How to Play Rek'Sai Mid: Tips & Power Spikes (26.20)

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Rek'Sai Power Spikes (Patch 26.20)

Mid

When Rek'Sai 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 Rek'Sai wins most.

Lv 3
All three basic abilities at level 3
Rek'Sai'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 Rek'Sai hits it.
Lv 11
Ultimate rank 2 at level 11
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Rek'Sai can start or win.
Lv 16
Ultimate rank 3 at level 16
Lower ultimate cooldown means more fights Rek'Sai 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.

Rek'Sai Mid and Late Game

What Rek'Sai 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

Rek'Sai heals a lot (percentile 97): extended fights and sieges favor Rek'Sai.
Rek'Sai wins 16.7 points more in short games than long ones: group, take objectives and end before the enemy scales.

Mistakes to avoid

Rek'Sai is not a damage carry (19/100): don't take fights expecting Rek'Sai to win them alone.
Rek'Sai falls behind in CS (19/100): last-hit the waves you can, items still matter.

Playing Rek'Sai

Keeping tunnels spread out across the map will ensure you have choices when you want to cast Void Rush.
Cast Burrow before travelling around the map to take advantage of the increased Move Speed and the safety provided by Tremor Sense.
Tremor Sense can warn you of enemies closing in, and is particularly useful when entering enemy territory.

Playing Against Rek'Sai

If you see one of Rek'Sai's tunnels, briefly stand on one of the entrances to destroy it.
Rek'Sai's Furious Bite gains damage as she builds Fury. Be very careful around her when her Fury is full.
When Rek'Sai is near, she can see the position of you and your allies, but only if you're moving.

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How to Play Rek'Sai FAQ - Patch 26.20

When does Rek'Sai power spike?

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

How do you play Rek'Sai Mid?

From this patch's ranked data, Rek'Sai wins by playing to these strengths: take long fights and sieges; end the game early.

Rek'Sai How to Play: Tips & Power Spikes