MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Akali
In Top, Ryze wins 50% against Akali across 114 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 261 gold.
Does Ryze counter Akali?
The numbers call it close: 50% for Ryze over 114 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 48% over 54 games; 300 behind drops it to 52% over 60.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:29; the level 6 spike lands around 5:27. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.