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How to Play AkaliMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Akali 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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Assassin's MarkPFive Point StrikeQTwilight ShroudWShuriken FlipEPerfect ExecutionR
Patch 26.14 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#38of 56 Mid champions
Win rate51.5%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate5.8%10th most picked Mid
Ban rate15.6%

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Akali Mid Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (5.8% pick rate, 49.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.8% WR
DominationPRIMARY
ElectrocuteKEYSTONE
Sudden Impact
Grisly Mementos
Ultimate Hunter
ResolveSECONDARY
Second Wind
Overgrowth
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

Five Point StrikeQShuriken FlipETwilight ShroudWMax Q first
Five Point Strike14579
Twilight Shroud21415
Shuriken Flip38101213
Perfect Execution611

Item build

5.8% pick
StartingDoran's RingHealth PotionHealth PotionDoran's Ring + Health Potion + Health Potion
Core buildHextech GunbladeHextech GunbladeShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's Hourglass
BootsSorcerer's ShoesSorcerer's Shoes
SituationalHextech GunbladeHextech GunbladeShadowflameShadowflameZhonya's HourglassZhonya's HourglassDark SealDark SealRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's DeathcapStormsurgeStormsurge

Akali Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Akali holds a 51.5% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.14, 0.2 points below the Mid role average of 51.7%. That is the 38th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 5.8% pick rate (10th most played in the role) and a 15.6% ban rate, Akali is one of the most banned picks in the game right now, so have a backup ready in draft.

Akali Mid held steady at B tier through Patch 26.14, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Akali works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Akali Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Ahri (46.9% win rate for Akali) and Sylas (48.4% win rate for Akali): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yone (54.8%) and Viktor (52.0%) are the matchups to look for, where Akali wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

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

Akali matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Akali good in Patch 26.14?

Akali is B tier Mid in Patch 26.14 with a 51.5% win rate, 5.8% pick rate, and 15.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Akali Mid after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Akali Mid?

The best Akali Mid build in Patch 26.14 uses Hextech Gunblade, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with the Electrocute keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Akali Mid is B tier with 51.5% win rate this patch.

Who counters Akali?

Champions that counter Akali in Patch 26.14 include Ahri (46.9% Akali win rate), Sylas (48.4% Akali win rate), Locke (49.9% Akali 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 Akali?

To climb with Akali Mid in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Wave management, Fogging, and Early vision. Wave management: Wave management is one of League of Legends fundamentals. Fogging: Sometimes it is enough to go into the fog of war to disrupt enemy plans and force them to play safer.