Akali Guide

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.