MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Gwen vs Akali
What is Gwen's win rate vs Akali?
In Mid, Gwen wins 49% against Akali across 235 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 Gwen behind by 460 gold.
Does Gwen counter Akali?
The numbers call it close: 49% for Gwen over 235 games, inside the noise band. Neither side counters the other on this sample — the lane swings on the spots below, so pick the side you play better and take the receipts with you.
How to beat Akali as Gwen
When Gwen is 300 gold up at 10:00, this matchup runs 59% over 76 games; 300 down, it drops to 43% over 159.
| The spot | Win rate | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 300 gold up at 10:00 | 59% | 76 |
| 300 gold down at 10:00 | 43% | 159 |
| First blood | 55% | 78 |
| +CS at 10:00 | 48% | 62 |
| 0 deaths at 10:00 | 59% | 63 |
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:55; the level 6 spike lands around 5:20. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.
What does Gwen build in Mid?
Into Akali specifically, Gwen finishes Lich Bane first most often: 51.6% over 62 games of this matchup.
The most-finished Gwen core is Dusk and Dawn, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap: 59.9% across 773 games when all three got done. All matchups, patches 16.1-16.12.
Most games start Doran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion; the first finished item is usually Lich Bane (2,356 games).
Skill plan: Gwen players max Q first and take Q at level 1.