Akali vs Diana
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through sustained Q trades and energy management, forcing short cooldown windows where Diana can't retaliate effectively.
- Post-6 you lose all-ins if she lands Q since her R-W burst combo kills you faster than your full rotation, and you can't kite her R gap closer.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q-auto-Q when she uses abilities on minions, then E away or W if she tries to extend the trade.
- Use W defensively when she has Q-W available rather than offensively, as her burst combo will outdamage your retaliation.
Wave Control
- Freeze waves near your tower to deny her roam opportunities and force her to overextend for CS where you can punish with Q poke.
- Avoid hard pushing as Diana's Q-W waveclear will match yours while putting you in vulnerable positions for her all-ins.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use W aggressively for trades as Diana's Q-W combo will chunk you heavily when shroud expires and you have no escape.
- Never fight her post-6 in open areas where she can land Q easily - only take extended trades near walls or minions where you can break her Q targeting.
Created on 12/25/2025
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