AKSHAN,

THE ROGUE SENTINEL

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Informations about the champion Akshan:

Title: The Rogue Sentinel

Pronouns : He/Him

Release Date: July 22nd, 2021

Primary: Marksman

Secondary: Assassin

Region: IONIA

LORE OF AKSHAN

Dashing through the shadows of eastern Shurima, a righteous avenger stalks those who have harmed others. His punishment is swift, certain, and exacted by a curious weapon that rights the wrongs of his foes.

Raised on the streets of the city of Marwi, Akshan was introduced to injustice at birth. In a place where local warlords took what they wanted, most people survived by keeping their heads down and minding their own affairs. Try as he might, young Akshan could never manage to let bad deeds go unnoticed and was often quick to intervene when he saw someone being mistreated. This approach made the boy many powerful enemies, and on one fateful occasion, left him beaten within an inch of his life.

But luck was on his side. An old woman named Shadya found the boy unconscious in the street outside her dwelling. Though Marwian custom said she should not get involved, she took young Akshan inside and, against all odds, he pulled through.

As Akshan regained his faculties, he realized his savior was no ordinary woman. Shadya was a member of the Sentinels of Light, an ancient order committed to fighting Harrowings and eradicating agents of the Black Mist. She saw Akshan as a troubled youth, stubborn and defiant, but vulnerable. After butting heads with the boy over her numerous sentinel house rules, Shadya quickly discovered there was much to like about him. He had guts and a conscience—a combination seldom found in Marwi. Seeing the immense potential in the young man, Shadya made a deal with him: she would allow him to stay, free from the grasp of his countless enemies, and, in return, he would dedicate himself to the sentinel order.

Shadya and Akshan formed a fast bond as she taught him everything she knew about surviving as a solo sentinel. Akshan the scrappy street urchin grew into Akshan the full-grown bane of scoundrels. But even as Akshan’s skills grew by the day, he could see his mentor growing more distant, and more troubled.

At last, Shadya told her pupil the reason for her concern: A Harrowing was coming, bigger than any the world had ever seen, bearing an army of wraiths and ghouls from the Shadow Isles. Their only hope of stopping the cataclysm rested with the ancient sentinel weapons that lay buried within Shurima's crypts and tombs. If the world was to be saved from ruination, they needed to collect these weapons, and quickly.

To Shadya’s dismay, she found that the ancient weapons had already been plundered by local warlords. She pleaded with them to relinquish the artifacts for the fight against the inevitable Harrowing, but the warlords refused, determined to unlock the weapons’ mysterious power for themselves.

With time running out, Akshan and Shadya were forced to make do with what they had. As they took stock of their arsenal, Akshan discovered a particularly striking gun hidden away in the base’s vault. Alarmed, his mentor snatched it away and forbade Akshan from ever using it. The weapon, known as the Absolver, was imbued with an ancient enchantment that granted it a strange, unspeakable power—it could take the life of a killer and, by doing so, restore their most recent victims to life.

“It must not be wielded by anyone,” said Shadya. “Such matters of life and death are best left in the hands of fate.”

But Akshan still bristled at sentinel rules, and he had even stronger opinions on fate. He had spent his whole life seeing good people horribly mistreated while bad people did as they pleased without consequence. If fate was real, it definitely needed help—help that the Absolver could provide.

As his interest in the weapon deepened, Akshan continued to pry its history from Shadya and came to a shocking discovery: She had used the gun to save Akshan when she found him unconscious in the street all those years ago. With it, she’d slain the criminal who had nearly killed him, and, in doing so, restored young Akshan to life. He wondered: Why did he alone deserve to be revived by the gun? Surely there were others who were more worthy.

While Akshan questioned the antiquated rules of his order, his mentor continued to press the warlords to turn over their stolen weapons. Tensions between the two parties built until one tragic day Akshan returned home to find Shadya murdered in the street, almost exactly where he had fallen all those years ago.

Akshan knew what he had to do. He made some key alterations to the Absolver and set out into the scorching desert with the forbidden weapon, hungry for vengeance. Though he could not determine which of the warlords had killed his mentor, he knew one way to be certain: he would pick them off one by one until Shadya was returned to Runeterra.

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FUN FACTS ABOUT AKSHAN

1. Revive Mechanic:
- Akshan has a unique revive mechanic built into his kit. If an allied champion that Akshan has damaged within 3 seconds is killed, they leave behind a Mist Wraith that Akshan can collect by walking over it. Collecting a Mist Wraith grants him a revive if he dies within a few seconds of collecting it, allowing him to come back to life and continue fighting.

2. Hookshot (Q) Mechanic:
- Akshan's Q ability, Avengerang, is a skillshot that deals damage to enemies hit and stops at the first enemy champion hit. However, if it kills an enemy champion, passes through them, or hits terrain, it extends its range and refunds half of its mana cost. This mechanic allows Akshan to chain together multiple Q casts in quick succession if he lands his shots accurately.

3. Heroic Swing (E) Wall Interaction:
- Akshan's E ability, Heroic Swing, allows him to grapple to terrain, swinging around the anchor point and gaining a burst of movement speed. Interestingly, if he targets a wall, he will swing around it and then launch himself off the wall in the direction of his cursor. This mechanic can be used for creative escapes, engages, or repositioning plays.

4. Sentinels of Light Lore:
- Akshan is part of the Sentinels of Light lore in League of Legends, which revolves around the fight against the Black Mist and the Ruined King. He joins champions like Lucian, Senna, and Viego in this ongoing narrative, bringing his own unique skills and motivations to the conflict.

5. Voice Lines and Interactions:
- Akshan has various voice lines and interactions with other champions in the game, reflecting his personality and background. He shares banter with allies like Senna and Lucian, as well as enemies like Viego and Thresh, adding depth to his character and relationships within the game's lore.

ABILITIES OF AKSHAN

Passive - DIRTY FIGHTING

Every three hits from Akshan's Attacks and Abilities deals bonus damage and grants him a Shield if the target was a champion. When Akshan Attacks, he fires an additional Attack for reduced damage. If he cancels the additional Attack, he instead gains Move Speed.

Q - AVENGERANG

Akshan throws a boomerang that deals damage going out and coming back, extending its range each time it hits an enemy.

W - GOING ROGUE

Akshan passively marks enemy champions as Scoundrels when they kill his ally champions. If Akshan kills a Scoundrel, he resurrects the allies they killed, gains bonus gold, and clears all marks. When activated, Akshan enters camouflage and gains Move Speed and Mana Regen while moving towards Scoundrels. Akshan loses the camouflage quickly while he is not in brush or near terrain.

E - HEROIC SWING

Akshan fires a grappling hook into terrain then swings around it, repeatedly firing at the nearest enemy while swinging. He can jump off early or gets knocked off when colliding with champions or terrain.

R - COMEUPPANCE

Akshan locks onto an enemy champion and starts storing bullets. When released, he fires all stored bullets, dealing damage based on missing health to the first champion, minion, or structure hit.

AKSHAN ABILITIES COMBOS

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1. Basic Combo:

- Start with Akshan's Q ability, Avengerang, to poke enemies from a distance. Follow up with auto attacks and use his W ability, Going Rogue, for additional damage and mobility. Finish with his E ability, Heroic Swing, to reposition or escape if needed.

2. Engage Combo:

- Use Akshan's E ability, Heroic Swing, to grapple to terrain and close the gap on enemies. Follow up with his Q ability, Avengerang, to deal damage and slow them. Activate his W ability, Going Rogue, to enhance his next two auto attacks and deal burst damage. Use his ultimate, Comeuppance, to execute low-health targets or finish off fleeing enemies.

3. Escape Combo:

- If caught in a sticky situation, use Akshan's E ability, Heroic Swing, to quickly grapple to nearby terrain and create distance from pursuers. Activate his W ability, Going Rogue, for a burst of movement speed and shield to absorb incoming damage. Use his ultimate, Comeuppance, if necessary to deter enemies from chasing further.

4. Team Fight Combo:

- Position yourself carefully in team fights and look for opportunities to flank or engage on priority targets. Use Akshan's E ability, Heroic Swing, to reposition and get into the backline. Follow up with his Q ability, Avengerang, to deal damage and slow enemies. Activate his W ability, Going Rogue, to enhance his auto attacks for sustained damage. Use his ultimate, Comeuppance, to execute low-health targets or disrupt enemies.

5. Tower Dive Combo:

- Akshan's kit allows him to tower dive effectively, especially when his ultimate, Comeuppance, is available. Grapple to terrain using his E ability, Heroic Swing, to bypass the tower and engage on the enemy champion. Use his Q ability, Avengerang, and auto attacks to deal damage, while his W ability, Going Rogue, provides a shield to mitigate tower damage. Use his ultimate, Comeuppance, to secure kills and reset tower aggro if necessary.

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RUNES OF AKSHAN

TIPS ON HOW TO PLAY WITH AKSHAN

1. Master His Passive and Revive Mechanic:

- Akshan's passive, Dirty Fighting, empowers his next auto attack after he casts a spell, dealing bonus physical damage. Additionally, his revive mechanic allows him to come back to life if he collects Mist Wraiths dropped by enemies he has damaged. Mastering these mechanics is crucial for maximizing Akshan's damage output and survivability in fights.

2. Positioning and Mobility:

- Akshan excels at repositioning and flanking thanks to his E ability, Heroic Swing. Use this ability to navigate terrain and surprise enemies from unexpected angles. Position yourself carefully in team fights to maximize your damage while minimizing the risk of getting caught out of position.

3. Manage Your Ultimate (R):

- Akshan's ultimate, Comeuppance, is a powerful execute ability that deals damage based on the target's missing health. Use it to secure kills on low-health targets or to finish off fleeing enemies. Keep track of enemy health bars and cooldowns to time your ultimate effectively for maximum impact.

4. Utilize His W (Going Rogue) for Trading:

- Akshan's W ability, Going Rogue, empowers his next two auto attacks, granting bonus attack speed and causing them to deal bonus magic damage. Use this ability in trades to quickly burst down opponents and win short skirmishes. Remember that Going Rogue also provides a shield when cast, so use it to mitigate damage when trading with enemies.

5. Vision Control and Map Awareness:

- As a high elo player, prioritize vision control and map awareness to maximize Akshan's roaming and pick potential. Place wards in key locations to spot enemy rotations and set up ganks or picks with your team. Keep track of enemy jungler movements and react accordingly to avoid ganks and secure objectives.

TIPS FOR COUNTERING AKSHAN

1. Deny His Passive Proc:

- Akshan's passive, Dirty Fighting, empowers his next auto attack after he casts a spell, dealing bonus physical damage. Try to avoid getting hit by his empowered auto attacks by staying out of his spell range or by engaging on him when his passive is not available.

2. Punish His Mobility Cooldowns:

- Akshan relies heavily on his E ability, Heroic Swing, for mobility and repositioning. Keep track of its cooldown and look for opportunities to punish him when it's on cooldown. Engage on him or zone him away from fights when his mobility spells are unavailable.

3. Burst Damage and Crowd Control:

- Akshan's survivability relies on his ability to collect Mist Wraiths for his revive mechanic. Burst damage and hard crowd control effects can prevent him from collecting Mist Wraiths and executing his revive, making him vulnerable in fights. Coordinate with your team to focus him down quickly before he can reset with his revive.

4. Vision Control and Map Awareness:

- Akshan excels at roaming and making unexpected plays with his mobility. Maintain vision control in key areas of the map to track his movements and prevent him from ganking other lanes or securing objectives uncontested. Ward river entrances, jungle paths, and objectives to keep tabs on his whereabouts.

5. Itemization:

- Consider building items that counter Akshan's strengths and playstyle. Grievous Wounds items like Executioner's Calling or Bramble Vest can reduce his healing from Mist Wraiths and mitigate his sustain in fights. Additionally, items with crowd control effects like Randuin's Omen or Frozen Heart can help disrupt his mobility and reduce his effectiveness in team fights.

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