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Hecarim vs Akshan

How to Beat Akshan as Hecarim in LoLHecarim is in the b tier of champions
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How to Beat Akshan as Hecarim

based on 1,781 Hecarim vs Akshan matchups
Win Rate
49.7 %
K/D/A
2.47
Pick Rate
1.9 %

How We Analyze LoL Champion Counters

At MOBA Champion, we analyze millions of ranked League games each week. Within our data, Hecarim fought Akshan in 1781 games. With so many games with Hecarim versus Akshan gives us a lot of faith in our ability to provide useful data and a pro build to counter your opponent. This champion pairing is relatively rare. Hecarim encounters Akshan in only 1.9% of his matches.

Hecarim vs Akshan Matchup Summary

Hecarim has done a average job of beating Akshan. Typically, he wins a acceptable 49.7% of matches the champs face each other in. In Hecarim versus Akshan matches, Hecarim’s team is 0.0% more likely to obtain first blood. This indicates that he probably will be able to get first blood against Akshan.

Best Hecarim vs Akshan Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Gustwalker HatchlingHealth Potion

Early Items

~5 Mins
Caulfield's WarhammerIonian Boots of Lucidity

Core Hecarim Items

~22 Mins
Black CleaverTrinity ForceSpear of Shojin

Optional Items

Sterak's GageProfane HydraOpportunityDeath's Dance

Summoner Spells

summonerhaste summoner spell D
summonersmite summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Hecarim to level upq
>
Second ability for Hecarim to level upw
>
Last skill for Hecarim to max oute

Runes

SorceryPhase RushNimbus CloakCelerityWaterwalking
DominationEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth Scaling
Hecarim's passive ability p
Hecarim's q ability q
Hecarim's w ability w
Hecarim's e ability e
Hecarim's ultimate ability r
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R
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Guide to Countering Akshan as Hecarim

Tips for Playing as Hecarim against Akshan

Devastating Charge deals more damage based on the distance traveled. Try using Onslaught of Shadows or Summoner Spells such as Ghost or Flash to maximize this damage.

Spirit of Dread restores Health when nearby enemies take damage, including damage dealt by allies. Cast this during a large fight to maximize Hecarim's survivability.

Hecarim vs Akshan Counter Stats

Hecarim Image
Win Rate
49.7 %
VS
Win Rate
50.3 %
Akshan Image
7.1
< Kills >
8.2
6.2
< Deaths >
6.6
8.2
< Assists >
5.6
1.61
< Killing Sprees >
1.86
35
< Minions Killed >
167
1.55
< Dragons Killed >
0.12
0.35
< Inhibitors >
0.44
14,272
< Physical Damage >
19,370
2,596
< Magic Damage >
3,260
752
< True Damage >
1,224
17,621
< Damage Dealt >
23,854
41,037
< Damage Taken >
21,392
12,269
< Gold Earned >
12,430
1.22
< Towers >
2.11
0.35
< Baron Takedowns >
0.04
21,191
< Total Healing >
4,003
14,213
< Experience >
14,065
19
< Vision Score >
17
5
< Wards Placed >
8
237
< Time Dealing CC >
51

How to Counter Akshan with Hecarim in LoL

The stats shown here underscore several influential Hecarim against Akshan counter stats that can help you figure out the distinctions between the pair. For instance, Hecarim’s KDA ratio ([kills + assists] / deaths) of NaN is more than Akshan’s ratio of NaN, demonstrating that Hecarim may be more central to his team's team fighting capacity than Akshan..

Hecarim usually has a similar longest kill spree as his opponent does. On average, he takes more damage than Akshan. This typically indicates differing health capacities; however, it can also hint that the one champion has less mobility and thus is unable to flee from additional damage when poked or engaged.

Differences between Hecarim and Akshan

Damage Types Compared

Hecarim
Akshan
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Compared

Hecarim
Akshan

Who is Better, Hecarim or Akshan?

Both League of Legends champions are great. Both champs have their pros and cons. In the game's current meta, Hecarim usually fairs equally well when trying to fight Akshan, with a 49.7% win rate. Therefore, Hecarim makes an ok counter for Akshan.

While Hecarim does have a lower winrate compared to Akshan, when they face off with one another, Hecarim also has a much greater learning curve that makes him a more challenging champ to learn and master. You should be careful when picking Hecarim into Akshan.

Furthermore, Hecarim also has almost no amount of utility and CC, a similar amount to Akshan. This makes her just as valuable during teamfights, especially when trying to counter champions with a ton of burst damage.

While there isn't a single best champion for every situation in League of Legends, in Hecarim vs Akshan matchups, Akshan is the better champion with a similar win rate, more champion depth, and a similar amount of utility to help out your allied champions during team fights.

Hecarim is a somewhat poor counter to Akshan. Focus your actions on maximizing your gold income and clearing objectives. If you are able to do that, you should do very well as Hecarim against Akshan.

Other Champion Matchups Against Hecarim

Hecarim Loses Against

SingedSinged43.9% winrateBraumBraum44% winrateMordekaiserMordekaiser44% winrateTaricTaric44.1% winrate

Hecarim Wins Against

YuumiYuumi54.6% winrateZoeZoe54.1% winrateNidaleeNidalee53.6% winrateHeimerdingerHeimerdinger53.2% winrate

Top Synergies by Role

CassiopeiaCassiopeia+ 52.2% 977 GamesDianaDiana+ 52.7% 2131 GamesShyvanaShyvana+ 55.4% 224 GamesBel'VethBel'Veth+ 56% 91 Games

Additional Information for Hecarim Players

How We Calculated Our Hecarim vs Akshan Build and Stats

For this guide on countering Akshan as Hecarim, we analyzed 1,781 matchups from recent LoL games. We use rigorous data cleaning and processing methods to ensure that our counter stats are of the highest quality. You can rest assured that the recommended build to counter Akshan as Hecarim comes from real data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view the most relevant stats and items to your rank.

Other Useful Resources

Hecarim Build Akshan Build

Further Insights to Win this Matchup

If you would like to truly master Hecarim to counter Akshan during both the early game and mid / late game phases of League of Legends, you should continue reading to learn a few extra lessons on this matchup. If you pay attention to the build and tips shown here, you will grow your win rate by a lot and be that much closer to League of Legends pro players.

Hecarim on average picks up a lot less CS relative to Akshan. Champions who typically don't acquire many minion kills typically don't require much CS to be valuable teammates, such as supports. These kinds of champions are capable of scaling well off of their skills, stats, and first items alone. Yet, champs with a lot of CS, such as hyper-carries, typically have to have a lot of items to be effective. In either case, try to surpass the numbers displayed here to do well.

The most important items to prioritize in your Hecarim versus Akshan build consist of Black Cleaver, Trinity Force, and Spear of Shojin. When Hecarim bought at least these three pieces in his build, he performed much better vs. Akshan than with most other common builds. In fact, Hecarim had an average winrate of 49.7% battling Akshan with this counter build.

To have the best likelihood of crushing Akshan as Hecarim, you should equip the Phase Rush, Nimbus Cloak, Celerity, Waterwalking, Eyeball Collection, and Treasure Hunter runes from the Sorcery and Domination rune sets. Of all the rune sets players used for Hecarim vs Akshan counter picks, this set of runes yielded the greatest win rate. In fact, these runes provided a 49.7% win rate overall.

By default, tips, statistics, and builds on how to beat Akshan as Hecarim are presented for all ranked divisions. If you would like to scope the statistics and builds to an individual division, you can use the selection menu located earlier in the counter matchup guide.