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How to beat Akshan
The champions that shut Akshan down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.
Open the Counter-PickerBest Akshan counters — Mid
AniviaExtremePost six it is torture for him. Your ultimate outranges him and your wall and stun shut down his swings.
IreliaExtremeIf your stun lands on him it is over. Dash onto him and out trade his swings the whole game.
DianaMajorDodge his boomerang and all in him with your ultimate. Your shield tanks his burst and you win extended trades.
PantheonMajorPoint and click stun him and all in early. Your W blocks his damage and you out trade him hard.
ViktorMajorYou outrange his boomerang and outscale him. Shove waves, poke him down, and lock him with your Gravity Field.
Curated Akshan counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.