Matchup

Heavy AP damageCountered by spell shieldHigh burstHeavy CC

Build vs Ahri

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Gustwalker Hatchling
Health Potion

Core build

Lich Bane
1Mage
Mejai's Soulstealer
2
Rabadon's Deathcap
3Mage

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Shadowflame
5vs Tank

Anti AP

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC
Banshee's Veil
5vs AP

Anti Tank

Shadowflame
5vs Tank
Void Staff
vs Tank
Stormsurge
vs Tank

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
EvelynnEvelynn
AhriAhri
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral

Ahri's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Essence Theft (P)

After killing 9 minions or monsters, Ahri heals.After taking down an enemy champion, Ahri heals for a greater amount.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
37s9s12s
67s9s12s2m20
97s8s12s2m20
117s7s12s2m
167s5s12s1m40
187s5s12s1m40

Playing against Ahri

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Stay behind minions: her E (Charm) is blocked by units, and it's her main burst condition.

2

When Ahri has used all 3 charges of R, she's very vulnerable during the 130s cooldown — track her ult and engage when it's down.

3

Her Q deals magic damage going out, but true damage on the return — side-stepping the return is more important than the outgoing.

4

Ahri is strong in midgame thanks to picks with E + R: avoid wandering alone in the jungle when she's MIA.

Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026