Ahri Guide: The Nine-Tailed Fox

"Don't you trust me?"

Welcome to my Ahri guide! Ahri is a mobile and versatile mage/assassin who excels at bursting down squishy targets, roaming the map, and outplaying enemies with her charm and dashes. This guide will focus on her Mid Lane playstyle, as it is her primary role. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this guide will help you master the Nine-Tailed Fox.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Abilities
Summoner Spells
Gameplay Tips
Matchups
Conclusion

Introduction

Ahri is a burst mage with strong mobility and crowd control. Her kit allows her to poke, all-in, and escape dangerous situations with ease. She is a great pick for players who enjoy high-skill-cap champions and outplaying opponents. With proper positioning and timing, Ahri can carry games and dominate teamfights.

Abilities

Passive - Essence Theft
Ahri gains a stack of Essence Theft whenever she hits an enemy with an ability. At 9 stacks, her next ability heals her for a percentage of the damage dealt.
Q - Orb of Deception
Ahri sends out an orb that deals magic damage on the way out and true damage on the way back. This is her primary poke and wave-clearing tool.
W - Fox-Fire
Ahri summons three fox-fires that target nearby enemies, prioritizing champions. This ability is great for burst damage and finishing off low-health targets.
E - Charm
Ahri blows a kiss that charms the first enemy hit, causing them to walk harmlessly toward her. This ability is crucial for setting up kills and disrupting enemies.
R - Spirit Rush
Ahri dashes in a target direction, firing essence bolts at nearby enemies. She can use this ability up to three times before it goes on cooldown. This is her primary tool for engaging, escaping, and repositioning in fights.

Summoner Spells

Always
		Flash is essential for Ahri as it provides her with additional mobility, allowing her to escape dangerous situations or secure kills with her combo.
Favorite
		Ignite is a great choice for Ahri as it provides additional kill pressure in lane and helps secure early leads.
Situational
		Teleport can be useful for Ahri if you need to split push or join teamfights quickly from across the map.

Gameplay Tips

Use

Q to poke enemies and clear waves. Aim to hit both the minion wave and your opponent.
Save E for key moments, such as setting up ganks or interrupting enemy engages.
Use W and Q together for quick burst damage.
Use R to reposition in fights, dodge skill shots, or chase down fleeing enemies.
Roam to other lanes with R to secure kills and help your team.
Always keep an eye on your passive stacks to maximize healing during trades.

Matchups

Good Matchups:

Immobile mages like Veigar or Syndra.
Melee assassins like Yasuo or Zed (if played correctly).

Bad Matchups:

Long-range mages like Xerath or Lux.
Tanky champions like Galio or Kassadin.

Conclusion

Ahri is a fun and rewarding champion to play. With her mix of burst damage, mobility, and crowd control, she can dominate games when played correctly. Focus on landing your skill shots, roaming effectively, and outplaying your opponents to carry your team to victory.