4

Tier

Win Rate

50.3%

Pick Rate

6.2%

Ban Rate

16.6%

Matches

133,274
Akali Runes52.6% Win Rate (8,874 Games)
Core Akali Item Build Order54.0% Win Rate (8,500 Games)
Doran's Shield

Starting

Sorcerer's Shoes

1st

Lich Bane

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Lich Bane

4th

Zhonya's Hourglass

5th

Shadowflame

6th

Doran's Shield
Sorcerer's Shoes
Lich Bane
Shadowflame
Lich Bane
Zhonya's Hourglass
Shadowflame

Core Akali Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Void Staff
Banshee's Veil
Mejai's Soulstealer
Cryptbloom
Morellonomicon
Stormsurge

Summoner Spells

53.5% Win Rate (9,468 Games)
Flash
Akali Skill Order0
Assassin's Mark

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

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12

13

14

15

16

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Five Point Strike
Twilight Shroud
Shuriken Flip
Perfect Execution

Akali's Counters for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.5

Discover the ultimate counters for Akali with our comprehensive guide. Learn who counters Akali in lane and throughout the game, turning the tides in your favor. Explore effective Akali counters and strategies to outplay your opponent.
Champion
Game Win Rate
Lane Win Rate
Matchup Rate
Matches
Akshan
45.0%
45.1%
1.2%
1,442
Jayce
47.7%
45.3%
1.5%
1,761
Malzahar
48.8%
46.4%
1.9%
2,271
Vex
47.9%
46.7%
2.1%
2,514
Tristana
48.3%
47.1%
0.9%
1,062

Akali's Trends for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.5

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest win rates, pick rates, and ban rates for Akali. Our Trends section offers a deep dive into how Akali is performing in the current meta, with data from the last five patches.
Win Rate

50.3%

(+0.2%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

6.2%

(-0.5%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

16.6%

(-2.3%)
vs last patch

Akali Guide for Mid, Platinum+ for Patch 14.5

Learn Akali with our Akali guide. Learn about Akali's strengths and Akali's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Akali, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Akali is temporarily revealed in
    Akali
    W
    after attacking, using an ability, or being hit by an ability that grants True Sight.
  • Akali
    W
    also increases Akali's max Energy by 100 for the duration.
  • Akali
    E
    can be used on
    Akali
    W
    to mark the shroud and dash back to it.
  • Akali
    R
    's first cast requires a target, but the second cast doesn't.
Strengths
  • Can out-resource most enemies in lane.
  • Has consistently high burst damage.
  • Has a strong level 2/3 with
    Akali
    Q
    's with
    Akali
    P
    . At level 6, she can 100-0 with
    Akali
    R
    .
  • Has a lot of outplay potential with
    Akali
    W
    /
    Akali
    E
    /
    Akali
    R
    .
  • Best with items enhancing burst damage and mobility.
Weaknesses
  • Extremely high skill champion that requires a lot of well-timed ability casts and outplays to perform well. One misplay can severely cost her.
  • Akali
    Q
    is her waveclear and her trade tool. When used for one, she can't do the other.
  • Akali
    W
    has longer cooldown of 20 seconds. Once used, she can be punished.
  • Akali
    R
    has a 100 second cooldown at rank 1. Once used, her strength diminishes in fights.

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