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2 CostBest Akali build for TFT Set 17 with 100.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, and Giant Slayer. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 17 Akali builds: Thief's Gloves (100.00% top four rate, +48.16% difference); Edge of Night, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice (66.57% top four rate, +14.73% difference); Bloodthirster, Edge of Night, Hand Of Justice (64.47% top four rate, +12.63% difference)
Akali Component Priority Order in Set 17
When playing Akali in TFT Set 17, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and Chain Vest are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Akali's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Akali?
Sparring Gloves is the 1st priority component for Akali, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, Infinity Edge, which are core items for maximizing Akali's effectiveness.
B.F. Sword is the 2nd priority component for Akali, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Giant Slayer, Edge of Night, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Akali's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 3rd priority component for Akali, appearing in 2 of the top item builds. This component builds into Striker's Flail, Sterak's Gage, which are core items for maximizing Akali's effectiveness.
Akali Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Akali's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Sparring Gloves or B.F. Sword to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Akali's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Akali in Set 17
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Akali Itemization in Set 17
Akali's best item build provides +48.2% top four rate improvement. 3 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
3 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Itemized Akali achieves 28.6% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 2-cost champion, Akali is easier to 3-star. When 3-starred with proper items, low-cost carries can be very effective.
Akali Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Akali itemization in TFT Set 17 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Akali has a base top four rate of 51.8%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Akali item build achieves a 100.0% top four rate, representing a +48.2% difference from the base rate. 3 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, 1 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Akali achieves 68.7% top four rate (+16.8% vs base) with 3.54 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Akali achieves a 28.6% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Akali a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Akali
- When you find Akali early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Akali's key items
- When you can commit to 3-starring Akali through slow rolling
✗When NOT to Itemize Akali
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Akali Items in TFT Set 17
The best Akali item is Striker's Flail with a 61.72% win rate (+9.88% vs base), 15.72% first place rate, and 4.71% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 14.89% pick rate and 54.85% win rate. Thief's Gloves has the highest first place rate at 17.52%. The top three Akali items are Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, and Giant Slayer.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 61.72% | +9.88% | 15.72% | 4.71% | 1,011 | ||
| A | 57.62% | +5.78% | 17.52% | 6.15% | 1,319 | ||
  | B | 57.08% | +5.24% | 14.75% | 3.42% | 734 | ||
| 4 |  | A | 57.02% | +5.18% | 16.36% | 9.97% | 2,138 | |
| 5 | | B | 55.82% | +3.98% | 15.90% | 4.53% | 971 | |
| 6 | | D | 54.90% | +3.06% | 12.62% | 4.61% | 989 | |
| 7 |  | C | 54.85% | +3.01% | 14.46% | 14.89% | 3,194 | |
| 8 |  | B | 53.98% | +2.14% | 15.63% | 2.11% | 452 | |
| 9 |  | B | 52.39% | +0.55% | 14.51% | 3.21% | 689 | |
| 10 | | D | 49.10% | -2.74% | 13.90% | 7.00% | 1,501 | |
| 11 | | D | 47.65% | -4.19% | 13.07% | 3.38% | 724 |
Best Akali Artifact Items in TFT Set 17
The best Akali artifact item is Hellfire Hatchet with a 77.78% win rate (+25.94% vs base), 10.86% first place rate, and 0.08% pick rate. The most popular is Evelynn's Instinct with a 0.41% pick rate and 62.07% win rate. Death's Defiance has the highest first place rate at 17.29%. The top three Akali artifact items are Hellfire Hatchet, Prowler's Claw, and Varus's Obsession.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 77.78% | +25.94% | 10.86% | 0.08% | 18 | ||
| C | 67.92% | +16.08% | 11.82% | 0.25% | 53 | ||
| D | 66.67% | +14.83% | 12.73% | 0.07% | 15 | ||
| 4 | C | 64.06% | +12.22% | 12.82% | 0.30% | 64 | |
| 5 | D | 62.07% | +10.23% | 11.16% | 0.41% | 87 | |
| 6 | F | 57.14% | +5.30% | 12.34% | 0.07% | 14 | |
| 7 | D | 54.55% | +2.71% | 14.03% | 0.05% | 11 | |
| 8 | B | 51.72% | -0.12% | 17.29% | 0.14% | 29 | |
| 9 | C | 50.00% | -1.84% | 12.06% | 0.07% | 14 | |
| 10 | B | 44.44% | -7.40% | 15.29% | 0.08% | 18 | |
| 11 | F | 37.50% | -14.34% | 4.93% | 0.07% | 16 | |
| 12 | F | 33.33% | -18.51% | 7.60% | 0.11% | 24 | |
| 13 | F | 28.57% | -23.27% | 12.50% | 0.07% | 14 | |
| 14 | C | 27.27% | -24.57% | 14.80% | 0.05% | 11 | |
| 15 | F | 26.67% | -25.17% | 11.82% | 0.07% | 15 | |
| 16 | D | 20.00% | -31.84% | 14.18% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 17 | D | 14.29% | -37.55% | 12.67% | 0.07% | 14 |
Best Akali Radiant Items in TFT Set 17
The best Akali radiant item is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 76.00% win rate (+24.16% vs base), 15.87% first place rate, and 0.12% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 0.40% pick rate and 52.94% win rate. The top three Akali radiant items are Radiant Striker's Flail, Radiant Giant Slayer, and Radiant Hand of Justice.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 76.00% | +24.16% | 15.87% | 0.12% | 25 | ||
| A | 66.67% | +14.83% | 15.65% | 0.06% | 12 | ||
| C | 52.94% | +1.10% | 13.36% | 0.40% | 85 | ||
| 4 | C | 52.83% | +0.99% | 11.30% | 0.25% | 53 | |
| 5 | C | 52.08% | +0.24% | 14.20% | 0.22% | 48 | |
| 6 | F | 50.00% | -1.84% | 11.29% | 0.13% | 28 | |
| 7 | D | 47.06% | -4.78% | 15.16% | 0.08% | 17 | |
| 8 | D | 40.00% | -11.84% | 14.90% | 0.05% | 10 | |
| 9 | B | 22.22% | -29.62% | 14.73% | 0.08% | 18 |
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Akali Set 17 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akali's best build in Set 17?
The best Akali build in TFT Set 17 features Thief's Gloves as core items. This build has a 100.00% win rate and is picked 0.16% of the time. First place rate: 96.30%, avg placement: 1.04.
What is the best item for Akali?
Striker's Flail is the best item for Akali with a 61.72% win rate and 4.71% pick rate across 1,011 matches.
Which item is most popular on Akali?
Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Akali with a 14.89% pick rate. It has a 54.85% win rate across 3,194 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Akali?
The top 3 items for Akali are Striker's Flail, Thief's Gloves, and Giant Slayer. These items provide the best stats and synergies for Akali's kit.
How many matches do the Akali item builds have?
The Akali item build data is based on 13,722 matches analyzed in TFT Set 17. This sample size provides statistically significant results for item recommendations.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Akali?
Striker's Flail is a great choice but not always mandatory. Consider your lobby and available components. It has a 61.72% win rate on Akali.
What components should I prioritize for Akali in TFT Set 17?
Priority components for Akali are Sparring Gloves, B.F. Sword, and Giant's Belt. These components build into Akali's best items and should be picked early on carousel and from PvE rounds.
What should I pick on carousel for Akali in TFT?
On carousel for Akali TFT builds, prioritize Sparring Gloves. These components are essential for Akali's optimal items and may be contested so have backup plans.
Should I itemize Akali in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Akali is a strong item holder with a 100.0% win rate when properly itemized. Akali should be a priority for your items in Akali comps.
Is Akali a good item holder in TFT Set 17?
Yes, Akali is a great item holder because items significantly increase their win rate from 51.8% to 100.0%. Akali scales well with items.
What is Akali's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 17?
Akali's top 4 rate when itemized is 68.7%. With proper items, Akali significantly exceeds the average champion top 4 rate of 50%.
What is the best Akali emblem?
The best emblem for Akali is Meeple Emblem with a 83.33% win rate. This emblem activates the Meeple trait on Akali, providing additional bonuses.
What is the top Akali radiant item?
The top radiant item for Akali is Radiant Striker's Flail with a 76.00% win rate. Radiant items are stronger versions of base items and should be prioritized when available.
What is the best Akali artifact?
The best artifact for Akali is Rapid Firecannon with a 100.00% win rate. Artifacts provide unique effects that synergize with Akali's kit.