Matchup Win Rate
49.6%
Gold Diff @ 15
+26g
Gold Diff @ End
+255g
Average KDA
9/6/5
Akali Win Condition
Akali's win condition starts by successfully surviving Lux's heavy early poke and controlling the lane until Akali reaches Level 6. Once Level 6 is achieved, Akali must aim for quick, high-burst combos to take Lux down, leveraging the fact that Lux is immobile when Akali gets close. Successfully dodging Lux's
Q (Light Binding/Root) is the number one priority.
Lux Win Condition
Lux's success depends on constantly poking Akali using 
E (Lucent Singularity) and zoning her. She must successfully land herQ (Shackle) to guarantee a full combo follow-up (E and 
R). Lux also relies on her
W (Prismatic Barrier/Shield) to negate Akali's burst damage, particularly minimizing the impact of Ignite.
General Strategy
This is generally a medium-difficulty matchup. Starting Doran's Shield and taking Second Wind is highly recommended to manage the initial poke. Akali should utilize Electrocute and Ignite for maximizing pressure and burst in the early game.
The game essentially opens up for Akali after Level 6, when she gains the tools necessary to reliably run Lux down. Storm Search should be prioritized as the first item for its powerful burst. Early T2 Boots can be crucial for enhancing Akali's movement speed, thereby improving her ability to dodge Lux'sQ and 
E.
Trading Patterns
Akali should look to engage when Lux'sQ or E is on cooldown. Quick trades using the 
Q passive Auto Q combo are effective with Electrocute. Akali must be mindful of Lux'sW, as it can absorb substantial burst damage, potentially canceling out an Ignite kill. Post-Level 6, provided the Q is dodged, Akali's full combo should often result in a one-shot kill.
Wave Management
The wave should be managed to remain close to Akali's tower. This setup provides Akali with the longest possible path to chase Lux down after engagement. Akali should attempt to force Lux to use her abilities on the minion wave (E.
g. , clearing the wave), which prevents Lux from using those same abilities to poke Akali. Cannon waves are ideal times to reset to minimize CS loss without TP.
Build & Rune Breakdown
Akali Build
Starting Items (40.0% WR)
Core Items
Optimal Runes (49.5% WR)
Skill Priority
!["q](https://lolmatchups.net/Akali"Q.webp)
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W"Skill Order
Lux Build
Starting Items (44.8% WR)
Core Items (20.0% WR)
Optimal Runes (50.6% WR)
Skill Priority
!["e](https://lolmatchups.net/Lux"E.webp)
"EQ![w"](https://lolmatchups.net/LuxW".webp)
W"Skill Order
