Akali
Recommended Build
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Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Domination
Electrocute
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
Resolve
Second Wind
Overgrowth
Abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Dealing spell damage to a champion creates a ring of energy around them. Exiting that ring empowers Akali's next Attack with bonus range and damage.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1.5s | 20s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 1.5s | 20s | 16s | 2m |
| 9 | 1.5s | 19s | 16s | 2m |
| 11 | 1.5s | 18s | 16s | 1m30 |
| 16 | 1.5s | 16s | 13s | 1m |
| 18 | 1.5s | 16s | 10s | 1m |
The passive (Assassin's Mark) creates a ring around the enemy — step out of the ring then step back in for the empowered auto between each ability.
Your W (Twilight Shroud) makes you invisible even under turret — use it to dive and reset turret aggro.
The burst combo is E1 → Q → R1 → passive auto → E2 (recast) → Q → R2 for the finish. Land your E on the target before using R1.
Your R2 (Perfect Execution) deals increased damage based on missing HP — never use it first, it's a finisher.
Playing as Akali
Tips to maximize your impact
The passive (Assassin's Mark) creates a ring around the enemy — step out of the ring then step back in for the empowered auto between each ability.
Your W (Twilight Shroud) makes you invisible even under turret — use it to dive and reset turret aggro.
The burst combo is E1 → Q → R1 → passive auto → E2 (recast) → Q → R2 for the finish. Land your E on the target before using R1.
Your R2 (Perfect Execution) deals increased damage based on missing HP — never use it first, it's a finisher.
Playing against Akali
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Her W (Shroud) has a long cooldown (20s) — once she uses it, engage because she has no protection left.
AoE abilities and untargeted CC (skillshots) are effective in her shroud since they don't require vision.
Akali is very weak before level 6 and before her first item — punish her in lane with poke.
She's vulnerable between her two R charges — if she uses R1 to engage, she has to wait before R2.
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Stats against Akali
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Source: op.gg · Patch 16.9.1 · Apr 29, 2026
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