4

Tier

Win Rate

49.2%

Pick Rate

2.2%

Ban Rate

15.6%

Matches

51,522
Akali Runes47.1% Win Rate (34 Games)
Core Akali Item Build Order47.8% Win Rate (23 Games)
Doran's Shield

Starting

Lich Bane

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Lich Bane

4th

Zhonya's Hourglass

5th

Shadowflame

6th

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

Core Akali Item Build Path

Situational

Rabadon's Deathcap
Void Staff
Banshee's Veil
Cryptbloom
Stormsurge
Randuin's Omen

Summoner Spells

54.8% Win Rate (31 Games)
Teleport
Akali Skill Order0
Assassin's Mark

1

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3

4

5

6

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15

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Five Point Strike
Twilight Shroud
Shuriken Flip
Perfect Execution

Akali's Counters for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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
Renekton
46.4%
41.0%
5.0%
2,310
Zac
43.1%
45.8%
1.3%
598
Sion
47.7%
45.9%
1.5%
708
Kled
49.4%
46.2%
1.0%
435
Illaoi
49.8%
46.7%
1.5%
673

Akali's Trends for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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

49.2%

(-0.2%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

2.2%

(0.0%)
vs last patch
Ban Rate

15.7%

(-0.8%)
vs last patch

Akali Guide for Top, Platinum+ for Patch 14.6

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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