Akshan Guide

Learn Akshan with our Akshan guide. Learn about Akshan's strengths and Akshan's weaknesses, and harness key insights to optimize your playstyle. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to Akshan, our guide provides the tools you need to dominate the battlefield.
Key Insights
  • Akshan
    Q
    reveals struck champions.
  • Akshan
    Q
    's will continue granting Akshan bonus movespeed as long as it keeps hitting champions.
  • Akshan
    W
    lasts indefinitely while Akshan is near terrain or inside brush.
  • Akshan
    E
    's cooldown resets on Takedowns.
  • Akshan
    R
    can be cast again to end prematurely and fire less shots.
Strengths
  • Has very high mobility.
  • Reviving allies with
    Akshan
    W
    can swing extended fights and singlehandedly win games.
  • Excels in open areas where
    Akshan
    R
    cannot be blocked by other units and near terrain corners where
    Akshan
    E
    can be used freely.
  • Thrives on critical strike and attack speed enhancements.
Weaknesses
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
  • Akshan
    W
    's enemy trails, bonus movespeed, and bonus mana regen are only granted while hunting Scoundrels.
  • Has consistently low damage output in fights until
    Akshan
    E
    can be safely used.
  • Akshan
    R
    can be blocked by any non-friendly unit in the game, including minions, monsters, and turrets.