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How to Play AkshanMid Build, Emerald+Patch 26.21

The recommended Akshan Mid build for LoL Patch 26.21, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Dirty FightingPAvengerangQGoing RogueWHeroic SwingEComeuppanceR
Patch 26.21 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierTier up since last patchB#16of 56 Mid champions
Win rate52.4%vs 50.9% role avg
Pick rate2.1%33rd most picked Mid
Ban rate1.7%

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Akshan Mid Build (Patch 26.21)

Highest win rate build path (2.0% pick rate, 47.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

47.3% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
Press the AttackKEYSTONE
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Cut Down
SorcerySECONDARY
Absolute Focus
Gathering Storm
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

AvengerangQHeroic SwingEGoing RogueWMax Q first
Avengerang13579
Going Rogue41415
Heroic Swing28101213
Comeuppance611

Item build

2.0% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's Regards
BootsBerserker's GreavesBerserker's Greaves
SituationalThe CollectorThe CollectorInfinity EdgeInfinity EdgeLord Dominik's RegardsLord Dominik's RegardsHexoptics C44Hexoptics C44Rapid FirecannonRapid FirecannonKraken SlayerKraken Slayer

Akshan Mid meta analysis (Patch 26.21)

Akshan holds a 52.4% win rate in the Mid role on Patch 26.21, 1.5 points above the Mid role average of 50.9%. That is the 16th highest win rate of 56 Mid champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.1% pick rate (33rd most played in the role) and a 1.7% ban rate, Akshan rarely gets banned, so the pick is almost always available in champion select.

Patch 26.21 was good to Akshan Mid: the tier rating climbed from C to B after the latest data merge, which usually means either direct buffs, favorable item changes, or nerfs to common lane opponents. At B tier, Akshan works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Akshan Mid games. The hardest matchups this patch are Yone (46.7% win rate for Akshan) and Syndra (46.9% win rate for Akshan): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Zed (54.5%) and Ahri (51.1%) are the matchups to look for, where Akshan wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Mid champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.21:

Frequently asked questions

Is Akshan good in Patch 26.21?

Akshan is B tier Mid in Patch 26.21 with a 52.4% win rate, 2.1% pick rate, and 1.7% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Akshan Mid after Patch 26.21 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Mid role.

What is the best build for Akshan Mid?

The best Akshan Mid build in Patch 26.21 uses The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards with the Press the Attack keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Akshan Mid is B tier with 52.4% win rate this patch.

Who counters Akshan?

Champions that counter Akshan in Patch 26.21 include Yone (46.7% Akshan win rate), Syndra (46.9% Akshan 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 Akshan?

To climb with Akshan Mid in Patch 26.21, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Traps & catches. Traps & catches: Catching enemies off guard is one of the best ways to find easy kills.