Matchup
Build vs Akshan
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
49%
38%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Alacrity
Last Stand
Resolve
Overgrowth
Bone Plating
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Varus
AkshanAkshan's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Every three hits from Akshan's Attacks and Abilities deals bonus damage and grants him a Shield if the target was a champion.When Akshan Attacks, he fires an additional Attack for reduced damage. If he cancels the additional Attack, he instead gains Move Speed.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 18s | 18s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 18s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 9 | 5s | 14s | 18s | 1m40 |
| 11 | 5s | 10s | 18s | 1m25 |
| 16 | 5s | 2s | 15s | 1m10 |
| 18 | 5s | 2s | 12s | 1m10 |
Playing against Akshan
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Don't turn your back on him if he's swinging with E — he fires auto-attacks during the movement and deals a lot of damage.
Avoid being the last one to kill an enemy when Akshan is on the opposing team — he can resurrect his allies by killing you.
His E can be interrupted by any hard CC — a stun or knockup cancels his swing immediately.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026