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Akali counters and synergies

Matchup page
In-game title
the Rogue Assassin
Lane
Mid
Source tier
A
  • 8picks that punish it
  • 5picks that work with it
  • 4pages name it as their answer

Harder matchups for this pick

Useful alongside this pick

  • Shenthe Eye of TwilightBaron / Top1S
  • Galiothe ColossusMid11S
  • Nautilusthe Titan of the DepthsSupport35A
  • Jarvan IVthe Exemplar of DemaciaJungle1S
  • Amumuthe Sad MummyJungle1S

Champion pages that name this pick as their answer

  • Ahrithe Nine-Tailed FoxMid1S+
  • GwenThe Hallowed SeamstressBaron / Top20S
  • Oriannathe Lady of ClockworkMid4S
  • SyndraThe Dark SovereignMid4A

Matchup tips: picks that punish it

Galio

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • 2 SHIELD OF DURAND is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, so trade while it is on cooldown.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so 2 SHIELD OF DURAND lets this counter stay on it.

Pantheon

  • Usually met from Jungle while this pick plays Mid so the matchup is decided in rotations and team fights more than in lane.
  • 2 SHIELD VAULT is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Mortal Reminder as its answer to that.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so 2 SHIELD VAULT lets this counter stay on it.

Vex

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • Both kits move: ULTIMATE SHADOW SURGE against this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP so spend yours second whenever you can.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Oceanid's Trident as its answer to that.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Luden's Echo

Lissandra

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • ULTIMATE FROZEN TOMB is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Oceanid's Trident as its answer to that.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so ULTIMATE FROZEN TOMB lets this counter stay on it.

Orianna

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Morellonomicon as its answer to that.
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Conqueror
  • Reviewed champion pages that name it as an answer: 4

Twisted Fate

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • 2 Pick a Card is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Oceanid's Trident as its answer to that.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so 2 Pick a Card lets this counter stay on it.

Veigar

  • Mid is also this pick's lane, so the two meet head-on in lane.
  • 3 EVENT HORIZON is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, and the reviewed build for this counter keeps Oceanid's Trident as its answer to that.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so 3 EVENT HORIZON lets this counter stay on it.

Renekton

  • Usually met from Baron / Top while this pick plays Mid so the matchup is decided in rotations and team fights more than in lane.
  • 2 RUTHLESS PREDATOR is crowd control in Riot's text, and this pick's 3 SHURIKEN FLIP is a dash or blink, so hold your control for the moment it commits.
  • This pick's 2 TWILIGHT SHROUD shields or heals, so trade while it is on cooldown.
  • This pick has no crowd control in Riot's text, so 2 RUTHLESS PREDATOR lets this counter stay on it.

Matchup tips: picks that work with it

Shen

  • Plays Baron / Top next to this pick's Mid so the two can coordinate lane pressure and objective timing.
  • This pick has no shield of its own, and ULTIMATE STAND UNITED supplies one.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Heartsteel
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Grasp of the Undying

Galio

  • Shares the lane Mid with this pick, so this link is about team-fight pairing rather than a lane duo.
  • This pick has no shield of its own, and ULTIMATE HERO'S ENTRANCE supplies one.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Yordle Trap
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Ice Overlord

Nautilus

  • Plays Support next to this pick's Mid so the two can coordinate lane pressure and objective timing.
  • This pick has no shield of its own, and 2 TITAN'S WRATH supplies one.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Warmog's Armor
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Ice Overlord

Jarvan IV

  • Plays Jungle next to this pick's Mid so the two can coordinate lane pressure and objective timing.
  • This pick has no shield of its own, and 2 Golden Aegis supplies one.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Trinity Force
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Conqueror

Amumu

  • Plays Jungle next to this pick's Mid so the two can coordinate lane pressure and objective timing.
  • The reviewed build opens with: Searing Crown
  • The reviewed rune page includes: Ice Overlord
  • Reviewed champion pages that name it as an answer: 1

Kit notes are keyword matches over Riot's ability text and the reviewed builds of both champions. They are guidance, not win rates.

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Quick answers

Who counters Akali in Wild Rift?

In the matchup data documented in Rift Lab, these are the harder matchups for Akali: Galio (Mid), Pantheon (Jungle), Vex (Mid), Lissandra (Mid), Orianna (Mid), Twisted Fate (Mid), Veigar (Mid), Renekton (Baron / Top). This is a documented matchup list, not a win rate: TheNexus does not publish win-rate or pick-rate figures it cannot source.

How do you play against Akali in Wild Rift?

Riot's ability text for Akali describes a dash, leap or blink in SHURIKEN FLIP (ability 3), PERFECT EXECUTION (ultimate); healing or regeneration in TWILIGHT SHROUD (ability 2). Plan around those abilities before a trade or a fight. These notes are keyword matches over the ability text only, not a rating of how strong Akali is, so read the full descriptions on this page.

What is the best build for Akali in Wild Rift?

The Nexus-reviewed core build for Akali, in purchase order: Infinity Orb then Lich Bane then Rabadon's Deathcap then Boots of Mana. Runes: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Chain Assault, Eyeball Collector, Second Wind. Situational swaps: against enemy shields: Oceanid's Trident; against enemy crowd control: Banshee's Veil. This is a reviewed snapshot (patch 7.2b), not a build ranked by win rate.

Which lane and role does Akali play in Wild Rift?

Akali is a Assassin by Riot's classification and is played in Mid. Riot rates the difficulty High. On our tier-list snapshot (patch 7.2b) it shows A tier from its external source, which is a snapshot letter and not a TheNexus win rate.

Every answer here is built from Rift Lab data and Riot's own ability text. Where the data is missing we say so instead of guessing.

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