
League of Legends: Everything You Need to Know About Akali, The Rogue Assassin
Introducing Akali, the Rogue Assassin - a deadly ninja who excels at swift assassinations and elusive combat. Her unique energy-based abilities allow her to outmaneuver opponents while dealing devastating damage.
Core Abilities:
Assassin's Mark (Passive)
- Creates a ring around enemies hit by abilities
- Grants movement speed when moving away from the ring
- Empowers next attack with bonus range and magic damage
Five Point Strike (Q)
- Throws kunais in a cone, dealing magic damage
- Slows targets hit at maximum range
- Deals bonus damage to minions at max rank
Twilight Shroud (W)
- Creates an expanding smoke cloud
- Grants invisibility and movement speed inside
- Restores energy on cast
Shuriken Flip (E)
- Flips backward while throwing a shuriken forward
- Marks targets hit
- Can recast to dash to marked targets
Perfect Execution (R)
- Two-part dash ability
- First cast deals physical damage and stuns
- Second cast executes low health targets with bonus damage
Key Strengths:
- Exceptional mobility with multiple dashes
- Strong burst damage potential
- Effective target access through stealth
- Energy-based resource system
- Flexible build paths (AD or AP)
Best Played:
- Mid lane
- Top lane
- As an assassin targeting priority targets
- By players who enjoy high-mobility champions

Akali champion render
Recent Balance Changes:
- Base health increased to 600
- Energy costs adjusted
- Various ability damage tweaks
- Stealth mechanics refined
Master Akali's abilities to become a lethal assassin, using her mobility and stealth to outplay opponents while executing precision strikes on key targets.
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