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MATCHUPAkali · Mid · Patch 26.14 · Ranked Solo · Updated Jul 22, 2026

Akali vs Viktor in Mid lane is a lane that swings with levels on patch 26.14. The one thing to respect: getting stuck in his W is what chains you into his combo — dip out before it locks you down. Below is the exact page the OTP runs — runes, skill max order, summoner spells, item build and the four tips that decide the lane, plus a quick quiz before you lock in.

AkaliYOU · MIDAKALIthe Rogue Assassin
ViktorENEMY · MIDVIKTORthe Herald of the Arcane
VS
Swings with levelsPre-6 HardPost-6 MediumTake Ignite
How to play it
DO
Don't sit in W
You can stand in his W a split second, but E or R out before it CCs you and chains his combo.
All-in at 5-6
From lvl 5-6 onward a quick trade or two procs his Bone Plating, then you can all-in and kill him.
Respect his Q
Watch his Q auto-combos and shield over his E — the E is undodgeable, but the Q is what you play around.
DON'T
Never eat free autos at lvl 1-3 — he's strong early and pokes you down, especially on an Aery setup.
Runes
DOMINATIONDOMINATIONmatchup page
Electrocute
Dark Harvest
Hail of Blades
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
RESOLVERESOLVEoverride for this matchup
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
SHARDS
Adaptive
Attack Speed
Ability Haste
Adaptive
Move Speed
Health Scaling
Health +65
Tenacity
Health Scaling
Matchup-specific rune page — override from the OTP sheet for this lane.
Spells
FlashFLASH
IgniteIGNITE
Items
Start
Core
16.14 Emerald+ - 52% WR - 3.0k games
Skill order
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