
Panda Warrior
The key to beating Akai is picking heroes that neutralize their Tank strengths. Based on ranked matchup statistics, these are the most effective counter picks against Akai right now. Esmeralda leads the list as the most effective counter pick.
These heroes have the highest win rates against Akai in ranked matches. Pick any of them for a statistical advantage in draft.

Cici dominates Akai in the early game — apply pressure before Akai can scale and become a threat.
52.0%
win rate delta
Akai performs well against these heroes. Consider picking Akai when you see them on the enemy team.

Akai has a strong early game advantage over Ixia — control the tempo before Ixia scales.
49.6%
win rate delta
Akai's counters are most effective during the mid game, averaging 52.2% win rate in that phase. Early game (49.8%) and late game (49.6%) are closer matchups. Look for mid game team fights and objective contests to press your advantage.
Even matchup phase
Akai is vulnerable here
Even matchup phase
The best counters for Akai in MLBB are Esmeralda, Cici, Marcel. These heroes have the highest matchup win rates against Akai based on ranked data. Pick any of them to gain a statistical advantage in draft.
Akai performs best against Argus, Atlas, Alucard. In these matchups, Akai has a significant win rate advantage. Consider picking Akai when you see these heroes on the enemy team.
Akai peaks in the mid game during team fights and objective contests. Counter picks are most effective in the early and late phases — either shut Akai down early or outscale them.
Akai is currently rated B-Tier with a 51.0% overall win rate. Akai is a solid mid-tier pick. They work well in the right team compositions but are not dominant enough to require counter-picking every game.