
Comprehensive Akshan Mid Guide: Matchups, Tips & Pro Builds
Akshan Mid Ultimate Guide
Akshan's matchups, combos, and essential strategies to dominate mid lane.

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Unfavorable Matchups:
- Naafiri (43.5% WR)
- Lissandra (44.1% WR)
- Irelia (44.2% WR)
- Anivia (44.5% WR)
- Kayle (45.7% WR)
- Diana (45.9% WR)
Favorable Matchups:
- Smolder (61.8% WR)
- Karma (60.0% WR)
- LeBlanc (58.5% WR)
- Qiyana (58.2% WR)
- Zed (57.9% WR)
- Yone (57.8% WR)
Best Jungle Synergies:
- Karthus (56.7% WR)
- Hecarim (55.8% WR)
- Amumu (55.2% WR)
- Gwen (53.8% WR)
- Master Yi (53.7% WR)
- Shaco (53.5% WR)
Essential Tips:
- E (Heroic Swing) Management
- Save your E for escapes during laning phase
- Using E aggressively leaves you vulnerable to ganks
- Only engage with E when you're confident in securing a kill
- Ability Sequencing
- Auto-attack before using Q
- Q applies passive stacks efficiently
- Chain abilities to maximize passive procs
- Ultimate Usage
- Wait for enemies to use their CC abilities
- Track interrupt abilities before casting
- Use from safe positions to ensure full channel
These fundamentals will help you master Akshan's playstyle and maximize your impact in mid lane.
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