MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Ryze vs Akshan
In Mid, Ryze wins 45% against Akshan 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 Ryze behind by 543 gold.
Does Ryze counter Akshan?
No. This one runs the other way: Akshan takes 55% of 608 ranked Mid games, and the gap clears the noise band.
How to beat Akshan as Ryze
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 57% over 245 games; 300 behind drops it to 36% over 363.
The median first death in this lane comes at 6:58; the level 6 spike lands around 5:23. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.