

Akali vs Smolder Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
How does Akali really do against Smolder in Mid? The numbers below come from live ranked matchup data. Across 119 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Akali wins 58.0% of the time against Smolder. That puts the matchup in Akali’s favor — the win rate sits above break-even, making Smolder one of the targets Akali punishes most reliably.
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
Yes — Akali holds the statistical advantage in this matchup. Akali wins 58.0% of the recorded games.
58.0% from Akali's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
119 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.