Akali One For All Build, Runes, Items, and Skill Guide

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
W
after attacking, using an ability, or being hit by an ability that grants True Sight.
W
also increases Akali's max Energy by 100 for the duration.
E
can be used on
W
to mark the shroud and dash back to it.
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
Q
's with
P
. At level 6, she can 100-0 with
R
.
Has a lot of outplay potential with
W
/
E
/
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.
Q
is her waveclear and her trade tool. When used for one, she can't do the other.
W
has longer cooldown of 20 seconds. Once used, she can be punished.
R
has a 100 second cooldown at rank 1. Once used, her strength diminishes in fights.