Building Akshan for Top Lane - Patch 15.3 Guide

Optimal Build Path and Core Items:

• First Item: Statikk Shiv
• Boots: Boots of Swiftness
• Core Items: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Rapid Firecannon

Runes:

• Primary (Precision): Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
• Secondary (Resolve): Bone Plating, Overgrowth
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Summoner Spells:

• Flash
• Ignite

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Key Tips:

• Save E for escape or clean-up situations
• Auto-attack before Q for better passive procs
• Use ultimate when enemy CC abilities are on cooldown

Best Matchups (Win Rate):

• Aurora (90.9%)
• Mel (80.0%)
• Varus (77.8%)

Worst Matchups (Win Rate):

• Vladimir (18.8%)
• Ornn (23.1%)
• Gragas (25.0%)
• Yasuo (30.0%)
• Vayne (31.3%)

Strong Synergies:

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

Current Overall Performance: 50.3% win rate based on 328 matches at Emerald+ rank

Situational Itemization: Adapt your build based on enemy team composition and specific matchups. Consider defensive options when needed, particularly against heavy magic or physical damage teams.

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