Assassin

Akali

The Rogue Assassin

About Akali

Akali, The Rogue Assassin, is a powerful assassin champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on May 11, 2010 during Patch 1.0.0.85, Akali has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 22 unique skins available, Akali offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Akali has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Energy as their resource, Akali brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Akali is primarily played as an assassin, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in midlane and toplane. Since their release in Patch 1.0.0.85, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Akali's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Energy to cast their abilities, Akali requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Akali's story

Abandoning the Kinkou Order and her title of the Fist of Shadow, Akali now strikes alone, ready to be the deadly weapon her people need. Though she holds onto all she learned from her master Shen, she has pledged to defend Ionia from its enemies, one kill at a time. Akali may strike in silence, but her message will be heard loud and clear: fear the assassin with no master.

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Streamers who play Akali

Want to improve your Akali gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Akali. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 4 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Each card links to their channels.

Official Champion Spotlight

See Akali's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Akali

Whether you're just picking up Akali or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Akali currently costs 1575 BE or 790 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Akali should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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