Akali Build Guide for Wild Rift

Assassin's Mark

(Passive)

When Akali hits one of her active abilities (Five Point Strike, Shuriken Flip or Perfect Execution) on a champion, it reveals a ring for a few seconds. Stepping outside the ring makes Akali's next auto attack an empowered attack and gives Akali movement speed when walking towards enemy champions.

The best way to utilise Akali's passive is when your lane opponent walks up to kill a minion. Look to hit the enemy champion with Five Point Strike to put them under pressure and try to deny them last hitting a minion.

Five Point Strike

(1)

Akali throws kunais, dealing magic damage. Enemies struck at the maximum range are slowed, making it easier to hit Shuriken Flip and her other abilities.

Five Point Strike has a very low cooldown, allowing you to use this ability to last-hit minions, harass your lane opponent, and activate your passive. Practice hitting enemies at maximum range with Five Point Strike, as if you do, you can instantly proc your Assassin Mark as you will be outside the circle range.

Twilight Shroud

(2)

Akali creates a smoke cloud that expands over time and grants energy. While inside the smoke cloud, Akali becomes invisible and gains increased movement speed.

Twilight Shroud is one of Akali's most important abilities for escaping and repositioning. You can hide in your Twilight Shroud whilst invisible to dodge enemy abilities and incoming damage. Using Twilight Shroud in a teamfight helps you create pressure since you can reposition yourself and choose the right target to jump on without the enemies seeing you.

Shuriken Flip

(3)

Akali throws a shuriken, dealing damage and marking the target. If the shuriken hits, you can press the ability again, dashing to the marked target and dealing damage.

Hitting Shuriken Flip is crucial to landing Akali's full combo. Only use this ability when you're sure you miss. If you are not confident about hitting a target with your shuriken, you can cast this ability backwards. This means that Akali will flip towards the enemy, and you can use Five Point Strike or Perfect Execution to engage on the enemy. Shuriken Flip is a great way to proc your passive Assassin Mark. When you hit an enemy champion, you will already be outside the circle, so you can dash in and do extra damage. But be careful when using the second part of Shuriken Flip because you might travel into a dangerous zone and die very quickly.

Perfect Execution

(Ultimate)

First Cast: Akali dashes through an enemy, dealing magic damage.

Second Cast: Akali dashes in a direction, dealing more damage based on the enemy's missing health.

Since the second cast's damage is based on the enemy's missing health, you only want to use it at the end of your combo or just before the timer ends. However, since the second cast can be used in any direction, it can also be used as an escape mechanic after killing an enemy.