Matchup

Strong engageHeavy CC

Build vs Rakan

Build adapted to this matchup

Starting items

Scorchclaw Pup

Core build

Liandry's Torment
1Mage tank
Shadowflame
2vs Tank
Zhonya's Hourglass
3vs AD

Standard

Sorcerer's Shoes
4Magic pen
Rabadon's Deathcap
5Mage

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Anti Tank

Void Staff
5vs Tank

DPS

Rabadon's Deathcap
Mage
Rylai's Crystal Scepter
Mage tank
Cosmic Drive
Mage tank

Other options

Morellonomicon
vs Heal

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
ZyraZyra
RakanRakan
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral

Rakan's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Fey Feathers (P)

Rakan periodically gains a shield.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
311s14s0s
69s14s0s2m10
97s13s0s2m10
117s12s0s1m50
167s10s0s1m30
187s10s0s1m30

Playing against Rakan

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

1

Rakan is one of the most mobile supports: his engages are fast. Prepare CC to stop him during his W.

2

Spread out when he activates R (charm): he wants to charm as many targets as possible by running through the group.

3

Rakan is extremely squishy: if he's CC'd before he can return to his carry, he dies instantly.

4

His W knockup has a visible windup: dash or Flash out of the impact zone.

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