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How to Play AkaliTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.14

The recommended Akali Top 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
TierTier up since last patchB#40of 61 Top champions
Win rate51.3%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate2.4%36th most picked Top
Ban rate15.6%

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Akali Top Build (Patch 26.14)

Highest win rate build path (2.4% pick rate, 49.7% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.7% 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

2.4% 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 SealStormsurgeStormsurgeRabadon's DeathcapRabadon's Deathcap

Akali Top meta analysis (Patch 26.14)

Akali holds a 51.3% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.14, 0.4 points below the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 40th highest win rate of 61 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 2.4% pick rate (36th 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.

Patch 26.14 was good to Akali Top: 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, Akali works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Akali Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Garen (48.1% win rate for Akali) and Mordekaiser (48.3% win rate for Akali): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Yone (54.5%) and Darius (51.8%) are the matchups to look for, where Akali wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top 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 Top in Patch 26.14 with a 51.3% win rate, 2.4% pick rate, and 15.6% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Akali Top after Patch 26.14 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Akali Top?

The best Akali Top 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 Top is B tier with 51.3% win rate this patch.

Who counters Akali?

Champions that counter Akali in Patch 26.14 include Garen (48.1% Akali win rate), Mordekaiser (48.3% Akali win rate), Malphite (49.1% 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 Top in Patch 26.14, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion — Advanced teamfighting, Early vision, and Fogging. Advanced teamfighting: : Teamfighting at the highest level revolves around intricate details like objective approach routes, vision setup, engage locations, and terrain advantage. Early vision: Early vision is helpful to avoid dying on ganks and to track enemy enemy jungler.