How to Play Executioner Akali
A stage-by-stage plan for Executioner Akali: opener, when to level and roll for Akali, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- F
- Top 4 rate
- 43.7%
- Avg place
- 4.78
- 1st place
- 7.7%
- Playstyle
- Fast 8
- Games
- 666
How to level and roll with Executioner Akali
Fast 8Executioner Akali is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Akali. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
| Stage | Level | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 4 | Level | Level to 4 and play your strongest pairs; slam an early item if it saves HP. |
| 2-5 | 5 | Level | Level to 5 and keep building interest toward 50 gold. |
| 3-2 | 6 | Level | Level to 6 and save to 50 gold. |
| 3-5 | 7 | Level | Level to 7 while staying on interest. |
| 4-1 | 8 | Roll down | Level to 8 and roll down to find Akali and the 4-cost core. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Save gold | Stop rolling once the board is stable and rebuild your economy. |
| 5-1 | 9 | Push level | Push to 9 when you have the gold to add a 5-cost or extra trait. |
Executioner Akali early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Executioner Akali yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Akali.
Rolling odds for Executioner Akali
Akali is easiest to find around level 8. Use the calculator to see your odds of a 2-star for the gold you have.
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Executioner Akali positioning
A starting board for Executioner Akali. Drag units to adjust it, switch to the anti-assassin layout when the lobby has divers, and copy the Team Planner code into the TFT client.
- Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it.
- Split Ryze and Senna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Jarvan IV, K'Sante, and Akali hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
Positioning board
Drag a unit onto another hex to move it — dropping on a unit swaps them.
When to play Executioner Akali
Strengths
- Two damage threats (Akali and Ryze) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
Weaknesses
- Average place is worse than 87% of comps of the same board size
- Needs Akali and Ryze at high cost, which can be hard to hit
Strategic Tips
Economy
Stay on interest and save your big roll for level 8 at stage 4-1.
Itemization
Build Nashor's Tooth, Manazane, and Nashor's Tooth on Akali.
When to pivot
Scout at 2-1 and 3-2: if two or more players hold your core units, or you haven't found any by 3-2, move into one of the comps on the Similar Comps tab instead of forcing Executioner Akali.
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How to play Executioner Akali – FAQ (TFT Set 15)
How do you play Executioner Akali?
Executioner Akali is a Fast 8 comp: level on the standard curve and roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1 to find Akali. Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Build Nashor's Tooth, Manazane, and Nashor's Tooth on Akali.
When should I roll down for Executioner Akali?
Roll down at level 8 on stage 4-1. That is when Executioner Akali finds Akali and its core most reliably; save gold before it.
What level do you roll for Akali?
Roll for Akali at level 8. At level 8, each shop slot has a 30% chance to be a 4-cost.
Is Executioner Akali a reroll comp?
No. Executioner Akali is a Fast 8 comp: level up and roll down at level 8 to find your 4- and 5-cost units at 2 stars.
How do you position Executioner Akali?
Corner Ryze on the back line and put Jarvan IV in front of it. Split Ryze and Senna across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Jarvan IV, K'Sante, and Akali hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Aatrox and Kennen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Executioner Akali?
Executioner Akali has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Akali.