MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Akshan vs Ryze
In Mid, Akshan wins 55% against Ryze across 608 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Akshan ahead by 543 gold.
Does Akshan counter Ryze?
Yes by the numbers. Akshan wins 55% of 608 ranked Mid games into Ryze, and the gap clears the noise band on this sample.
How to beat Ryze as Akshan
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 64% over 363 games; 300 behind drops it to 43% over 245.
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:47; the level 6 spike lands around 5:33. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.