Akali vs Riven Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Akali vs Riven matchup in League of Legends in the Mid role, using current ranked statistics. Across 408 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Akali wins 44.6% of the time against Riven. That places Riven 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.
Win rate and sample size are the two numbers to trust here: the more games behind a matchup, the more stable its rating from patch to 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: Riven has the statistical edge. Akali wins 44.6% of the recorded games.
44.6% from Akali's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
408 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.