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3 CostBest Akali build for TFT Set 4 with 72.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Striker's Flail, Nashor's Tooth, and Quicksilver. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 4 Akali builds: Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (72.00% top four rate, +18.09% difference); Edge of Night, Striker's Flail, Hand Of Justice (71.75% top four rate, +17.84% difference); Edge of Night, Jeweled Gauntlet, Hand Of Justice (68.33% top four rate, +14.42% difference)
Akali Component Priority Order in Set 4
When playing Akali in TFT Set 4, prioritize collecting Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, Giant's Belt from the carousel and item drops. Recurve Bow and B.F. Sword 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, Quicksilver, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Akali's effectiveness.
Needlessly Large Rod is the 2nd priority component for Akali, appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Rabadon's Deathcap, Ionic Spark, Hextech Gunblade, 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, Nashor's Tooth, 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 Needlessly Large Rod 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 4
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Akali Itemization in Set 4
Akali's best item build provides +18.1% top four rate improvement. 4 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
4 different item builds achieve 10%+ improvement, giving flexibility in itemization.
Akali is a 3-cost unit that can serve as either a primary carry or support depending on your composition.
Akali Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Akali itemization in TFT Set 4 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Akali has a base top four rate of 53.9%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Akali item build achieves a 72.0% top four rate, representing a +18.1% difference from the base rate. 4 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 1 builds show 5-10% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Akali achieves 68.7% top four rate (+14.8% vs base) with 3.68 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Akali achieves a 14.8% first place rate. This provides reasonable first place upside while maintaining consistent top four finishes.
✓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 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 4
The best Akali item is Striker's Flail with a 72.90% win rate (+18.99% vs base), 16.66% first place rate, and 3.68% pick rate. The most popular is Hand Of Justice with a 14.46% pick rate and 60.63% win rate. The top three Akali items are Striker's Flail, Nashor's Tooth, and Quicksilver.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | A | 72.90% | +18.99% | 16.66% | 3.68% | 428 | ||
 | B | 70.34% | +16.43% | 14.57% | 3.27% | 381 | ||
 | B | 70.04% | +16.13% | 15.12% | 2.29% | 267 | ||
| 4 |   | B | 65.86% | +11.95% | 15.95% | 6.74% | 785 | |
| 5 | | B | 64.36% | +10.45% | 15.95% | 2.48% | 289 | |
| 6 |  | B | 63.94% | +10.03% | 14.72% | 4.10% | 477 | |
| 7 | | B | 62.32% | +8.41% | 14.38% | 2.96% | 345 | |
| 8 |  | B | 61.93% | +8.02% | 14.41% | 3.20% | 373 | |
| 9 | | B | 60.63% | +6.72% | 14.71% | 14.46% | 1,684 | |
| 10 | | A | 59.62% | +5.71% | 16.01% | 2.68% | 312 | |
| 11 | | B | 59.14% | +5.23% | 15.46% | 3.62% | 421 | |
| 12 | | B | 57.60% | +3.69% | 14.76% | 2.15% | 250 | |
| 13 | | B | 57.54% | +3.63% | 14.16% | 10.42% | 1,213 | |
| 14 | | B | 57.02% | +3.11% | 14.15% | 6.00% | 698 | |
| 15 | | B | 43.67% | -10.24% | 13.56% | 2.71% | 316 |
Best Akali Artifact Items in TFT Set 4
The best Akali artifact item is Mittens with a 90.00% win rate (+36.09% vs base), 23.21% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Lich Bane with a 0.40% pick rate and 71.74% win rate. Zhonya's Paradox has the highest first place rate at 23.40%. The top three Akali artifact items are Mittens, Wit's End, and Statikk Shiv.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 90.00% | +36.09% | 23.21% | 0.09% | 10 | ||
| A | 80.00% | +26.09% | 20.57% | 0.21% | 25 | ||
| A | 72.73% | +18.82% | 19.81% | 0.09% | 11 | ||
| 4 | A | 71.74% | +17.83% | 19.92% | 0.40% | 46 | |
| 5 | A | 69.23% | +15.32% | 17.75% | 0.11% | 13 | |
| 6 | A | 68.42% | +14.51% | 19.31% | 0.16% | 19 | |
| 7 | A | 66.67% | +12.76% | 19.60% | 0.23% | 27 | |
| 8 | A | 65.79% | +11.88% | 23.40% | 0.33% | 38 | |
| 9 | A | 65.38% | +11.47% | 18.62% | 0.22% | 26 | |
| 10 | A | 61.54% | +7.63% | 20.80% | 0.22% | 26 | |
| 11 | A | 60.00% | +6.09% | 17.83% | 0.26% | 30 | |
| 12 | A | 55.56% | +1.65% | 20.22% | 0.23% | 27 | |
| 13 | A | 33.33% | -20.58% | 18.73% | 0.10% | 12 |
Best Akali Radiant Items in TFT Set 4
The best Akali radiant item is Radiant Edge of Night with a 100.00% win rate (+46.09% vs base), 19.57% first place rate, and 0.09% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Hand of Justice with a 0.39% pick rate and 75.56% win rate. The top three Akali radiant items are Radiant Edge of Night, Radiant Hand of Justice, and Radiant Nashor's Tooth.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 100.00% | +46.09% | 19.57% | 0.09% | 11 | ||
| B | 75.56% | +21.65% | 18.12% | 0.39% | 45 | ||
| A | 70.00% | +16.09% | 19.22% | 0.09% | 10 | ||
| 4 | B | 67.86% | +13.95% | 15.57% | 0.24% | 28 | |
| 5 | A | 50.00% | -3.91% | 19.43% | 0.10% | 12 | |
| 6 | B | 44.83% | -9.08% | 17.24% | 0.25% | 29 |
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Akali Set 4 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akali's best build in Set 4?
The best Akali build in Set 4 is Blue Buff, Jeweled Gauntlet, and Hand Of Justice with a 72.00% top four rate, 6.00% first place rate, and 3.48 average placement. This build is picked 0.76% of the time.
What is the best item for Akali?
The best item for Akali is Striker's Flail with a 72.90% win rate. This item is picked 3.68% of the time and has won 312 matches across 428 games.
Which item is most popular on Akali?
Hand Of Justice is the most popular item on Akali with a 14.46% pick rate. This item maintains a 60.63% win rate and has been used in 1,684 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Akali?
The top 3 items for Akali are Striker's Flail, Nashor's Tooth, and Quicksilver with an average win rate of 71.09%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Akali item builds have?
The Akali item builds are based on 8,239 total matches. Striker's Flail has the most wins with 312 victories.
Should I always build Striker's Flail on Akali?
While Striker's Flail has the highest win rate at 72.90%, the best Akali build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Striker's Flail, Nashor's Tooth, and Quicksilver as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Akali in TFT Set 4?
The top components to prioritize for Akali in Set 4 are Sparring Gloves, Needlessly Large Rod, and Recurve Bow. These components appear most frequently in Akali's highest win rate item builds. Sparring Gloves is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Akali's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Akali in TFT?
When playing Akali in TFT Set 4, prioritize Sparring Gloves on the first carousel as it builds into Akali's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Needlessly Large Rod and Recurve Bow. These components give you the flexibility to build Akali's optimal items.
Should I itemize Akali in TFT Set 4?
Akali is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 4. Akali's best item build achieves a +18.1% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 53.9%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Akali a good item holder in TFT Set 4?
Akali is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 4. With optimal items, Akali achieves +18.1% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Akali's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 4?
When properly itemized, Akali achieves an average top four rate of 68.7% in TFT Set 4, which is +14.8% compared to the base rate of 53.9%. The best Akali item build reaches 72.0% top four rate with a 3.48 average placement.
What is the best Akali emblem?
The best Akali emblem is Syphoner Emblem with a 70.59% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.15% of the time and has been used in 17 matches.
What is the top Akali radiant item?
The top Akali radiant item is Radiant Guinsoo's Rageblade with a 100.00% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.05% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.
What is the best Akali artifact?
The best Akali artifact is Mittens with a 90.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.09% of the time and has been used in 10 matches.