Akali Runes
Build Patch 14.8Core Akali Item Build Order
35.4% Win Rate (342 Games)![Doran's Ring](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Amplifying Tome](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1052.webp?v=14.10.1)
Starting
![Stormsurge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.10.1)
1st
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.10.1)
2nd
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.10.1)
3rd
![Stormsurge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.10.1)
4th
![Lich Bane](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3100.webp?v=14.10.1)
5th
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.10.1)
6th
![Doran's Ring](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Amplifying Tome](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1052.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Stormsurge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Sorcerer's Shoes](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Stormsurge](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Lich Bane](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3100.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Shadowflame](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.10.1)
Core Akali Item Build Path
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1056.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1052.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3145.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3113.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4646.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1001.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3020.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/1058.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3145.webp?v=14.10.1)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4645.webp?v=14.10.1)
Situational
![Rabadon's Deathcap](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3089.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Void Staff](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3135.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Zhonya's Hourglass](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3157.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Banshee's Veil](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3102.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Hextech Rocketbelt](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3152.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Riftmaker](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/4633.webp?v=14.10.1)
![Mejai's Soulstealer](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/item/3041.webp?v=14.10.1)
Summoner Spells
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/14.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/4.webp)
![](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/summoner-spells/12.webp)
Akali Skill Order
0![Assassin's Mark](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/passive/Akali_P.webp)
1
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3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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18
![Five Point Strike](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/AkaliQ.webp)
![Twilight Shroud](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/AkaliW.webp)
![Shuriken Flip](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/AkaliE.webp)
![Perfect Execution](https://blitz-cdn.blitz.gg/blitz/lol/spell/AkaliR.webp)
Key Insights
- Akali is temporarily revealed inWafter attacking, using an ability, or being hit by an ability that grants True Sight.
- Walso increases Akali's max Energy by 100 for the duration.
- Ecan be used onWto 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 withQ's withP. At level 6, she can 100-0 withR.
- Has a lot of outplay potential withW/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.
- Qis her waveclear and her trade tool. When used for one, she can't do the other.
- Whas longer cooldown of 20 seconds. Once used, she can be punished.
- Rhas a 100 second cooldown at rank 1. Once used, her strength diminishes in fights.