Akshan
The Rogue Sentinel
About Akshan
Akshan, The Rogue Sentinel, is a powerful assassin and marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on July 22, 2021 during Patch 11.15, Akshan has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.
With 4 unique skins available, Akshan offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Akshan has a decent collection of skins to choose from, giving players plenty of options to switch up their look.
As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Akshan brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.
Gameplay style
Akshan is primarily played as an assassin/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in midlane. Since their release in Patch 11.15, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Akshan's potential.
As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Akshan 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.
Akshan's story
Raising an eyebrow in the face of danger, Akshan fights evil with dashing charisma, righteous vengeance, and a conspicuous lack of shirts. He is highly skilled in the art of stealth combat, able to evade the eyes of his enemies and reappear when they least expect him. With a keen sense of justice and a legendary death-reversing weapon, he rights the wrongs of Runeterra's many scoundrels while living by his own moral code: “Don't be an ass.”
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Latest Akshan skins
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Streamers who play Akshan
Want to improve your Akshan gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Akshan. 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 Akshan's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.
Learning Akshan
Whether you're just picking up Akshan or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this assassin and marksman champion is crucial.
Champion strengths
- High burst damage potential
- Consistent damage output
- High solo kill potential
- Strong late-game scaling
Champion weaknesses
- Vulnerable to crowd control
- Weaker early game
- Relatively squishy in team fights
- Vulnerable to assassins
Akshan currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Akshan should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.
