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Ryze vs Akali MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Akali

Ryze vs Akali

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Ryze is a medium-range scaling mage who must manage mana and wave control to avoid Akali's high early pressure.
Focus on safe farming and controlling wave tempo to limit Akali's all-in windows and punish her cooldowns.

Trading pattern

Trade by landing E to spread damage and follow up with Q, holding W to root Akali if she commits.
Punish Akali when her Akali W is down by stepping forward for quick trades.
Avoid trading when Akali's W is active, as it grants her stealth and safety for all-ins.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous when her Akali W and Akali E are available for extended trades or all-ins.
Avoid stepping forward to cast E or W when Akali's W is up, as she can engage or disengage safely.
Be cautious during Akali's level 6 power spike, especially if your W root is on cooldown.

Early game

Use E and Q to poke safely without stepping into Akali's E range before level 3.
Avoid extended trades until Akali uses W, then punish her cooldown window with W root and Q damage.
Prioritize mana conservation to maintain multiple spell rotations against Akali's burst potential.

Power spikes

Ryze's major spikes are first mana/AP item and level 6 R for map plays.
Akali's spikes to respect are level 3 for Q-W-E combo with W safety and level 6 Akali R.
Ryze's sustained spell rotations become more threatening after his first mana item; respect Akali's level 6 all-in threat.

Win conditions

Win by safely farming and using E and Q to chip Akali when her W is down.
Use W root to punish Akali's aggressive commits and prevent her from engaging.
Leverage R after pushing waves to create side pressure and coordinate team plays, reducing Akali's impact.

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

Updated May 31, 2026New matchup