
Akali Champion Guide: Complete Assassin Mastery for Patch 15.4.1
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Assassin champion excelling in mid lane, Akali combines high mobility with burst damage potential. While mechanically challenging for beginners, mastering her energy-based kit offers considerable outplay potential.

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Ability Overview:
- Q (Five Point Strike): Short-range skillshot dealing magic damage in an area
- W (Twilight Shroud): Creates expanding smoke cloud granting invisibility and movement speed
- E (Shuriken Flip): Backward dash throwing a shuriken, can reactivate to dash to hit targets
- R (Perfect Execution): Two-part ultimate - targeted dash followed by direction-free execution
- Passive (Assassin's Mark): Hitting champions creates a ring, moving through it empowers next auto-attack
Skill Priority:
- Q (Five Point Strike)
- E (Shuriken Flip)
- W (Twilight Shroud)
- R (Perfect Execution) when available
Core Build Path:
- Starting: Doran's Ring + Health Potions
- Core Items: Hextech Rocketbelt, Zhonya's Hourglass, Shadowflame
- Situational: Demonic Embrace, Void Staff, Rabadon's Deathcap
Combat Tips:
- Short Trades: E backward → Q → Passive auto → retreat
- Full Combo: R1 → E1 → E2 → Q → Passive auto → R2
- Use W strategically for energy regeneration and repositioning
- Save R2 for execution damage on low-health targets
- Weave passive auto-attacks between abilities for maximum damage
The key to mastering Akali lies in managing her energy resources and knowing when to engage. Focus on farming safely until level 6, then look for roaming opportunities and solo kills. In teamfights, wait for key cooldowns before diving priority targets.
For optimal success, practice her passive ring mechanics in the training tool and focus on proper energy management during extended fights.
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