Vayne vs Akali TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vayne vs Akali

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged spacing and (Q) repositioning to deny Akali's melee all-in attempts and control the lane pace.
Prioritize scaling by avoiding extended trades near walls where Akali can punish with (E) and (W).

Trading pattern

Trade from max range with autos and use (Q) to maintain spacing, only using (E) to (E) Akali into terrain when safe.
Punish Akali immediately after her (W) expires by stepping forward for short trades or wave pressure.
Avoid using (Q) forward when Akali's engage is ready to prevent being caught in her burst combo.

Danger windows

Akali is most dangerous during her (W) shroud and (E) recast; avoid fighting inside or near her shroud.
Be cautious when your (E) is down, as Akali can engage more reliably.
Avoid pushing without vision to reduce vulnerability to Akali's roams or jungle ganks exploiting your low waveclear.

Early game

Keep the wave on your side to limit Akali's engage angles and reduce her ability to use (W) safely.
Avoid pushing without vision to prevent ganks, as Akali's mobility and burst punish overextensions.
Hold (E) to punish Akali's engage attempts, especially when she commits with (E) recast.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) stealth tumbles to outplay Akali's all-ins and reposition safely.
After your two-item spike, pressure side lanes with vision and kite to exploit your true damage against Akali.
Respect Akali's level 3 (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and her level 6 (R) ultimate by avoiding extended trades when these are available.

Win conditions

Deny Akali safe windows to use (W) by controlling wave position and punishing cooldowns.
Scale into late game where your true damage and (R) repositioning dominate side-lane duels.
Use (E) to lock down Akali near walls and leverage your superior ranged pressure to win fights and splitpush effectively.