How to Play Rakan Mid: Tips & Power Spikes (26.20)

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Rakan Power Spikes (Patch 26.20)

Mid

When Rakan Mid gets stronger, in the order it happens in a typical ranked game: ability unlocks from the most common skill order, item spikes at the median minute players finish them, and the game length Rakan wins most.

Lv 4
All three basic abilities at level 4
Rakan's full combo is online — the first point where trading all-in is realistic.
Lv 6
Ultimate rank 1 at level 6
The biggest early spike: look for a kill or a roam as soon as Rakan hits it.
Lv 11
Ultimate rank 2 at level 11
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Rakan can start or win.
Lv 16
Ultimate rank 3 at level 16
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Rakan can start or win.

Item timings are medians: half of players finish later. Fall behind in farm and every item spike moves back with it.

Rakan Mid and Late Game

What Rakan does better or worse than other champions after laning, from this patch's ranked games — percentiles where 100 is the highest of every champion.

Play to these strengths

Rakan out-wards most champions (percentile 97): keep owning vision around the next objective.
Rakan brings crowd control (percentile 76): start the fight or follow up on a teammate's engage.
Rakan wins 21.4 points more in long games than short ones: avoid coin-flip fights early and let the game go long.

Mistakes to avoid

Rakan is not a damage carry (2/100): don't take fights expecting Rakan to win them alone.
Rakan falls behind in CS (12/100): last-hit the waves you can, items still matter.

Playing Rakan

Rakan requires allies near him to make the most out of his tools.
Rakan's dash speeds increase with his Move Speed. Use the extra speed to surprise your enemies!
Danger is as fun as you let it be.

Playing Against Rakan

Rakan's movement abilities forecast their destination. Try to use this to your advantage.
Champions with crowd control that can be applied quickly excel against Rakan.
Catching Rakan with no allies around severely inhibits his mobility. Try to find him alone.

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How to Play Rakan FAQ - Patch 26.20

When does Rakan power spike?

Rakan's spikes in a typical ranked game: All three basic abilities at level 4; Ultimate rank 1 at level 6; Ultimate rank 2 at level 11; Ultimate rank 3 at level 16.

How do you play Rakan Mid?

From this patch's ranked data, Rakan wins by playing to these strengths: control vision; start fights with crowd control; play for the late game.

Rakan How to Play: Tips & Power Spikes