Akai counters
At Mythic, Akai struggles most against Marcel (-3.7 pts), Alice, and Kaja, and has the edge over Alucard (+2.4 pts) and Harith.Learn more
· Patch 2.2.16
Best counters for Akai
The heroes Akai loses to the most, rank by rank: a counter listed in several ranks is a consistent one. The gap is the average, in points of Akai's win rate.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Alice | -3.4 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | -3.2 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | -2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cici | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Kaja | -2.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Grock | -2.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Akai counters
Avoid these picks against Akai: Akai's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Alucard | +2.7 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Harith | +2.6 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Minsitthar | +2.1 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | +1.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Guinevere | +2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Tigreal | +2.3 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Fanny | +2.1 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Granger | +1.7 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Counters by rank
Based on in-game win rates: the gap in points shows how much Akai's win rate shifts against each opponent. Each rank bracket is measured separately: a hero can counter Akai at one rank and matter little at another.
All ranks
Tier A · 50.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.6%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Kaja | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Epic
Baseline win rate: 51.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Zhuxin | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.4 pts | Counters |
Legend
Baseline win rate: 51.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Baseline win rate: 50.8%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.7 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Kaja | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Hylos | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.7 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Alice | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Kaja | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -2.6 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Baseline win rate: 47.9%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -3.9 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.2 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Grock | -2.8 pts | Counters |
| Hanabi | -2.6 pts | Counters |
How to counter Akai
Three pointers taken from the data, with no written advice: gear suited to Akai's damage, the game length where Akai wins least, and the counters in each lane.
Items against Akai
Rule-based, not measured
Automatic suggestions derived from Akai's damage type (physical), role, specialties and most-played build. No measured win rate behind them.
Against physical damage
Against crowd control
When Akai is weakest
Akai wins least in 12–14 min games (50.2%) and most in 20+ min games (51.2%).
Consistent throughout the game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min50.8%
- 12–14 min50.2%
- 14–16 min50.5%
- 16–18 min50.4%
- 18–20 min50.5%
- 20+ min51.2%
Counters by lane
Akai's counters grouped by the lane they play, Akai's own lane first: the direct matchup.
RoamDirect matchup
Gold Lane
Jungle
Mid Lane
EXP LaneWhat the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.