Tier

Win Rate

44.3%

Pick Rate

6.8%

Matches

449,530

Akali AP Runes

Build Patch 14.19

Core Akali Item Build Order

43.9% Win Rate (16,380 Games)
Hextech Alternator
Boots

Starting

Stormsurge

1st

Sorcerer's Shoes

2nd

Shadowflame

3rd

Shadowflame

4th

Stormsurge

5th

Lich Bane

6th

Hextech Alternator
Boots
Stormsurge
Sorcerer's Shoes
Shadowflame
Shadowflame
Stormsurge
Lich Bane

Core Akali Item Build Path

Situational

Zhonya's Hourglass
Rabadon's Deathcap
Riftmaker
Hextech Rocketbelt
Heartsteel
Void Staff
Liandry's Torment

Summoner Spells

Flash
79,075 Games45%

Akali Skill Order

0
Assassin's Mark

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

Five Point Strike
Twilight Shroud
Shuriken Flip
Perfect Execution

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.

Akali's Trends for ARAM

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

43.2%

(+0.7%)
vs last patch
Pick Rate

6.5%

(-0.1%)
vs last patch