Akshan Top Build Guide

Core Build:

• First Item: Statikk Shiv
• Boots: Boots of Swiftness
• Second Item: The Collector
• Third Item: Infinity Edge
• Fourth Item: Lord Dominik's Regards
• Fifth Item: Rapid Firecannon

Runes: Primary (Precision):

• Keystone: Press the Attack
• Presence of Mind
• Legend: Alacrity
• Coup de Grace

Secondary (Resolve):

• Bone Plating
• Overgrowth

Shards:

• Offense: Attack Speed
• Flex: Adaptive Force
• Defense: Health Scaling (adjustable based on matchup)

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Ignite

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Tips:

• Save your E for escapes during laning phase
• Auto-attack before Q to maximize passive proc potential
• Use Ultimate when enemy CC abilities are on cooldown

Best Matchups:

• Aurora (90.9% WR)
• Mel (80.0% WR)
• Varus (77.8% WR)

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

• Vladimir (18.8% WR)
• Ornn (23.1% WR)
• Gragas (25.0% WR)
• Yasuo (30.0% WR)
• Vayne (31.3% WR)

Best Synergies:

• Karthus (56.2% WR)
• Amumu (55.6% WR)
• Hecarim (55.6% WR)
• Shaco (55.2% WR)
• Gwen (53.8% WR)

Overall Win Rate: 50.3% (based on 328 matches)

Situational Considerations:

• Adjust defensive rune shards based on lane opponent damage type
• Build path may vary depending on enemy team composition
• Consider matchup-specific itemization against heavy AP or AD teams

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