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Akali Build & Runes

If you're looking for the best rune build for Akali we've got you covered. Below you can find the best items and runes to build for Akali, as determined by calculations of thousands of Plat+ League of Legends games. If you are already familiar with how to play Akali this is a great resource to quickly get a good rune selection for Patch 13.23. However, if you are a new Akali player we highly recommend reading through some of the guides above to learn why this build is strong on Akali!

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Patch 13.23: 118,555 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Precision

Resolve

Second Best

50%

Win Rate 21% Pickrate

Domination

Resolve

Third Best

50%

Win Rate 3% Pickrate

Domination

Precision

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 43% Pickrate

Third Best

50%

Win Rate 4% Pickrate

Second Best

49%

Win Rate 21% Pickrate

Third Best

47%

Win Rate 4% Pickrate

Second Best

52%

Win Rate 9% Pickrate

Third Best

56%

Win Rate 8% Pickrate

Passive Ability

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 25% Pickrate

Passive Ability

Third Best

50%

Win Rate 2% Pickrate

Passive Ability

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Patch 13.23: 118,555 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Precision

Resolve

Second Best

50%

Win Rate 11% Pickrate

Domination

Resolve

Third Best

48%

Win Rate 3% Pickrate

Precision

Domination

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 38% Pickrate

Third Best

48%

Win Rate 10% Pickrate

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 31% Pickrate

Third Best

44%

Win Rate 4% Pickrate

Second Best

52%

Win Rate 8% Pickrate

Third Best

59%

Win Rate 6% Pickrate

Passive Ability

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 40% Pickrate

Passive Ability

Third Best

49%

Win Rate 2% Pickrate

Passive Ability

Akali Counters

Learn Akali's counters and discover matchups where they have an advantage! When you're starting a game of League of Legends you should always keep in mind if you'll be at an advantage or disadvantage against your opponent, so you can know whether to bully them or play safe. You can find detailed breakdowns of each matchup on CounterStats, and you can also check out some Akali guides to see how to build and play against other champions you may find yourself up against!

This counter data is for Akali MIDDLE in Plat+ games. The percent shown is the enemy champion's counter rating against Akali. Counter rating is our own statistic that factors in counter kills, overall kills, early lead ratio, comeback ratio, and win percent to give the whole picture of that champion's effectiveness as a counter pick.

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Akali Skins

Find Akali's skins and when they were last on sale. Never miss a sale for your favorite skin by using our Wish List feature! You can also find all Akali skins and chromas on Akali's skins page.

Skin Release Wishlist Popularity Cost

Prestige Coven Akali

Limited Edition

October 11, 2023

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Coven Akali

October 11, 2023

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DRX Akali

Special Events

June 1, 2023

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Star Guardian Akali

Legendary

July 27, 2022

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1820

Crime City Nightmare Akali

August 26, 2021

+ Wishlist

K/DA ALL OUT Akali

October 29, 2020

Wishlist

True Damage Akali

November 10, 2019

+ Wishlist

PROJECT: Akali

August 1, 2019

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K/DA Akali Prestige Edition

Limited Edition

December 6, 2018

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K/DA Akali

November 3, 2018

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Sashimi Akali

September 8, 2016

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750

Headhunter Akali

March 23, 2015

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Silverfang Akali

November 29, 2011

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Blood Moon Akali

July 7, 2011

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Nurse Akali

January 4, 2011

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All-Star Akali

Legacy

June 28, 2010

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Stinger Akali

Legacy

May 11, 2010

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520

Infernal Akali

Legacy

May 11, 2010

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520

Classic Akali

Original

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Akali's Abilities

Assassin's Mark Akali's Passive

500

When Akali hits an enemy champion with an ability, she reveals a ring around them for 4 seconds and gains 30 / 40 / 50 / 60% movement speed towards the ring. Crossing the ring causes Akali's next attack to have doubled range and deal an additional 35-182 (+55% of ability power) (+0.6 per bonus attack damage) magic damage.

Five Point Strike Akali's Q Ability

500

110 / 100 / 90 / 80 / 70

1.5

Akali slings kunai in an arc, dealing 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 / 145 (+60% of ability power) (+0.65 of attack damage) magic damage and slowing enemies at the tip by 50% for 0.5 seconds.

Twilight Shroud Akali's W Ability

250

Akali drops a smoke bomb, unleashing a spreading cover of smoke lasting 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 6.5 / 7 seconds and granting herself 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% movement speed decaying over 2 seconds.

Akali increases her energy by 100 while the shroud is active. While inside the smoke, Akali is invisible.

Shuriken Flip Akali's E Ability

825

16 / 14.5 / 13 / 11.5 / 10

Akali flips backwards as she throws a shuriken, dealing 30 / 56.25 / 82.5 / 108.75 / 135 (+36% of ability power) (+0.255 per attack damage) magic damage and marking the first enemy or smoke cloud hit. Akali can recast this once to dash to the marked target, dealing 70 / 131.25 / 192.5 / 253.75 / 315 (+84% of ability power) (+0.595 per attack damage) magic damage.

Perfect Execution Akali's Ultimate (R) Ability

675

100 / 80 / 60 / 60 / 60

Akali vaults over an enemy champion, dealing 80 / 220 / 360 (+30% of ability power) (+0.5 per bonus attack damage) magic damage to all enemies in her path.

Akali can recast after 2.5 seconds to execute a piercing thrust, dashing and dealing 60 / 130 / 200 (+30% of ability power) to 180 / 390 / 600 (+90% of ability power) magic damage depending on missing health.

Questions About Akali

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What to take against AKALİ ZED

Asked by Dogukn on November 4, 2023

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Champion Pool

Asked by HunterR345 on November 29, 2020

Hi, I want to expand my champion pool but i don't know what champions should I add. I mostly play assasins but I'm interested in adding some mages. I play in the midlane and my most played champs are Katarina and Akali. Could you recommend me...

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Is there time?

Asked by BlackRoseGirl on April 23, 2020

So, My eventual goal in League of Legends is to get mastery 7 on Akali and Irelia (along with a few others), but I am almost level 30, and I don’t even have mastery 2 on either one of them yet! They are the champions I enjoy playing the most, and...

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When do you engage as Akali?

Asked by Marumo on April 5, 2020

I've been trying to learn [[Akali]] (I've been searching for a main for like 3 seasons, and think it might be her!) and I've run into a problem. I've no idea what I'm actually looking for in order to get a kill as her. I've read a tonne of guides...

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Liandry’s torment?

Asked by BlackRoseGirl on January 16, 2020

So, I guess I am a little confused about what all has the ability to proc Liandry’s. Akali’s passive,Elise’s spider minions,Fizz’s W passive,Illaoi’s tentacles,Jax’s/Diana’s/Vi’s/Twisted Fate’s third hits,Qiyana’s passive,Rammus’s passive,Twitch’s...

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How to play Akali

Asked by WhosTrunks on December 13, 2019

How to play as Akali, Wich Lane, Any information i would like to kno de wae to play HAHAHA

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abilities combos

Asked on October 9, 2018

what is akali's abilities combo

Can Akali still jungle after her rework?

Asked by Silverman43 on August 1, 2018

I like off-meta junglers and I used to play akali jungle too. It was okay because of her passive healing and her E. So im wondering if it's still okay after her rework. I have seen a few videos, but with a variety of different play styles. AD...

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akali counter

Asked on June 15, 2018

helo there, it would be great if i know how to counter akali, if you know pls anser, thxs

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How To Akali?

Asked by Slowbob on March 20, 2018

I don't know how to counter Heimerdinger as Akali. I usually play safe under turret. But then they roam bot and feed themselves... I don't know how not to tilt/how to play Akali without inting... I need help on how to play Akali better......

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Which champion is better to main akali or diana? (Mid)

Asked by Jin Sin on August 11, 2017

I went through extensive elimination to choose what champion to main in the midlane and now i cant make up my mind between those two so i need detailed explaination if possible to support your reasoning. Thank you and add me any time ingame (Jin...

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Which assasin do you like the best?

Asked by DeathWalker1 on November 3, 2016

WHAT ASSASIN DO YOU LIKE THE BEST?

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Akali vs. Graves

Asked by souleater98 on August 16, 2016

Around 1 or 2 weeks ago I had a game where I was playing akali toplane and I was going against a graves. I always lost against him but it was very close and I'm really ashamed XD the guy was platinum and I'm unranked so I think that I probably was...

What to buy first Akali or Malzahar

Asked on August 8, 2016

What to buy first Akali or Malzahar