
Akshan Mid Lane Build and Guide - Season 15 Top Builds, Runes and Counters
Akshan Mid Build Guide - Patch 15.3
The most effective Akshan Mid build currently maintains a 53.5% win rate across 6,732 matches. Here's everything you need to know to maximize your success.
Core Build:
- First Item: Statikk Shiv
- Boots: Boots of Swiftness
- Core Items: The Collector, Infinity Edge
- Final Items: Lord Dominik's Regards, Rapid Firecannon
Summoner Spells:
- Flash
- Ignite
Optimal Runes:
- Primary: Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
- Secondary: Bone Plating, Overgrowth
- Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling
Skill Order: Q > E > W
Key Matchups: Strong Against (Win Rate):
- Smolder (63.0%)
- Karma (60.0%)
- Qiyana (59.6%)
- LeBlanc (59.2%)
- Yone (58.4%)
Weak Against (Win Rate):
- Naafiri (42.4%)
- Kayle (42.7%)
- Anivia (43.3%)
- Lissandra (45.0%)
- Irelia (45.5%)
Essential Tips:
- Save your E for crucial moments - you're vulnerable without it
- Auto-attack before Q to maximize Passive procs
- Time Ultimate usage when enemy CC is on cooldown
Best Synergies (Duo):
- Karthus (56.2%)
- Amumu (55.6%)
- Hecarim (55.6%)
- Shaco (55.2%)
- Gwen (53.8%)
Alternative Builds:
- Assassin Build: Kraken Slayer > Mercury's Treads > The Collector > Infinity Edge > Mortal Reminder > Immortal Shieldbow (52.4% WR)
- Off-Meta Build: Switch to Electrocute runes with Statikk Shiv rush (46.8% WR)
Situational Items: Adjust your build based on matchup and team composition, particularly considering defensive options against your lane opponent's damage type.
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