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How to Play AhriMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Ahri Mid build for LoL Patch 26.14, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Essence TheftPOrb of DeceptionQFox-FireWCharmESpirit RushR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier down since last patchA#15of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.7%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate9.2%1st most picked Mid
Ban rate2.9%

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Ahri Mid Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (9.2% pick rate, 51.2% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

51.2% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Taste of Blood
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
SorcerySECONDARY
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Orb of DeceptionQFox-FireWCharmEMax Q first
Orb of Deception24579
Fox-Fire18101213
Charm31415
Spirit Rush611

Item build

9.2% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildMalignanceMalignanceShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalMalignanceMalignanceShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapBlackfire TorchBlackfire TorchDark SealDark Seal

Ahri Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Ahri holds a 52.7% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.14, 1.0 points above the Mid role average of 51.7%. That is the 15th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 9.2% pick rate (1st most played in the role) and a 2.9% ban rate, Ahri rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Ahri Mid slipped from S to A tier in Patch 26.14. A drop like this usually traces back to direct nerfs, item changes, or a meta shift toward unfavorable matchups, so respect the counter picks more than you did last patch. At A tier, Ahri is a solid ranked choice that rewards matchup knowledge more than raw stats.

Champion select decides a lot of Ahri Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Katarina (48.8% win rate for Ahri) and Zed (49.0% win rate for Ahri): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Malzahar (51.4%) and Viktor (51.2%) are the matchups to look for, where Ahri wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.14:

Frequently asked questions

Is Ahri good in Patch 26.14?

Ahri is A tier Mid in Patch 26.14 with a 52.7% win rate, 9.2% pick rate, and 2.9% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Ahri Mid after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Ahri Mid?

The best Ahri Mid build in Patch 26.14 uses Malignance, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Ahri Mid is A tier with 52.7% win rate this patch.

Who counters Ahri?

Champions that counter Ahri in Patch 26.14 include Katarina (48.8% Ahri win rate), Zed (49.0% Ahri win rate), Syndra (49.1% Ahri win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Ahri?

To climb with Ahri Mid in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Forcing a fight, Using Baron buff, and Objective prioritization. Forcing a fight: Fighting is at the core of League of Legends, thus knowing how and when to begin the fight is crucial. Using Baron buff: Baron Buff is best used to push waves and siege towers together with the team.