Akali TFT champion portrait - Set 18
Avg Place
4.97
1st Place
19.5%
Top 4
41.5%

AkaliTFT Stats

Set 18
Set18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 11, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Adaptor %i:scaleAD%: Throw a volley of kunai at the target, dealing %i:scaleAD%%i:scaleAP% physical damage. If the target is Burning, deal an additional %i:scaleAD% damage. \n \nAdaptor %i:scaleAP%: If the Ability kills, cast it again.
Low Contested Risk
Akali has a Very Low contested risk with a 5.56% pick rate. This unit is rarely contested - you should easily find copies to upgrade without competition. Popular comps using Akali include Defender/Inferno.
Primary Carry
This unit is typically played as a primary damage dealer

In 50% of team compositions, Akali is itemized as the primary carry. Best carry items include Jeweled Gauntlet, Thief's Gloves and Edge of Night. As a 1-cost unit, Akali is easy to 3-star for a powerful early/mid-game carry.

Strategy Guide

Carry
Uncontested
Prioritize BiS
Not Flexible
Roll Lvl 5
1-Cost
Low Value
Role
Akali is played as a primary carry in 50% of comps. Prioritize offensive items on this unit.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Akali by slow rolling at level 5 where 1-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Items
Top items are Jeweled Gauntlet, Thief's Gloves, Edge of Night. Check the Build tab for more options.
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Defender/Inferno (77.9%), Defender/Inferno (68.9%).
Flexibility
Akali is not flexible and typically only fits into 2 specific team compositions. Only commit to this unit when you have a clear path to its optimal comp.
Traits
Akali activates Inferno, Adaptor, Ravager. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Akali performance analysis shows below average win rate (6th percentile) and below average popularity (6th percentile). Akali's six key metrics: win rate (6th percentile), popularity (6th percentile), average placement (6th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Akali

Akali is a 1-cost champion in TFT Set 18 with a 41.5% win rate and 4.97 average placement. Akali has a 5.6% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Low 1-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes
  • Flexible unit that fits multiple team compositions

Weaknesses

  • Below average 41.5% win rate requires optimal conditions
  • Higher 4.97 average placement indicates inconsistency
  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade

Strategic Tips

1

Economy Strategy

Consider 3-starring Akali if given early pairs.

2

Itemization

Akali works best with proper items - check the Build tab for optimal item recommendations.

3

Team Synergy

Top builds pair Akali with synergistic traits for maximum effectiveness.

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Akali Set 18 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akali good in TFT Set 18?

Akali is currently a D-tier champion with a 41.51% win rate and 4.97 average placement in TFT Set 18. This makes Akali a niche pick that ranks 13th among 14 1-cost champions. Akali activates the Inferno, Adaptor and Ravager traits, providing valuable synergies for your team composition.

What are the best items for Akali in TFT?

The best items for Akali in TFT Set 18 are Jeweled Gauntlet (46.9% win rate), Thief's Gloves (46.5% win rate) and Edge of Night (46.1% win rate). Visit the Akali Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Akali in TFT Set 18?

The best team compositions featuring Akali in TFT Set 18 are Defender/Inferno (77.9% win rate) and Defender/Inferno (68.9% win rate). Akali typically fits into specific team compositions, so commit to it when you have a clear path to one of its optimal comps. See all compositions on the Akali Comps page.

Is Akali a carry or support in TFT?

Akali is typically played as a support or tank in TFT Set 18. As a 1-cost support unit, Akali provides utility through the Inferno, Adaptor and Ravager traits. Focus your items on your main carry and use Akali to activate key synergies.

When should I roll for Akali in TFT?

Akali has the highest shop odds at level 1 with a 35.71% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 1-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 5 if you want to 3-star Akali.

What traits does Akali have in TFT Set 18?

Akali has the Inferno, Adaptor and Ravager traits in TFT Set 18. These traits provide multiple synergy options when building your team composition. Check the Akali Traits page to see which trait combinations have the highest win rates.

How does Akali compare to other 1-cost units?

Akali ranks 13th out of 14 1-cost champions in win rate (41.51%) in TFT Set 18. With a 5.56% pick rate and 4.97 average placement, Akali is a situational 1-cost option. Similar 1-cost alternatives include Varus.

Is Akali contested in TFT Set 18?

Akali has a moderate pick rate of 5.56% in TFT Set 18. While not the most contested unit, you may occasionally compete with other players for Akali. Scout your lobby to assess the competition.

See Also

Akali BuildAkali CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items