Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Assassin Akali Items & Builds

What Akali and the rest of Assassin Akali should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Assassin Akali A Tier
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Best Akali build
Slayer EmblemJeweled GauntletIonic Spark100.0%
Top component
Needlessly Large Rod
Itemized units
6
Top emblem
Slayer Emblem
Top 4 rate
57.9%

Best item builds in Assassin Akali

19 ranked games

Akali does best with Slayer Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Ionic Spark in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 2 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

AkaliAkali
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Slayer EmblemJeweled GauntletIonic Spark100.0%211%
Edge of NightHand Of JusticeJeweled Gauntlet100.0%211%
Luden's TempestZhonya's ParadoxNashor's Tooth100.0%211%

Few full builds tracked for Akali in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

TalonTalon
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Hand Of JusticeBloodthirsterBloodthirster100.0%211%
Edge of NightInfinity EdgeLast Whisper100.0%15%
Ionic SparkQuicksilverGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%15%

Few full builds tracked for Talon in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

KatarinaKatarina
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterIonic SparkJeweled Gauntlet100.0%211%
Radiant Hand of JusticeJeweled GauntletEdge of Night100.0%211%
Rabadon's DeathcapQuicksilverHextech Gunblade0.0%211%

Few full builds tracked for Katarina in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

ZedZed
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Edge of NightHand Of JusticeBloodthirster100.0%211%
Sterak's GageTitan's ResolveRed Buff100.0%211%
Giant SlayerInfinity EdgeHand Of Justice100.0%211%

Few full builds tracked for Zed in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

KennenKennen
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Dragon's ClawRadiant Spirit VisageGargoyle Stoneplate100.0%15%
Spirit VisageGargoyle StoneplateWarmog's Armor100.0%15%
Dragon's ClawWarmog's ArmorBramble Vest100.0%15%

Few full builds tracked for Kennen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

PykePyke
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Ionic SparkJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap100.0%211%
Archangel's StaffRadiant Blue BuffNashor's Tooth0.0%211%
Thief's GlovesArchangel's StaffHextech Gunblade100.0%15%

Few full builds tracked for Pyke in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Assassin Akali

The builds above lean hardest on Needlessly Large Rod and B.F. Sword, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Akali items on time.

  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod20%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword17%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves17%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak15%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow9%
  • Chain VestChain Vest8%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess7%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt7%
  • Frying PanFrying Pan1%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Assassin Akali item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Akali and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

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Emblems for Assassin Akali

The most played emblem here is Slayer Emblem, usually on Akali.

Slayer EmblemSlayer EmblemOn Akali · 2 games
Assassin EmblemAssassin EmblemOn Zed · 1 games
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Assassin Akali items FAQ – TFT Set 4

What items does Akali need in Assassin Akali?

Build Slayer Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Ionic Spark on Akali. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 2 games.

What are the best items for Assassin Akali?

Akali: Slayer Emblem, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Ionic Spark. Talon: Hand Of Justice and 2× Bloodthirster. Katarina: Bloodthirster, Ionic Spark, and Jeweled Gauntlet.

Which components should I take first for Assassin Akali?

Prioritise Needlessly Large Rod and B.F. Sword. They go into the most items Assassin Akali builds, so taking them early lets you finish Akali items on time.

Who should hold items in Assassin Akali?

Itemize Akali, Talon, and Katarina. Put your first completed damage items on Akali.

What is the best emblem for Assassin Akali?

Slayer Emblem is the most played emblem in Assassin Akali, usually given to Akali.