Matchup of the Day

Your Win Condition

Win Level 1 by starting E (Apprehend) and securing a pull and kill if she oversteps or if you are running Lethal Tempo. You must prevent her from being slippery.

General Strategy

Learn her mechanics, especially her E and Shroud (W). Rush movement speed and Magic Resistance (MR). Stridebreaker is a 'godsend' because the slow makes it easier to land your Q. Bring Sweeper to help land your Qs when she is in her Shroud.

Trading Patterns

Level 1 is a weak point for Akali. Do not miss your Qs. Do not use Q when her E is up, as she can use E to easily avoid your Q and then close the distance into melee range. EQ (Apprehend into Decimate) is your essential combo. If you apply bleed stacks before she uses her Shroud, the bleed ticks will briefly reveal her silhouette. Before Level 6, she loses committed 'meet fights'.

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

Akali wins by using her Shroud to deal hits to Darius while he cannot fight back. Post-Level 6, her ultimate provides immense mobility and damage, allowing her to reposition into advantageous spots or escape to safety.