How to Play Assassin Akali
A stage-by-stage plan for Assassin Akali: opener, when to level and roll for Akali, and where to position the board.
- Tier
- A
- Top 4 rate
- 57.9%
- Avg place
- 4.11
- 1st place
- 5.3%
- Playstyle
- 3-cost reroll
- Games
- 19
How to level and roll with Assassin Akali
3-cost rerollAssassin Akali is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Akali reach 3 stars. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-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. |
| 4-1 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Akali hit 3 stars. |
| 4-2 | 7 | Slow roll | Stay at level 7: roll only the gold above 50 each round until Akali hit 3 stars. |
| 4-5 | 8 | Level | Level to 8 for 4-cost upgrades and a stronger frontline. |
| 5-1 | 8 | Roll down | Roll for the last upgrades and finish the board around Akali. |
Assassin Akali early game and opener
We don't have enough early-board data for Assassin Akali yet. Play your strongest pairs early and hold units that share traits with Akali.
Rolling odds for Assassin Akali
Your 3-star targets are Akali. Level 7 gives the best shop odds for them — use the calculator to see how much gold a 3-star costs.
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Assassin Akali positioning
A starting board for Assassin 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 Talon on the back line and put Shen in front of it.
- Split Talon and Katarina across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both.
- Shen and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry.
- Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Shen 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 Assassin Akali
Strengths
- Big power spike once Akali hit 3 stars
- Two damage threats (Akali and Talon) make itemizing flexible
- Rarely played, so its units are usually free
- Strong mid game once the reroll units are upgraded
Weaknesses
- Falls off hard if someone else is rerolling Akali
Strategic Tips
Economy
Reach 50 gold, then slow roll at level 7 with only the excess until Akali are 3-starred.
Itemization
Build Slayer Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Ionic Spark 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 Assassin Akali.
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How to play Assassin Akali – FAQ (TFT Set 4)
How do you play Assassin Akali?
Assassin Akali is a reroll comp: slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, keeping 50+ gold and rolling only the excess until Akali reach 3 stars. Corner Talon on the back line and put Shen in front of it. Build Slayer Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Ionic Spark on Akali.
When should I roll down for Assassin Akali?
Assassin Akali doesn't do one big roll down. Slow roll at level 7 from stage 4-1, rolling only the gold above 50 until Akali are 3-starred.
What level do you roll for Akali?
Slow roll for Akali at level 7, where its cost tier shows up most often in the shop. At level 7, each shop slot has a 40% chance to be a 3-cost.
Is Assassin Akali a reroll comp?
Yes. Assassin Akali wants Akali at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 7 with gold above 50 until you hit them.
How do you position Assassin Akali?
Corner Talon on the back line and put Shen in front of it. Split Talon and Katarina across the back line so a single area spell can't hit both. Shen and Kennen hold the front line — put the tankiest one opposite the enemy carry. Against assassins, step your carries up one row and leave Kennen and Shen in the back corners as bait.
What is the best opener for Assassin Akali?
Assassin Akali has no fixed opener: play your strongest early pairs, keep HP high and hold units that share traits with Akali.