Assassin

Akali

The Rogue Assassin

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About Akali

Akali, The Rogue Assassin, is a assassin champion in League of Legends played in midlane and toplane on Summoner's Rift. Riot released Akali on May 11, 2010 in Patch 1.0.0.85. Akali uses melee attacks and deals physical damage.

Akali has 23 skins in 16 skin lines. Akali has waited 10 days for a new skin, the 170th longest wait of 173 champions. See every champion's wait

Gameplay style

Akali fills the assassin role with melee attacks, mostly in midlane and toplane.

Akali deals physical damage and spends Energy to cast abilities. Assassins like Akali look for quick picks on low-health carries such as marksmen and mages.

Akali's story

Abandoning the Kinkou Order and her title of the Fist of Shadow, Akali now strikes alone, ready to be the deadly weapon her people need. Though she holds onto all she learned from her master Shen, she has pledged to defend Ionia from its enemies, one kill at a time. Akali may strike in silence, but her message will be heard loud and clear: fear the assassin with no master.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Akali's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

Learning Akali

Here is what Akali does well and where this assassin champion struggles.

Champion strengths

  • High burst damage potential
  • High solo kill potential
  • Strong roaming capabilities
  • Good mobility for escapes

Champion weaknesses

  • Vulnerable to crowd control
  • Relatively squishy in team fights
  • Can fall off in very late game
  • Needs clean timing in fights

Akali costs 1575 BE or 790 RP. Akali sits in Riot's mid-range price tier for champions with steeper learning curves or specialized kits.

Akali was last on sale 3 months ago for 316 RP (60% off). Akali has been in 1 weekly sale since March 1, 2026.

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