Akali vs Heimerdinger Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Akali vs Heimerdinger matchup in League of Legends in the Top role, using current ranked statistics. Across 155 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Akali wins 42.6% of the time against Heimerdinger. That places Heimerdinger among Akali’s toughest opponents right now — the win rate sits clearly below the break-even line, which is exactly why this matchup is flagged as a counter.
When reading this matchup, weigh the sample size as much as the percentage — bigger samples mean the number is less likely to swing with the next patch. The stats refresh automatically every 48 hours from ranked games at Emerald and above, so this page always reflects the current meta rather than an old snapshot. For itemization and runes, open the current Akali build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Heimerdinger has the statistical edge. Akali wins 42.6% of the recorded games.
42.6% from Akali's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
155 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Akali build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Akali build page.