Akshan Mid Build Guide - Emerald+ Tier

Build Statistics: 53.5% Win Rate (6,732 matches)

Core Items:

1. Statikk Shiv
2. Boots of Swiftness
3. The Collector
4. Infinity Edge
5. Lord Dominik's Regards
6. Rapid Firecannon

Optimal Runes:

• Primary: Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Overgrowth
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Ignite

Key Matchups: Strong Against:

• Smolder (63.0%)
• Karma (60.0%)
• Qiyana (59.6%)
• LeBlanc (59.2%)
• Yone (58.4%)

Weak Against:

• Naafiri (42.4%)
• Kayle (42.7%)
• Anivia (43.3%)
• Lissandra (45.0%)
• Irelia (45.5%)

Best Synergies:

• Karthus (56.2%)
• Amumu (55.6%)
• Hecarim (55.6%)
• Shaco (55.2%)
• Gwen (53.8%)

Essential Tips:

1. Conserve your E during laning phase to avoid vulnerability
2. Auto-attack before Q to maximize passive proc potential
3. Time Ultimate usage when enemy CC is on cooldown

Alternative Builds:

1. Collector-first Build (50.9% WR)

   • First items: The Collector > Boots of Swiftness > Infinity Edge

2. Kraken Build (52.4% WR)

   • Core: Kraken Slayer > Mercury's Treads > The Collector

3. Electrocute Build (46.8% WR)

   • Different runes: Electrocute, Sudden Impact, Grisly Mementos, Treasure Hunter
   • Secondary: Presence of Mind, Coup de Grace

Adjust your build based on matchup, team composition, and game state for optimal performance.

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