Akali the Rogue Assassin
Abandoning the Kinkou Order and her title of the Fist of Shadow, Akali now strikes alone, ready to be the deadly weapon her people need. Though she holds onto all she learned from her master Shen, she has pledged to defend Ionia from its enemies, one kill at a time. Akali may strike in silence, but her message will be heard loud and clear: fear the assassin with no master.
Assassin's Mark
Dealing spell damage to a champion creates a ring of energy around them. Exiting that ring empowers Akali's next Attack with bonus range and damage.
Five Point Strike
Akali throws out five kunai, dealing damage based on her bonus Attack Damage and Ability Power and slowing.
Cost:- 110/
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- 70
Cooldown:- 2
Range:- 550
Twilight Shroud
Akali drops a cover of smoke and briefly gains Move Speed. While inside the shroud, Akali becomes invisible and unable to be selected by enemy spells and attacks. Attacking or using abilities will briefly reveal her.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 20/
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Range:- 350
Shuriken Flip
Flip backward and fire a shuriken forward, dealing magic damage. The first enemy or smoke cloud hit is marked. Re-cast to dash to the marked target, dealing additional damage.
Cost:- 30
Cooldown:- 16/
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Range:- 825
Perfect Execution
Akali leaps in a direction, damaging enemies she strikes. Re-cast: Akali dashes in a direction, executing all enemies she strikes.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 120/
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- 60
Range:- 675
- Assassin
Patch 26.1 Akali Changes
Quick overview of Akali's optimal setup in League of Legends. Akali's top build includes Mercury's Treads, Zhonya's Hourglass, Hextech Gunblade, using Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos for maximum effectiveness. Akali performs well against Yone, Hwei, Mel but struggles against Swain, Galio, Veigar.
- Akali's Top Build
- Akali's Best Runes
- Akali's Top Matchups
- Akali's Counters
Akali's base statistics in League of Legends. Akali has 600 base health, 62 attack damage, 23 armor, and 37 magic resist. Understanding Akali's stats is crucial for maximizing Akali's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Akali's stats against other champions to see how Akali ranks.
AP:0
AD:62(3.3 per level)
AS:0(3.2 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:200(0 per level)
Mana Regen:50(0 per level)
Health:600(119 per level)
Health Regen:9(0.9 per level)
Armor:23(4.7 per level)
MR:37(2.05 per level)
Speed:345
Attack Range:125(125 per level)
Akali Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Akali Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 58.99% win rate in 15 minute games, while performing lowest at 47.33% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Akali Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Akali's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 82.6%, Late Game: 33.1%, Objective Control: 44.6%, Supportive Strength: 30.2%, Creep Farming: 61.6%, Damage: 69.8%. These percentile rankings show how Akali compares to other champions in each category.
Akali exhibits a notable skill ceiling, with win rates increasing as player skill level rises across ranked tiers. Analysis of Akali's performance shows a 2.5% win rate difference between Iron and Diamond tiers, indicating that Akali rewards mechanical mastery and game knowledge. In lower tiers like Iron (47.8% win rate), players may struggle to execute Akali's full potential due to the champion's technical demands. However, as players climb to higher tiers such as Diamond (50.3% win rate), Akali's win rate improves significantly. This upward trend across ranks demonstrates that Akali has a high skill ceiling and benefits greatly from experienced players who understand optimal ability usage, trading patterns, and macro decision-making. Players looking to master Akali should focus on mechanical practice, studying high-level gameplay, and understanding matchup-specific strategies. The data across tiers (Iron (47.8%), Bronze (48.8%), Silver (50.6%), Gold (50.4%), Platinum (51.3%)) clearly shows that investing time to learn Akali's intricacies pays dividends at higher levels of play, making Akali an excellent choice for dedicated players seeking a rewarding champion to master.
When to Pick Akali
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.15%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Yone and Hwei
- Optimal rune setup achieves 69.6% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Swain (41.9% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Akali into favorable matchups like Yone where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Domination + $Sorcery rune setup for a $69.6% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Akali Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Akali in League of Legends?
Akali is currently B tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Akali ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Akali's win rate?
Akali has a 50.15% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Akali's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Akali?
Champions similar to Akali include Naafiri, Yone, and Ambessa. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Akali in League of Legends.
How does Akali perform during different match durations?
Akali's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Akali's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Akali's performance at different game lengths.