AKALI

THE ROGUE ASSASSIN

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Informations about the champion Akali:

Title: The Rogue Assassin

Real Name: Akali Jhomen Tethi

Pronouns : She/Her

Release Date: May 11th, 2010

Attribute: Assassin

Region: IONIA.

LORE OF AKALI

Ionia has always been a land of wild magic, its vibrant people and powerful spirits seeking to live in harmony… but sometimes this peaceful equilibrium does not come easily. Sometimes it needs to be kept in check.

The Kinkou are the self-appointed keepers of Ionia’s sacred balance. The order’s loyal acolytes walk the spirit and material realms, mediating conflicts between them and, when necessary, intervening by force. Born among their ranks was Akali, daughter of Mayym Jhomen Tethi, the renowned Fist of Shadow. Mayym and her partner Tahno raised their daughter within the Kinkou Order, under the watchful leadership of Great Master Kusho, the Eye of Twilight.

Whenever her parents were called away, other members of the order stepped in as Akali’s surrogate family. Kennen, the Heart of the Tempest, spent many hours with the young girl, teaching her shuriken techniques, and emphasizing speed and agility over strength. Akali was a precocious child, and soaked up the knowledge like a sponge. It became clear to all that she would follow her parents’ path—along with the Great Master’s son and appointed successor Shen, she would lead a new generation dedicated to preserving Ionia’s balance.

But balance can be fleeting. The order found itself divided.

A wayward acolyte named Zed returned, and clashed violently with Kusho, wresting power in a bloody coup. Akali fled into the eastern mountains along with Mayym, Shen, Kennen, and a handful of other acolytes. Sadly, Tahno was not among them.

Zed’s transformation of the Kinkou into the merciless Order of Shadow was almost complete. But, as the new Eye of Twilight, Shen intended to rebuild what had been lost. They would return to the Kinkou’s three fundamental philosophies: the pure impartiality of Watching the Stars, the passage of judgment in Coursing the Sun, and the elimination of imbalance by Pruning the Tree. Even though they were now few, they would train neophytes to restore and grow their numbers once more.

When Akali came of age at fourteen, she formally entered her Kinkou training, determined to succeed her mother as the new Fist of Shadow.

She was a prodigious fighter, and mastered the kama and kunai—a handheld sickle and throwing dagger. Though she did not possess the magical abilities of many of her fellow acolytes, she proved to all she was worthy of the title, in time allowing her mother to step down and help mentor the younger neophytes.

But Akali’s soul was restless, and her eyes were open. Though the Kinkou and the Order of Shadow had come to an uneasy accord in the wake of the Noxian invasion of Ionia, she saw that her homeland continued to suffer. She questioned whether they were truly fulfilling their purpose. Pruning the Tree was meant to eliminate those who threatened the sacred balance... yet Shen would always urge restraint.

He was holding her back. All the mantras and meditations could quiet her spirit, but such platitudes would not defeat their adversaries. Her youthful precociousness turned to outright disobedience. She argued with Shen, she defied him, and she took down Ionia’s enemies her way.

In front of the whole order, she declared the impotence of the Kinkou, all its talk of spiritual balance and patience accomplishing little. Ionians were dying in the material realm, and that was the realm Akali would defend. She was trained as an assassin. She was going to be an assassin. She did not need the order anymore.

Shen let her go without a fight, knowing this was a path that Akali must walk alone. Perhaps that path would bring her back one day, but that would be for her to decide.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT AKALI

1. The Kinkou Order:

- Akali is a member of the Kinkou Order, an ancient organization dedicated to preserving balance and harmony in the world of Runeterra. Alongside Shen and Kennen, she follows the teachings of the Kinkou, which emphasize the importance of balance between shadow and light.

2. Her Shuriken Mechanics:

- Akali's shuriken (Q ability) has unique mechanics. Upon hitting an enemy or reaching maximum range, it splits into five shurikens that spread out in a cone shape. This allows her to harass enemies in lane effectively and deal damage to multiple targets in team fights or skirmishes.

3. Twin Disciplines:

- Akali's passive ability, Twin Disciplines, grants her bonus magic damage on her auto attacks and healing when her energy is low. What makes this ability unique is that it scales with both her ability power (AP) and attack damage (AD), allowing her to adapt her build and playstyle based on the game's needs.

4. Interactions with Shen and Kennen:

- Akali has special interactions with Shen and Kennen, her fellow members of the Kinkou Order. For example, when Akali kills an enemy Shen or Kennen, she may say lines like "Sorry, Shen. Nothing personal," or "Kennen, forgive me," reflecting their camaraderie despite being on opposite sides.

5. Inspiration from Ninjas and Assassin Lore:

- Akali's design and abilities draw inspiration from various ninja and assassin archetypes in pop culture and folklore. Her stealth mechanics, shuriken throwing, and agile movements are reminiscent of classic ninja tropes, while her ability to dive into fights and execute high-value targets aligns with the assassin archetype.

ABILITIES OF AKALI

PASSIVE - ASSASSIN'S MARK

Dealing spell damage to a champion creates a ring of energy around them. Exiting that ring empowers Akali's next Attack with bonus range and damage.

Q - FIVE POINT STRIKE

Akali throws out five kunai, dealing damage based on her bonus Attack Damage and Ability Power and slowing.

W - TWILIGHT SHROUD

Akali drops a cover of smoke and briefly gains Move Speed. While inside the shroud, Akali becomes invisible and unable to be selected by enemy spells and attacks. Attacking or using abilities will briefly reveal her.

TWILIGH

E - SHURIKEN FLIP

Vire para trás e dispare uma shuriken para frente, causando dano mágico. O primeiro inimigo ou nuvem de fumaça atingido é marcado. Lance novamente para avançar em direção ao alvo marcado, causando dano adicional.

R - PERFECT EXECUTION

Akali leaps in a direction, damaging enemies she strikes. Re-cast: Akali dashes in a direction, executing all enemies she strikes.

AKALI ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Basic Trading Combo:

- Q (Five Point Strike) -> Auto Attack -> E (Shuriken Flip) -> Auto Attack -> Retreat with E

- Start with Q to poke or trade damage, follow up with an auto attack for additional damage, use E to close the gap or escape, and finish with another auto attack.

2. All-In Combo:

- R1 (Perfect Execution) -> E (Shuriken Flip) -> Q (Five Point Strike) -> Auto Attack -> R2 (Perfect Execution)

- Initiate with R1 to close the distance or surprise the enemy, use E to gap close or reposition, follow up with Q for burst damage, auto attack for additional damage, and use R2 to execute low-health targets.

3. Extended Trade Combo:

- Q (Five Point Strike) -> E (Shuriken Flip) -> Auto Attack -> Passive Auto Attack -> Q (Five Point Strike) -> E (Shuriken Flip)

- Start with Q to poke, use E to engage or disengage, weave in auto attacks to trigger her passive, follow up with another Q for additional damage, and use E again for mobility or damage.

4. Escaping Combo:

- E (Shuriken Flip) -> R1 (Perfect Execution) -> E (Shuriken Flip)

- Use E to dash to a nearby target or minion, then immediately use R1 to dash again for further distance, and follow up with E again to create even more separation.

5. Tower Dive Combo:

- R1 (Perfect Execution) -> E (Shuriken Flip) -> Q (Five Point Strike) -> Auto Attack -> R2 (Perfect Execution)

- Dive onto the enemy under their tower with R1, use E and Q for burst damage while weaving in auto attacks, then use R2 to quickly finish off the target and escape.

BUILD OF AKALI

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RUNES OF AKALI

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH AKALI

1. Master Her Shroud (W) Usage:

- Akali's Twilight Shroud is a vital tool for both offense and defense. Learn to use it strategically to outplay opponents, evade skillshots, and obscure vision. Use it to create opportunities for aggressive trades in lane, disengage from unfavorable situations, or juke enemies during team fights.

2. Maximize Passive Procs:

- Akali's passive, Assassin's Mark, enhances her auto attacks and abilities after triggering it with two successive attacks or abilities. Master the timing of your trades to maximize passive procs, weaving in auto attacks between your spells to maximize damage output and sustain in fights.

3. Practice Combo Execution:

- Akali's combo potential is key to her burst damage and outplay potential. Practice her combos extensively in practice tool or normal games to ensure smooth execution under pressure. Experiment with different sequences of abilities to adapt to various matchups and situations.

4. Utilize Ultimate (R) Effectively:

- Akali's ultimate ability, Perfect Execution, provides her with significant mobility and execute potential. Use it to engage or disengage in fights, reposition during skirmishes, or secure kills on low-health targets. Be mindful of your positioning and cooldowns to maximize its impact throughout the game.

5. Map Awareness and Roaming:

- Akali's mobility allows her to roam and impact other lanes effectively. Keep an eye on the minimap and look for opportunities to roam to other lanes, particularly when your lane is pushed or when objectives like Dragon or Rift Herald are up. Coordinate with your team and communicate your intentions to set up successful ganks or secure objectives.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING AKALI

1. Abuse Her Weak Early Game:

- Akali's early laning phase is relatively weak, especially against ranged champions or those with strong poke. Zone her off farm and harass her whenever she tries to last hit minions. Denying her gold and experience can delay her power spikes and reduce her impact later in the game.

2. Purchase Vision Wards:

- Akali relies heavily on her Twilight Shroud (W) for safety and mobility. Invest in control wards to reveal her when she enters her shroud, denying her the element of surprise and making it easier to land skillshots or coordinate ganks. Placing control wards in key locations, such as river bushes or choke points, can limit her ability to roam or flank.

3. Coordinate Ganks and Crowd Control:

- Akali is vulnerable to crowd control and coordinated ganks, especially before she reaches level 6. Coordinate with your jungler or team to set up ganks and chain crowd control effects to lock her down and burst her before she can escape with her ultimate (R). Focus on shutting her down early to delay her power spikes and snowball potential.

4. Positioning and Awareness:

- Be mindful of Akali's burst potential and mobility in team fights. Position yourself near allies or under tower to minimize her ability to isolate and assassinate targets. Keep track of her ultimate charges and Twilight Shroud cooldown to anticipate her engages and avoid getting caught out of position.

5. Build Defensive Items:

- Consider building items that provide magic resistance and health to mitigate Akali's burst damage. Items like Mercury's Treads, Banshee's Veil, or Spirit Visage can reduce her damage output and make it harder for her to burst down targets. Additionally, items with healing reduction, such as Executioner's Calling or Bramble Vest, can help counter her sustain from her passive and items like Gunblade.

6. Punish Her Cooldowns:

- Akali's abilities, especially her Twilight Shroud and Ultimate, have significant cooldowns early in the game. Punish her when these abilities are on cooldown, as she'll be more vulnerable to harass or all-ins during these windows. Time your engages or trades when her key abilities are unavailable to gain an advantage in lane or team fights.