Akali TFT champion portrait - Set 17
Avg Place
4.41
1st Place
19.8%
Top 4
52.0%
Pick Rate
18.4%

AkaliTFT Stats

Set 17
SetSet 17
Matches107,872
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Reposition next to the target to strike the most enemies. Then throw 5 piercing kunai, each dealing 34/50/80 (+ad) physical damage to the first enemy hit, reduced to (+ad) for each subsequent target. Kunai remove 1 Armor, 2 if they crit.

N.O.V.A. Strike: Slice all enemies, applying Wound and a bleed that deals (+ad) physical damage each second. Kunai increase the damage of the bleed by 10%.
OverviewBuildEmblemsTraitsCompsTiers
Akali has a Very High contested risk with a 18.39% pick rate. This 2-cost unit is extremely likely to be contested, meaning multiple players in your lobby may be looking to pick it up. Popular comps using Akali include Challenger/N.O.V.A., Party Animal/N.O.V.A., N.O.V.A./Divine Duelist.
Utility
This unit provides utility through traits, abilities, buffs, or crowd control

In 91% of team compositions, Akali is played for utility without carry items. Focus items on your main carry instead. As a 2-cost unit, Akali is easy to 3-star for enhanced utility.

Strategy Guide

Utility
Highly Contested
Skip Items
Flexible
Roll Lvl 6
2-Cost
Good Value
Role
Akali is typically played for utility. Focus items on your main carry instead.
Leveling
Consider 3-starring Akali by slow rolling at level 6 where 2-cost units have the highest appearance rate.
Best Comps
Top performing comps: Divine Duelist/Factory New (100.0%), Challenger/N.O.V.A. (100.0%).
Contest Warning
Akali has a highly contested risk. Scout early and be ready to pivot if multiple players contest.
Flexibility
Akali is a flexible unit that fits into 15+ distinct team compositions. This makes it a safe early pickup since you can pivot to multiple builds depending on what you hit.
Traits
Akali activates N.O.V.A., Marauder. Look for units that share these traits for synergy bonuses.

Set 17 Akali Stats

  • Akali health Health:750
  • Akali mana Mana:30
  • Akali armor Armor:45
  • Akali magic resistance MR:45
  • Akali attack damage AD:45
  • Akali attack speed AS:0.80
  • Akali attack range Attack Range:1
  • Akali critical strike chance Crit %:25%
Compare Against Other Units

Akali performance analysis shows strong popularity (79th percentile) and strong win rate (65th percentile). Akali's six key metrics: win rate (65th percentile), popularity (79th percentile), average placement (65th percentile), player damage (0th percentile), game length (0th percentile), and 3-star power (0th percentile).

When to Play Akali

Akali is a 2-cost champion in TFT Set 17 with a 52.0% win rate and 4.41 average placement. Akali has a 18.4% pick rate in ranked games.

Strengths

  • Solid 52.0% win rate indicates reliable performance
  • Good 4.41 average placement for climbing
  • Popular meta pick with 18.4% play rate
  • Low 2-cost unit is easy to 3-star for power spikes

Weaknesses

  • Low-cost unit falls off without 3-star upgrade
  • Requires proper item prioritization to maximize potential
  • Effectiveness depends on trait synergies and team comp

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 17 Stats - Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akali good in TFT Set 17?

Akali is currently a S-tier champion with a 51.95% win rate and 4.41 average placement in TFT Set 17. This makes Akali a top-tier pick that ranks 4th among 13 2-cost champions. Akali activates the N.O.V.A. and Marauder 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 17 are Striker's Flail (61.3% win rate), Thief's Gloves (55.9% win rate) and Edge of Night (55.5% win rate). The optimal best-in-slot (BiS) build is Bloodthirster, Edge of Night and Hand Of Justice, achieving a 67.7% top 4 rate. Visit the Akali Build page for more item combinations and win rates.

What comps use Akali in TFT Set 17?

The best team compositions featuring Akali in TFT Set 17 are Divine Duelist/Factory New (100.0% win rate), Challenger/N.O.V.A. (100.0% win rate) and Challenger/Divine Duelist (100.0% win rate). Akali is a flexible unit that fits into 15+ distinct compositions, making it a safe early pickup. See all compositions on the Akali Comps page.

Is Akali a carry or support in TFT?

Akali is primarily played as a carry in TFT Set 17. As a 2-cost carry, you should prioritize giving Akali your best items, ideally Bloodthirster, Edge of Night and Hand Of Justice. Consider 3-starring Akali by slow rolling at level 6 for maximum damage output.

When should I roll for Akali in TFT?

Akali has the highest shop odds at level 6 with a 15.38% chance to appear in each shop slot. As a 2-cost unit, consider slow rolling at level 6 if you want to 3-star Akali.

What traits does Akali have in TFT Set 17?

Akali has the N.O.V.A. and Marauder traits in TFT Set 17. 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 2-cost units?

Akali ranks 4th out of 13 2-cost champions in win rate (51.95%) in TFT Set 17. With a 18.39% pick rate and 4.41 average placement, Akali is a solid 2-cost option. Similar 2-cost alternatives include Bel'Veth, Gwen and Milio.

Is Akali contested in TFT Set 17?

Akali has a high pick rate of 18.39%, making it a heavily contested unit in TFT Set 17. Scout your lobby early to see if other players are going for Akali, and be prepared to pivot if multiple players are competing for the same units.

See Also

Akali BuildAkali CompsTFT ChampionsTFT CompsTFT Items