Mid Matchup

Akali vs Ahri

Patch: 15.15 (25.15)
League: Platinum+
Akali

Akali

the Rogue Assassin
Mid
Akali Mid Overall Win Rate
49.73%

Matchup Win Rate

48.6%
Akali vs Ahri Wins
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51.4%
Ahri vs Akali Wins
Ahri

Ahri

the Nine-Tailed Fox
Mid
Ahri Mid Overall Win Rate
49.89%

Akali vs Ahri - Mid Matchup Guide Patch 15.15 (25.15)

Akali Mid vs Ahri Mid - Who is stronger?

Akali Mid struggles against Ahri (48.6% win rate) based on 1868 games. This matchup can be tricky for Akali players.

View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Akali Mid vs Ahri Mid in patch 15.15 (25.15), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 77.6% in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup Analysis

Current meta showdown: Akali (6.3% pick rate, 7th most popular out of 58 Mid champions) versus Ahri (10.2%, 1st place). These two mid lane titans clash constantly, making matchup mastery a decisive factor in your climb. Identical tiers, different outcomes: Despite matching B+-tier ratings, Akali struggles with only 48.6% win rate. Ahri's mechanics prove more effective in this particular confrontation. Every edge matters: In this tough matchup, the proven Electrocute + Sudden Impact combination (65.4% win rate) plus optimal itemization Stormsurge, Shadowflame, Mejai's Soulstealer, and Sorcerer's Shoes boosts your chances from 48.6% to 77.6% - potentially game-changing.

Survive and scale: Akali faces both matchup (48.61%) and farming disadvantages (6.61 vs 7.28/min). With a 0.67 CS/min deficit, prioritize safe farming and jungle assistance. Damage doesn't equal wins: Akali outputs more damage (798 vs 720/min, 2nd place) but still loses the matchup. The issue likely lies in survivability, mobility, or damage timing rather than raw output. Complete dominance by Ahri: leads in both matchup win rate (51.4%) and KDA (2.60 vs 2.40, 11th vs 25th place). Akali players need exceptional preparation to overcome this counter-pick.

Akali vs Ahri - Mid Stats Comparison

Akali Mid
Akali Mid		Versus
Ahri Mid
Ahri Mid
B+TierB+
48.6%Matchup Winrate51.4%
49.73%Role Winrate49.89%
#41Winrate Rank#39
6.3%Pickrate10.2%
2.4Average KDA2.6
394Gold per Minute409
6.61CS/Min7.28
0.26Wards per Minute0.37
798Damage per Minute720

How to Beat Ahri as Akali (Mid)

Despite the slight difference in effectiveness, in the Akali versus Ahri matchup in the mid lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.

The magic damage that Akali deals remains relevant in the late game. Look for opportunities to initiate or counter-initiate. Ahri has mixed damage, be careful as it may be harder to defend if the opponent gets ahead or plays aggressively.

Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Ahri, ranking 13th (versus 30th for Akali) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.6 versus 2.4) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.

Key aspects of the Akali Mid versus Ahri Mid matchup

In this difficult confrontation, it is critically important for the Akali player to avoid attempts to force trades and all-ins with the Ahri player, as the matchup requires a patient and calculated approach. Extended trades without clear tactical advantage often lead to unfavorable consequences, and ignoring opportunities to receive team support can be a fatal mistake for game progression.

Akali vs Ahri: Mid Lane Summoner Spells

Most Popular

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Teleport
Teleport After a brief channel, become untargetable and travel to an allied unit. Upgrades into Unleashed Teleport, which significantly increases travel speed.
45.7% Win Rate62.8% Pick Rate

Highest Win Rate

Flash
Flash Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Heal
Heal Restores Health and grants Move Speed to you and target allied champion.
50.2% Win Rate0.2% Pick Rate

Akali vs Ahri: Mid Lane Runes

Most Frequent Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Ultimate Hunter
Ultimate Hunter Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Ultimate Hunter

Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…

Secondary Path
Resolve
Second Wind
Second Wind After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health +3 over 10s.

Second Wind

After taking damage from an enemy champion, heal for 4% of your missing health …

Overgrowth
Overgrowth Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanently gaining 3 maximum health for every 8.

When you've absorbed 120 monsters or enemy minions, gain an additional 3.5% maximum health.

Overgrowth

Absorb life essence from monsters or enemy minions that die near you, permanent…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

48.1% Win Rate76.6% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Runes

Primary Path
Domination
Electrocute
Electrocute Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive damage.

Damage: 70 - 240 (+0.1 bonus AD, +0.05 AP) damage.
Cooldown: 20s

'We called them the Thunderlords, for to speak of their lightning was to invite disaster.'

Electrocute

Hitting a champion with 3 separate attacks or abilities within 3s deals bonus adaptive da…

Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on level to enemy champions after using a dash, leap, blink, teleport, or when leaving stealth for 4s.

Cooldown: 10s

Sudden Impact

Damaging basic attacks and abilities deal a bonus 20 - 80 True Damage based on …

Grisly Mementos
Grisly Mementos Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.

Gain 6 Trinket Haste for each collected. In game modes where vision Trinkets do not exist, instead gain 3 Summoner Spell Haste.

Grisly Mementos

Collect 1 memento on champion takedowns, up to 18 total.Gain 6 Trinket Haste fo…

Ultimate Hunter
Ultimate Hunter Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bounty Hunter stack. Bounty Hunter stacks are earned the first time you get a takedown on each enemy champion.

Ultimate Hunter

Your ultimate gains 6 Ability Haste, plus an additional 5 Ability Haste per Bou…

Secondary Path
Sorcery
Nimbus Cloak
Nimbus Cloak After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s and allows you to pass through units.

Increase: 14% - 40% Move Speed based on the Summoner Spell's cooldown. (Higher cooldown Summoner Spells grant more Move Speed).

Nimbus Cloak

After casting a Summoner Spell, gain a Move Speed increase that lasts for 2s an…

Scorch
Scorch Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus magic damage based on level after 1s.

Cooldown: 10s

Scorch

Your next damaging ability hit sets champions on fire dealing 20 - 40 bonus mag…

Adaptive
Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force
Adaptive Force Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Adaptive Force

Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power

Scaling Health
Scaling Health Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

Scaling Health

Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18

65.4% Win Rate1.5% Pick Rate

Akali vs Ahri: Mid Lane Item Builds

Most Popular Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Shield
Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
48.1% Win Rate74.8% Pick Rate
Popular Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Sorcerer's Shoes (1100 gold) 12 Magic Penetration
45 Move Speed
47.5% Win Rate79.4% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.7% Win Rate13.6% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
66.0% Win Rate0.2% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hextech Alternator
Hextech Alternator (1100 gold) 45 Ability Power
Revved
Damaging a champion deals bonus magic damage.
->
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Zhonya's Hourglass
Zhonya's Hourglass (3250 gold) 105 Ability Power
50 Armor

Time Stop
Enter Stasis for 2.5 seconds.
49.5% Win Rate23.7% Pick Rate
Final Build
Void Staff
Void Staff (3000 gold) 95 Ability Power
40% Magic Penetration
49.6% Win Rate25.0% Pick Rate

Best Win Rate Build

Starting Items
Stealth Ward
Stealth Ward (0 gold) Active (210 - 120s, max 2 charges)
Places an Invisible Stealth Ward that grants vision for 90-120 seconds.
Doran's Shield
Doran's Shield (450 gold) 110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.
Health Potion
Health Potion (50 gold) Consume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
48.1% Win Rate74.8% Pick Rate
Highest Winrate Boots
Boots of Swiftness
Boots of Swiftness (1000 gold) 60 Move Speed
Fleetfooted
Reduce the effectiveness of Slows by 25%.
98.2% Win Rate0.1% Pick Rate
Plated Steelcaps
Plated Steelcaps (1200 gold) 25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.
66.0% Win Rate0.2% Pick Rate
Mercury's Treads
Mercury's Treads (1250 gold) 20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity
51.7% Win Rate13.6% Pick Rate
Core Build
Hextech Alternator
Hextech Alternator (1100 gold) 45 Ability Power
Revved
Damaging a champion deals bonus magic damage.
->
Stormsurge
Stormsurge (2900 gold) 90 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
4% Move Speed
Stormraider
Dealing 25% of a champion's maximum Health within 2.5s applies Squall to them and grants 25% Move Speed for 1.5 seconds.
Squall
After 2 seconds, deal magic damage. If the target dies before Squall triggers, it damages nearby enemies and grants 30 gold.
Shadowflame
Shadowflame (3200 gold) 110 Ability Power
15 Magic Penetration
Cinderbloom
Magic and true damageCritically Strikes enemies below 40% Health, dealing 20% increased damage.
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
77.6% Win Rate1.9% Pick Rate
Final Build
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
65.5% Win Rate24.8% Pick Rate
Other Items
Rabadon's Deathcap
Rabadon's Deathcap (3600 gold) 130 Ability Power
Magical Opus
Increases your total Ability Power by 30%.
65.5% Win Rate24.8% Pick Rate
Banshee's Veil
Banshee's Veil (3000 gold) 105 Ability Power
40 Magic Resist
Annul
Grants a Spell Shield that blocks the next enemy Ability.
36.4% Win Rate11.2% Pick Rate
Lich Bane
Lich Bane (3200 gold) 115 Ability Power
4% Move Speed
10 Ability Haste
Spellblade
After using an Ability, your next Attack deals bonus magic damageOn-Hit.
19.9% Win Rate5.2% Pick Rate
Mejai's Soulstealer
Mejai's Soulstealer (1500 gold) 20 Ability Power
100 Health
Glory
Takedowns grant Glory, up to 25. 10 Glory is lost on death.
Gain 5 Ability Power per Glory and 10% Move Speed at 10 or higher Glory.
100.0% Win Rate2.1% Pick Rate
Riftmaker
Riftmaker (3100 gold) 70 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Void Corruption
For each second in combat with enemy champions, deal 2% bonus damage, up to 8%. At maximum strength, gain Omnivamp.
Void Infusion
Gain 2% of your bonus Health as Ability Power.
0.0% Win Rate1.0% Pick Rate
Hextech Rocketbelt
Hextech Rocketbelt (2600 gold) 60 Ability Power
350 Health
15 Ability Haste
Supersonic
Dash in target direction, unleashing missiles that deal magic damage.
0.0% Win Rate1.0% Pick Rate

Akali vs Ahri: Mid Lane Skill (abilities) Orders

Most Frequent Skill Order

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Q
Q
Five Point Strike Akali throws out five kunai, dealing damage based on her bonus Attack Damage and Ability Power and slowing.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
W
W
Twilight Shroud Akali drops a cover of smoke and briefly gains Move Speed. While inside the shroud, Akali becomes invisible and unable to be selected by enemy spells and attacks. Attacking or using abilities will briefly reveal her.
W
W
W
W
W
E
E
Shuriken Flip Flip backward and fire a shuriken forward, dealing magic damage. The first enemy or smoke cloud hit is marked. Re-cast to dash to the marked target, dealing additional damage.
E
E
E
E
E
R
R
Perfect Execution Akali leaps in a direction, damaging enemies she strikes. Re-cast: Akali dashes in a direction, executing all enemies she strikes.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > E > W
49.0% Win Rate70.9% Pick Rate

Highest Win % Skill Order

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Q
Five Point Strike Akali throws out five kunai, dealing damage based on her bonus Attack Damage and Ability Power and slowing.
Q
Q
Q
Q
Q
R
W
Twilight Shroud Akali drops a cover of smoke and briefly gains Move Speed. While inside the shroud, Akali becomes invisible and unable to be selected by enemy spells and attacks. Attacking or using abilities will briefly reveal her.
W
W
W
W
W
R
E
Shuriken Flip Flip backward and fire a shuriken forward, dealing magic damage. The first enemy or smoke cloud hit is marked. Re-cast to dash to the marked target, dealing additional damage.
E
E
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E
R
R
Perfect Execution Akali leaps in a direction, damaging enemies she strikes. Re-cast: Akali dashes in a direction, executing all enemies she strikes.
R
R
R
Max Order: Q > W > E
68.8% Win Rate0.6% Pick Rate

Akali tips:

  • Akali excels at killing fragile champions. Let your team initiate and then strike at the people in the back.
  • Twilight Shroud offers safety in even the most dangerous situations. Use that time to save up energy for a quick strike later.

Playing Against Ahri

  • Ahri's survivability is dramatically reduced when her Ultimate, Spirit Rush, is down.
  • Stay behind minions to make Charm difficult to land, this will reduce Ahri's damage potential significantly.

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+4.6%
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+3.7%
Xerath

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+3.4%
Aurora

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+3.3%
Syndra

Akali vs Syndra

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+3.1%
Hwei

Akali vs Hwei

Akali
+2.9%
Annie

Akali vs Annie

Akali
+2.6%
Azir

Akali vs Azir

Akali
+1.9%
Ekko

Akali vs Ekko

Akali
+1.7%
Sylas

Akali vs Sylas

Akali
+1.7%
Orianna

Akali vs Orianna

Akali
+1.6%
Fizz

Akali vs Fizz

Akali
+1.5%
Aurelion Sol

Akali vs Aurelion Sol

Akali
+1.5%
Katarina

Akali vs Katarina

Akali
+1.2%
Talon

Akali vs Talon

Akali
+1.2%
Zed

Akali vs Zed

Akali
+1.1%
Irelia

Akali vs Irelia

Akali
+1.0%
Mel

Akali vs Mel

Akali
+0.6%
Yasuo

Akali vs Yasuo

Akali
-0.3%
Zoe

Akali vs Zoe

Akali
-1.5%
Qiyana

Akali vs Qiyana

Akali
-1.8%
LeBlanc

Akali vs LeBlanc

Akali
-1.8%
Taliyah

Akali vs Taliyah

Akali
-2.2%
Diana

Akali vs Diana

Akali
-2.3%
Malzahar

Akali vs Malzahar

Akali
-2.5%
Twisted Fate

Akali vs Twisted Fate

Akali
-3.1%
Galio

Akali vs Galio

Akali
-3.2%
Lux

Akali vs Lux

Akali
-3.5%
Vladimir

Akali vs Vladimir

Akali
-3.6%
Veigar

Akali vs Veigar

Akali
-4.0%
Kassadin

Akali vs Kassadin

Akali
-4.4%
Akshan

Akali vs Akshan

Akali
-4.8%
Ryze

Akali vs Ryze

Akali
-5.0%
Vex

Akali vs Vex

Akali
-5.9%
Lissandra

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