Laning Against Ahri

Ahri is most vulnerable when her Charm (E) and Ultimate are on cooldown. Exploit these windows to trade or engage. Position strategically near minion waves - close enough to use them as cover from Charm, but outside to force Ahri to choose between waveclear or poke with her Q.

Best Counter Picks:

• Neeko: Strong lane presence, easy CC setup
• Kassadin: Magic shield and mobility to dodge skillshots
• Cassiopeia: Outscales and outsustains
• Talon: Strong all-in potential
• Karma: Safe laning and utility

Effective Strategies:

1. Build early magic resistance to reduce her burst potential
2. Track and ping her roams after level 6
3. Keep waves near your tower to enable ganks
4. Punish her when Ultimate is down (long cooldown early)
5. Trade aggressively pre-6 when she's weakest

Key Power Spikes:

• Level 6: Gains mobility and chase potential with Ultimate
• First item completion: Significant damage increase
• Mid-game: Strong roaming and pick potential

Counter Tips:

• Dodge Charm to avoid her full combo
• Build Mercury Treads or Null-Magic Mantle early
• Push wave when she roams to punish map movement
• Request jungle assistance when her Ultimate is down
• Don't overextend when low health - she excels at executing weak targets

Worst Matchups:

• Naafiri
• Katarina
• Vex
• Yasuo
• Veigar

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