MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Akali
In Mid, Ryze wins 51% against Akali across 1,379 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 Ryze behind by 22 gold.
Does Ryze counter Akali?
The numbers call it close: 51% for Ryze over 1,379 games, inside the noise band. Pick the side you play better.
How to beat Akali as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 58% over 721 games; 300 behind drops it to 43% over 656.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:39; the level 6 spike lands around 5:21. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.