rate shows superior utility, positioning, and team fight impact. Intriguing anomaly: Ryze wins the matchup (53.9%) 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.
The Ryze versus Akali 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 Ryze deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Meanwhile, Akali deals primarily magic damage (86.04%), additional magic resistance may be required.
An important advantage of Ryze is higher farming statistics (ranked 18th among role champions) (versus 55th for Akali), 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 Ryze player to maintain constant pressure on Akali, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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