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Akshan

the Rogue Sentinel

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Akshan

the Rogue Sentinel

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Midlane

All About Akshan

Champion Overview

Akshan, the Rogue Sentinel, is a powerful assassin/marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in midlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on 2021-07-22 during Patch 11.15, Akshan has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 3 unique skins available, Akshan offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. While Akshan doesn't have many skins yet, each one offers a unique take on this champion's theme.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Akshan brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Champion Stats

BE Cost: 2400 BE

RP Cost: 880 RP

Role: Assassin, Marksman

Damage: Physical

Attack: Ranged

Resource: Mana

Champion ID: 166

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Gameplay Style

Akshan is primarily played as a assassin/marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in the midlane. Since their release in Patch 11.15, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Akshan's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Akshan requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against squishy targets like ADCs and mages, allowing for quick kills in fights.

Akshan's Story

Raising an eyebrow in the face of danger, Akshan fights evil with dashing charisma, righteous vengeance, and a conspicuous lack of shirts. He is highly skilled in the art of stealth combat, able to evade the eyes of his enemies and reappear when they least expect him. With a keen sense of justice and a legendary death-reversing weapon, he rights the wrongs of Runeterra's many scoundrels while living by his own moral code: “Don't be an ass.”

Akshan Skins Collection (3)

Customize your Akshan experience with these amazing skins. From the base look to legendary alternatives, each skin offers a unique visual style and sometimes new animations or voice lines. Click on any skin to learn more about its features, release date, and pricing.

Top Akshan Players & Streamers

Want to improve your Akshan gameplay? Learn from these high elo players who main or play a lot of Akshan. All streamers listed are at least Diamond 2 or higher, providing high-quality gameplay to learn from, or just enjoy watching. Click on their names to check out their content.

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Learning Akshan

Whether you're just picking up Akshan or looking to improve your skills with this assassin/marksman champion, understanding their strengths and weaknesses is crucial. This champion thrives in midlane with their unique kit.

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
  • Requires good timing to be effective

Akshan currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP to unlock, making them reasonably priced for players building their champion pool. Players looking to master Akshan should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.