Matchup

Heavy AP damageCountered by spell shieldHigh burstHeavy CC

Build vs Ahri

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup

Core build

Hubris
1vs Tank
The Collector
2vs Tank
Lord Dominik's Regards
3vs Tank

Standard

Boots of Swiftness
4vs Slow
Infinity Edge
5DPS

Summoner spells

411100%

Anti AD

Plated Steelcaps
4vs AD
Guardian Angel
5vs AD

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Youmuu's Ghostblade
5vs Tank

DPS

Infinity Edge
DPS
Immortal Shieldbow
DPS
Bloodthirster
DPS
DominationDomination
Dark HarvestDark Harvest
Sudden ImpactSudden Impact
Deep WardDeep Ward
Treasure HunterTreasure Hunter
InspirationInspiration
Magical FootwearMagical Footwear
Cosmic InsightCosmic Insight
Adaptive ForceAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
GravesGraves
AhriAhri
Passive
Neutral
Aggressive

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