Hi Mastersword, thanks for the compliment! I'll be expanding the match up section shortly buuuuuuuuut I will wait until the new patch hits before doing so!

Personally, I do like the precision tree too especially when laning up against top lane bruisers or fighters. That being said, I would go with Legend: Alacrity as it will stack up with the build of Liandry's Torment, Rylai's Crystal Scepter + Nashor's Tooth. Also allows for a quicker proc of Q and faster passive CD. Definitely switch between Coup de Grace or Cut Down depending on lane match up.

I should definitely add this to the guide actually (hopefully I have enough rune slots to do so). Thanks!

Thanks dude!

I actually need to update the build again due to the recent buffs to Doran's Shield! So hopefully once I get some time to do so, the guide will be S+ again :)

But, again thank you so much for the compliments!

Hi Astrikas,

Thanks for the kind words, the guide still isn't done yet so i'm glad you like it so far!

Akali is a very viable jungler (weirdly enough). Now with the buffs to Banshee's Veil she's even more potent post 6. However as you will know, pre 6 she will absolutely suck whilst in jungle.

My recommendations would be go to bot side relatively early and gank. If you end up with a kill that's bonus XP and gold for you plus you will stay on track in levels and can 2v1 bot once you get gunblade. On top of that, an early Rylai's Crystal Scepter will really help your sticking potential when ganking.

Also when you hit level 10 (if you have gunblade) you should be able to solo the new Rift Herald. So, rift buff + Lich Bane = massive tower pushing!

Optimal Build off the top of my head would be:
Skirmisher's Sabre - Runic Echoes, Hextech Gunblade, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Banshee's Veil, Lich Bane, Mercury's Treads (and if you're really fed or the game goes late, then swap the boots for a Rabadon's Deathcap

Hope that helps.

- Adzzb

Hi monimakaroni,

Firstly thank you for checking out the guide! Much appreciated!

I actually left Abyssal Mask out on purpose from the guide. It's a great item however I've tried it in a few different games/match ups and it's not as effective in comparison to other items. In most cases, when laning against skill shot mages such as Ziggs, Lux or Syndra, I focus on dodging and an early Negatron Cloak that will give me enough resistance to last out until I get my Hextech Gunblade.

If we went with the build you're proposing, Hextech Gunblade, Abyssal Mask, Rabadon's Deathcap, Sorcerer's Shoes, Zhonya's Hourglass and Void Staff; then I still think it's viable however it won't be as good as for example a Spirit Visage which adds 25% more healing, MR, CDR and further health.

That being said, I completely understand where you're coming from! It's included on the Korean part of the guide :P

Anyway thank you so much for the comment. I will look to include a proper in depth item section that will weigh up why I have chosen the specific items in the build comparitively to others.

- adzzb

Hey DreamingInRed,

Thanks! I am looking to expand it significantly in a few days with a whole bunch of content! The Korean build is Akali as a bruiser. So essentially you're able to stick on champions much easier and do so much damage with your autos and passive. Splitting wise, cause of the extra attack speed she does become a decent split pusher, however Lich Bane + AP + akali's passive is better towards mid-late game.

Hey ScdoWn!

I'm glad you enjoyed the guide. In my experience, the enemy team will always build MR towards mid-late. So if you don't want your burst damage to fall off i'd say stick to void as you do always have your Shadow Dance + Twilight Shroud and Flash to gap close or to escape. However if they don't build MR, then you can definitely go for Luden's Tempest early and build a Void Staff later :) Hope that helps!

-adzzb