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Champions 4.1.13 · en_US

Akali

The Fist of Shadow

Assassin Resource: Energy
Attack 5
Defense 3
Magic 8
Difficulty 6

Abilities

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Twin Disciplines

Passive
Discipline of Force: Akali's basic attacks deal an additional 6% bonus magic damage, increasing by 1% for every 6 Ability Power.

Discipline of Might: Akali gains 6% Spell Vamp, increasing by 1% for every 6 Bonus Attack Damage.

Ability videos show the latest version of the spells; they may differ on older patches.

Skins

6

  • Stinger Akali

  • Crimson Akali

  • All-star Akali

  • Nurse Akali

  • Blood Moon Akali

  • Silverfang Akali

Lore

There exists an ancient order originating in the Ionian Isles dedicated to the preservation of balance. Order, chaos, light, darkness -- all things must exist in perfect harmony for such is the way of the universe. This order is known as the Kinkou and it employs a triumvirate of shadow warriors to uphold its causes in the world. Akali is one of these shadow warriors, entrusted with the sacred duty of Pruning the Tree - eliminating those who threaten the equilibrium of Valoran.

A prodigal martial artist, Akali began training with her mother as soon as she could make a fist. Her mother's discipline was relentless and unforgiving, but predicated on the fundamental principle: ''We do that which must be done.'' When the Kinkou inducted her into the order at the age of fourteen, she could slice a dangling chain with a chop of her hand. There was no question - she would succeed her mother as the Fist of Shadow. She has had to do much in this role which others might find morally questionable, but to her it is in service of her mother's inviolable doctrine. She now works with her fellows Shen and Kennen to enforce the balance of Valoran. This hallowed pursuit has unsurprisingly led the triumvirate to the Fields of Justice.

''The Fist of Shadow strikes from the cover of death itself. Do not impede the balance.''

Tips

Playing as

  • Akali excels at killing weaker characters. Let your team initiate and then strike at the people in the back.
  • Find the balance between storing Essence of Shadows, and using Shadow Dance before having max charges.

Playing against

  • Akali can still be hit by area effect spells while invisible inside Twilight Shroud.
  • Akali greatly benefits from both Mejai's Soulstealer and the Sword of the Occult. Watch which items she gets and prioritize her accordingly.
  • Return to base if your Health is low and Akali has multiple charges of her ultimate.

In the latest patch

Unchanged since patch 3.10.2

History

  1. Changed in patch 4.5.4
  2. Patches 3.10.2 to 4.4.3Roles
  3. Patches 3.8.1 to 3.9.7Tips (playing as), Passive: description
  4. Patches 3.7.1 to 3.7.9Lore, Tips (playing as), Tips (playing against), Passive: name, Passive: description, Mark of the Assassin (Q): name, Twilight Shroud (W): name, Crescent Slash (E): name, Shadow Dance (R): name, Mark of the Assassin (Q): description, Twilight Shroud (W): description, Crescent Slash (E): description, Shadow Dance (R): description, Mark of the Assassin (Q): cooldown, Twilight Shroud (W): cooldown, Crescent Slash (E): cooldown, Shadow Dance (R): cooldown, Mark of the Assassin (Q): cost, Twilight Shroud (W): cost, Crescent Slash (E): cost, Shadow Dance (R): cost, Mark of the Assassin (Q): range, Twilight Shroud (W): range, Crescent Slash (E): range, Shadow Dance (R): range, Mark of the Assassin (Q): ranks, Twilight Shroud (W): ranks, Crescent Slash (E): ranks, Shadow Dance (R): ranks, Skins, Skin name (84000), Skin name (84001), Skin name (84002), Skin name (84003), Skin name (84004), Skin name (84005), Skin name (84006)
  5. Patches 3.6.14 to 3.6.15Lore, Resource, Tips (playing as), Tips (playing against), Passive: name, Passive: description, Mark of the Assassin (Q): name, Twilight Shroud (W): name, Crescent Slash (E): name, Shadow Dance (R): name, Mark of the Assassin (Q): description, Twilight Shroud (W): description, Crescent Slash (E): description, Shadow Dance (R): description, Mark of the Assassin (Q): cooldown, Twilight Shroud (W): cooldown, Crescent Slash (E): cooldown, Shadow Dance (R): cooldown, Mark of the Assassin (Q): cost, Twilight Shroud (W): cost, Crescent Slash (E): cost, Shadow Dance (R): cost, Mark of the Assassin (Q): range, Twilight Shroud (W): range, Crescent Slash (E): range, Shadow Dance (R): range, Mark of the Assassin (Q): ranks, Twilight Shroud (W): ranks, Crescent Slash (E): ranks, Shadow Dance (R): ranks
  6. Patches 0.152.55 to 0.154.3Move speed
  7. Patches 0.151.2 to 0.151.101