Akai counters
At Mythic, Akai struggles most against Zhuxin (-2.9 pts), Alice, and Esmeralda, and has the edge over Harith (+2.8 pts) and Granger.
· Patch 2.1.88
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 | -2.6 pts | 5/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Marcel | -3.1 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cyclops | -2.5 pts | 4/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Yve | -3.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Alice | -2.7 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Zhuxin | -3.2 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Cici | -2.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Faramis | -5.5 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
Heroes Akai counters
Avoid these picks against Akai: Akai's win rate rises the most against them.
| Hero | Gap | Ranks | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
 Harith | +2.8 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Alucard | +2.0 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Granger | +1.9 pts | 3/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Ixia | +1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Tigreal | +1.8 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Guinevere | +1.5 pts | 2/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Lunox | +5.7 pts | 1/5 ranks | CompareCounters |
 Valentina | +3.8 pts | 1/5 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 · 50.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 50.2%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.1 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.1 pts | Counters |
Epic
Tier B · 49.9% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.3%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Faramis | -5.5 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -5.3 pts | Counters |
| Zhuxin | -3.5 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -3.1 pts | Counters |
| Khaleed | -3.0 pts | Counters |
| Lapu-Lapu | -2.9 pts | Counters |
Legend
Tier A · 52.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Chip | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Yve | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythic
Tier A · 51.0% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.4%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Zhuxin | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.3 pts | Counters |
| Hanabi | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Honor
Tier A · 51.3% win rate
Baseline win rate: 51.1%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Yve | -3.6 pts | Counters |
| Marcel | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.5 pts | Counters |
| Phoveus | -2.2 pts | Counters |
Mythical Glory
Tier A · 49.8% win rate
Baseline win rate: 49.5%.
Weak against
| Hero | Gap | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Marcel | -3.3 pts | Counters |
| Alice | -2.9 pts | Counters |
| Cyclops | -2.7 pts | Counters |
| Esmeralda | -2.6 pts | Counters |
| Cici | -2.4 pts | Counters |
| Karrie | -2.1 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 16–18 min games (50.5%) and most in 10–12 min games (51.7%).
Consistent throughout the game · Rank: Mythic
- 10–12 min51.7%
- 12–14 min50.8%
- 14–16 min51.2%
- 16–18 min50.5%
- 18–20 min51.1%
- 20+ min51.1%
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
What the wiki says
Relationships noted by the community wiki, with no measured figures.