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Diana vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Diana

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Akali

Diana vs Akali

Updated Jun 1, 2026

Overview

Diana is a medium pressure AP diver who wants to punish Akali before she can safely trade inside her shroud.
Focus on denying Akali safe windows to use Akali W and avoid letting her scale freely with extended trades.

Trading pattern

Start trades by landing Q to enable E reset and burst Akali quickly.
Respect Akali W by avoiding extended trades inside her shroud; wait it out or step out to punish.
Avoid using E without a Q hit to maintain pressure and avoid losing lane control.

Danger windows

High danger when Diana misses Q, losing burst and risking counterattack.
Avoid all-in if E is on cooldown since pressure drops significantly.
Watch for Akali committing with Akali E recast or Akali W active; these windows can lead to lethal trades.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to all-in with Q + E + W combo before Akali can fully leverage her shroud.
Punish Akali when Akali W is down by stepping forward for burst trades.
Avoid committing if you miss Q or if E reset is unavailable to prevent getting counterpunished.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 3 unlocks Diana's full Q-W-E burst combo with dash reset and shield.
Level 6 R enables strong all-in and teamfight threat.
Respect Akali's level 3 Q-W-E trading power and level 6 R all-in potential.

Win conditions

Win by landing Q + E + W combo especially when electrocute is up to burst Akali before she can react.
Deny Akali safe use of Akali W by forcing short trades and punishing cooldowns.
Use level 6 R to force all-ins or teamfights where Diana's burst and crowd control overpower Akali.

Tip: For Diana vs Akali, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Mid lane check.

Updated Jun 1, 2026New matchup