Matchup of the Day

Your Win Condition

Akali is considered one of your freest matchups. Your goal is to one-shot her when she is below 50% to 60% HP, especially if you have Ignite.

General Strategy

Rush Maw of Malmortius against Akali early game to completely negate her damage. If she uses her E and E2 (dash back), you should E into her and use your virtual combo to win flawlessly. Don't be intimidated; she is very squishy.

Trading Patterns

If Akali uses her E and E2 onto you, E into her to grab her. If she is level six or onwards and uses R1 (targeted dash), E behind you to grab her through the dash animation, setting up the one-shot. If she tries to use her Shroud (W), you can land your E on her inside the shroud to reveal her, but if you don't flip her, the reveal is only minor.

Wave Management

Their Win Condition

(Sources imply she has difficulty winning this matchup, provided you rush Maw and utilize E correctly).