Akali has gone through several iterations in League of Legends, with significant changes to her abilities and appearance over time. Here's a comprehensive overview of her history:

Twin Disciplines (Previous Passive)

• Empowered basic attacks that provided healing and bonus magic damage
• Scaled with bonus AD and AP
• Could affect structures

Mark of the Assassin (Previous Q)

• Thrown kama that marked targets
• Consuming mark dealt bonus damage and restored energy
• Applied spell effects on both initial hit and mark detonation

Twilight Shroud (Previous W)

• Created circular shroud granting invisibility
• Provided sight and slowed enemies
• Granted movement speed when entering shroud
• Invisibility broke briefly on attacks/abilities

Crescent Slash (Previous E)

• AoE physical damage ability
• Cooldown reduced by 60% on kills
• Simple but effective waveclear tool

Shadow Dance (Previous R)

• Stored up to 3 Essence charges
• Dashed through enemies dealing magic damage
• Landed behind targets at varying distances
• Gained charges from takedowns

Visual Updates:

• Multiple splash art updates across all skins
• Major visual overhaul with 2018 rework
• Maintained ninja assassin theme while modernizing

Key Skins Through History:

• Classic
• Stinger
• Crimson
• All-star
• Nurse
• Blood Moon
• Silverfang
• Headhunter
• Sashimi

Voice lines and personality evolved from stoic ninja to independent assassin who rejected traditional ways.

Throughout changes, Akali maintained core identity as an agile assassin while becoming more dynamic and skill-expressive.

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