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[13.20] Viviant's Guide to Mid Akali

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Runes: Conq Mid/Top

1 2 3 4

Precision

Conqueror

Triumph

Legend: Tenacity

Last Stand

Resolve

Second Wind

Overgrowth

Bonus:

+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+65 Base Health

Spells:

1 2

Mid/Top Kill Pressure

Flash

Ignite

Items

Start Options

First Back Options Ideally

Boots Options

First Item Options

Options

Options After Mythic

Other Options that are ok.

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Ability Order 100% of the time

Akali Passive Ability

Threats & Synergies

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Aatrox

Extreme

Sustain and Trading: Aatrox has excellent sustain due to his passive ability, "Deathbringer Stance." It heals him when he lands the edge of his abilities. This sustain allows him to out-trade Akali in extended engagements, making it challenging for Akali to burst him down. Crowd Control: Aatrox's "Infernal Chains" (W) ability can immobilize Akali if she's hit by the edge of the chain. This provides Aatrox with crowd control, making it difficult for Akali to use her mobility and escape tactics effectively. Range and Poke: Aatrox's "The Darkin Blade" (Q) has decent range and can be used to poke Akali from a distance. It can be difficult for Akali to close the gap and engage without taking damage from Aatrox's abilities. Durability: Aatrox is a bruiser with relatively high health and damage output. This makes it challenging for Akali to burst him down quickly, especially in the early game. Aatrox's tankiness and sustain can give him an advantage in prolonged fights. Interrupting Akali's Combos: Aatrox's "Infernal Chains" can interrupt Akali's combos, making it harder for her to dash around and weave her abilities together. This disrupts her damage output and her ability to escape using her shroud. Ultimate Ability: Aatrox's ultimate, "World Ender," significantly increases his power, granting bonus damage and increased range on his abilities. This can make it even more challenging for Akali to duel or escape from him.

Zilean

Ideal

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Zilean

Ideal

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Role: Mid Lane / Top Lane

Introduction:

Akali is a highly mobile and elusive assassin champion known for her exceptional burst damage and assassination potential. She excels at diving into the enemy backline and eliminating key targets. To play Akali effectively, you need a good understanding of her abilities, energy management, and positioning.

Abilities:

Passive - Assassin's Mark (Dance of Blades):
Akali's auto-attacks and ability damage mark the enemy for a few seconds. Hitting a marked target with another ability or auto-attack consumes the mark and deals bonus damage. This is your primary source of damage.

Q - Five Point Strike (Thread of Fate):
Throws shurikens in a narrow arc. Hitting the center of the arc deals more damage and restores energy. This is your primary poking and farming tool.

W - Twilight Shroud (Twilight's Veil):
Creates a shroud of smoke that obscures vision and grants you invisibility when inside. Use this to escape, engage, or juke enemies. It's a crucial tool for outplaying opponents.

E - Shuriken Flip (Precision Protocol):
Flips your kama, damaging and marking the first enemy hit. Recast the ability to dash to the marked target, engaging or disengaging as needed.

R - Perfect Execution (Second R - Perfect Execution):
Your ultimate ability has two casts. The first dash does damage, and the second can be reactivated to dash again, dealing additional damage. It's a fantastic tool for securing kills.

Gameplay

Gameplay Tips:

Energy Management: Akali uses energy for her abilities. Be mindful of your energy levels, and don't waste it. Use your Q to restore energy when possible.

Combo: A common combo is Q > R1 > E > Auto-attack > Q > Auto-attack > R2. Make use of your shroud for escape or repositioning between your R1 and R2.

Map Awareness: Keep an eye on the minimap to roam and assist your teammates when necessary.

Warding: As an assassin, vision is critical. Ward well and deny the enemy vision with your W.

Positioning: Akali is all about flanking and engaging from unexpected angles. Position yourself to catch squishy targets off-guard.

Practice: Akali has a high skill ceiling. Practice her mechanics in normal games before taking her to ranked.

Remember that effective Akali play comes with experience. Understanding matchups and making smart decisions in-game is essential. Good luck on the Rift!