Akshan vs Swain Counter Pick
Matchup Summary
What the Data Means
This page breaks down the Akshan vs Swain matchup in League of Legends in the Mid role, using current ranked statistics. Across 155 recorded games on patch 16.13.1, Akshan wins 41.9% of the time against Swain. That places Swain among Akshan’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 Akshan build; both champions’ full profiles and remaining matchups are linked below.
FAQ
No — current data marks this as a counter matchup: Swain has the statistical edge. Akshan wins 41.9% of the recorded games.
41.9% from Akshan's perspective, measured on patch 16.13.1.
155 ranked games at Emerald rank and above, across all regions.
The current Akshan build — items, runes and skill order from the same data set — is on the Akshan build page.