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Akali Build TFT (Updated April 2026)

Discover the optimal Akali builds in Teamfight Tactics. Learn the best items and strategies to maximize your performance.

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Akali

Akali
N.O.V.A.Marauder

Akali

2

Patch 17.1 · Set 17 · Teamfight Tactics · 1 065 games

Akali Synergies

S+
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Avg Place:3.23Winrate:6.67%Top 4:73.33%Games:2.82%
S+
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Avg Place:3.79Winrate:20.83%Top 4:70.83%Games:2.25%
S+
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
Avg Place:3.78Winrate:11.18%Top 4:64.71%Games:15.96%
S+

4 Dark Star

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Medium
Avg Place:3.96Winrate:12.45%Top 4:60.56%Games:3.11%

General Info

This comp uses a 4 Dark Star team with Aatrox as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Tahm Kench
Mordekaiser
Cho'Gath
Aatrox
Akali
Fiora
Miss Fortune
Karma
Jhin

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aatrox
Akali
Miss Fortune
Karma

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Negatron Cloak

Key Aatrox Items

Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Dragon's Claw
Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak
Anomaly

Key Akali Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves

Key Miss Fortune Items

Ionic Spark
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak
Quicksilver
Sparring GlovesNegatron Cloak
Primordian Emblem
SpatulaGiant's Belt

Key Karma Items

Morellonomicon
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
Blue Buff
Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
S+

3 Stargazer + 2 N.O.V.A.

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Fast 8
Medium
Avg Place:4.34Winrate:13.96%Top 4:53.12%Games:2.4%

General Info

This comp uses a 3 Stargazer + 2 N.O.V.A. team with Nunu & Willump as your main focus. The goal is to reach level 8 early in Stage 4 to find 4 and 5 cost units before your opponents. You generally need long win or losestreaks to have enough gold for it.

Team Code

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Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Jax
Aatrox
Mordekaiser
Akali
Fiora
Xayah
Bard
Jhin

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Nunu & Willump
Xayah
Fiora
Jhin

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Tear of the Goddess
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Nunu & Willump Items

Spirit Visage
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
Crownguard
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest

Key Xayah Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Fiora Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Ionic Spark
Needlessly Large RodNegatron Cloak

Key Jhin Items

Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
S+

2 N.O.V.A. + 2 Bastion

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Standart
Hard
Avg Place:4.27Winrate:22.87%Top 4:52.14%Games:5.24%

General Info

This comp uses a 2 N.O.V.A. + 2 Bastion team with Illaoi as your main focus. Flexible strategy focused around a healthy economy while still keeping up in levels. General rules are Level 6 by 3-2, Level 7 by 4-1, and Level 8 by 5-1.

Team Code

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Positioning

Shen
Illaoi
Aatrox
Akali
Morgana
Fiora
Bard
Graves
Vex

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Illaoi
Fiora
Vex
Shen

Carousel Priority

Chain Vest
Giant's Belt
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Illaoi Items

Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
Radiant Field
Crownguard
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest

Key Fiora Items

Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
B.F. Sword

Key Vex Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves

Key Shen Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
S

5 N.O.V.A.

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.36Winrate:11.13%Top 4:52.9%Games:7.63%

General Info

This comp uses a 5 N.O.V.A. team with Jinx as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Maokai
Aatrox
Akali
Fiora
Caitlyn
Aurora
Kindred
Sona
Jinx

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Jinx
Maokai
Kindred
Fiora

Carousel Priority

Recurve Bow
Needlessly Large Rod
B.F. Sword
Sparring Gloves

Key Jinx Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Rocket Swarm
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves

Key Maokai Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Steadfast Heart
Chain VestSparring Gloves

Key Kindred Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Fiora Items

Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Spirit Visage
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
A

3 Primordian

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Fast 8
Easy
Avg Place:4.59Winrate:8.8%Top 4:49.94%Games:5.43%

General Info

This comp uses a 3 Primordian team with Kindred as your main focus. The goal is to reach level 8 early in Stage 4 to find 4 and 5 cost units before your opponents. You generally need long win or losestreaks to have enough gold for it.

Team Code

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Positioning

Blitzcrank
Bel'Veth
Briar
Rek'Sai
Aatrox
Akali
Maokai
Bard
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Kindred
Bard
Blitzcrank
Briar

Carousel Priority

Recurve Bow
Needlessly Large Rod
B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak

Key Kindred Items

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Giant Slayer
B.F. SwordRecurve Bow
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow

Key Bard Items

Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Sparking Prototype

Key Blitzcrank Items

Adaptive Helm
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
Kayle's Exaltation

Key Briar Items

Thresh's Lantern
Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
A

4 N.O.V.A. + 3 Stargazer

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:4.53Winrate:8.68%Top 4:48.03%Games:5.28%

General Info

This comp uses a 4 N.O.V.A. + 3 Stargazer team with Aatrox as your main focus. 3-star unit at level 6 by rolling your excess gold every round.

Team Code

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Positioning

Fiora
Jax
Akali
Talon
Aatrox
Bel'Veth
Maokai
Caitlyn
Twisted Fate

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aatrox
Twisted Fate
Talon
Jax

Carousel Priority

Chain Vest
Recurve Bow
B.F. Sword
Giant's Belt

Key Aatrox Items

Kayle's Exaltation
Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Twisted Fate Items

Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves

Key Talon Items

Radiant Thief's Gloves
Radiant Spear of Shojin
Radiant Striker's Flail

Key Jax Items

Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
B

5 Meeple

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:4.64Winrate:11.21%Top 4:46.5%Games:8.5%

General Info

This comp uses a 5 Meeple team with Briar as your main focus. 3-star unit at level 6 by rolling your excess gold every round.

Team Code

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Positioning

Akali
Briar
Poppy
Aatrox
Meepsie
Fizz
Veigar
Gnar
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Briar
Veigar
Aatrox
Akali

Carousel Priority

B.F. Sword
Giant's Belt
Tear of the Goddess
Sparring Gloves

Key Briar Items

Radiant Bloodthirster
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves

Key Veigar Items

Rabadon's Deathcap
Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod
Archangel's Staff
Needlessly Large RodTear of the Goddess
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Aatrox Items

Chain Vest
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak

Key Akali Items

Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt
C

4 Marauder

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Standart
Medium
Avg Place:4.74Winrate:9.53%Top 4:45.58%Games:4.2%

General Info

This comp uses a 4 Marauder team with Aatrox as your main focus. Flexible strategy focused around a healthy economy while still keeping up in levels. General rules are Level 6 by 3-2, Level 7 by 4-1, and Level 8 by 5-1.

Team Code

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Positioning

Shen
Tahm Kench
Akali
Aatrox
Gragas
Urgot
Master Yi
Fiora
Sona

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aatrox
Urgot
Master Yi
Tahm Kench

Carousel Priority

Tear of the Goddess
Chain Vest

Key Aatrox Items

Psionic Emblem
Protector's Vow
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest
Tear of the Goddess

Key Urgot Items

Morellonomicon
Needlessly Large RodGiant's Belt
Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Master Yi Items

Malware Matrix
Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Anomaly

Key Tahm Kench Items

Spirit Visage
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
C

4 N.O.V.A. + 4 Stargazer

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.84Winrate:11.37%Top 4:44.08%Games:2.78%

General Info

This comp uses a 4 N.O.V.A. + 4 Stargazer team with Aatrox as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Jax
Aatrox
Akali
Maokai
Lulu
Kindred
Xayah
Jhin

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Aatrox
Jax
Maokai
Nunu & Willump

Carousel Priority

Chain Vest
Sparring Gloves
Spatula
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Aatrox Items

Steadfast Heart
Chain VestSparring Gloves
Stargazer Emblem
SpatulaNeedlessly Large Rod
Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt

Key Jax Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Striker's Flail
Giant's BeltSparring Gloves

Key Maokai Items

Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Stargazer Emblem
SpatulaNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Nunu & Willump Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Bramble Vest
Chain VestChain Vest
Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
D

4 Psionic + 4 Marauder

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Medium
Avg Place:4.95Winrate:7.82%Top 4:43.82%Games:1.79%

General Info

This comp uses a 4 Psionic + 4 Marauder team with Urgot as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Fiora
Urgot
Akali
Gragas
Pyke
Meepsie
Master Yi
Karma
Sona

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Urgot
Master Yi
Fiora
Sona

Carousel Priority

Sparring Gloves
Negatron Cloak
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess

Key Urgot Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Adaptive Helm
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess

Key Master Yi Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Target-Lock Optics

Key Fiora Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Sona Items

Sympathetic Implant
Red Buff
Recurve BowRecurve Bow
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D

5 N.O.V.A. + 5 Bastion

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:5.3Winrate:5.58%Top 4:36.25%Games:0.82%

General Info

This comp uses a 5 N.O.V.A. + 5 Bastion team with Ornn as your main focus. 3-star unit at level 6 by rolling your excess gold every round.

Team Code

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Positioning

Rammus
Maokai
Jax
Aatrox
Poppy
Akali
Ornn
Caitlyn
Kindred

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Ornn
Kindred
Poppy
Caitlyn

Carousel Priority

Giant's Belt
Tear of the Goddess
Chain Vest

Key Ornn Items

Spirit Visage
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt
Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt

Key Kindred Items

Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Poppy Items

Gargoyle Stoneplate
Chain VestNegatron Cloak
Spirit Visage
Tear of the GoddessGiant's Belt

Key Caitlyn Items

Infinity Edge
B.F. SwordSparring Gloves
D

6 Brawler + 4 Marauder

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place:5.58Winrate:6.17%Top 4:32.47%Games:1%

General Info

This comp uses a 6 Brawler + 4 Marauder team with Gragas as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Urgot
Gragas
Bel'Veth
Rek'Sai
Pantheon
Akali
Maokai
Tahm Kench
Master Yi

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Gragas
Urgot
Master Yi
Akali

Carousel Priority

Chain Vest
Tear of the Goddess
Needlessly Large Rod
Sparring Gloves

Key Gragas Items

Crownguard
Needlessly Large RodChain Vest
Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Protector's Vow
Tear of the GoddessChain Vest

Key Urgot Items

Last Whisper
Recurve BowSparring Gloves
Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Master Yi Items

Hand Of Justice
Tear of the GoddessSparring Gloves
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Bloodthirster
B.F. SwordNegatron Cloak

Key Akali Items

Target-Lock Optics
D

5 Anima + 4 N.O.V.A.

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Hyper Roll
Easy
Avg Place:5.49Winrate:9.47%Top 4:30.72%Games:4.36%

General Info

This comp uses a 5 Anima + 4 N.O.V.A. team with Jinx as your main focus. Save up to 3-star units at stage 3-1 by rolling all your gold.

Team Code

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Positioning

Illaoi
Akali
Aatrox
Briar
Maokai
Fiora
Aurora
Kindred
Jinx

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Jinx
Akali
Illaoi
Aurora

Carousel Priority

Recurve Bow
Negatron Cloak
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Jinx Items

Battle Bunny Crossbow
Kraken's Fury
Negatron CloakRecurve Bow
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod

Key Akali Items

Thief's Gloves
Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves
Guinsoo's Rageblade
Recurve BowNeedlessly Large Rod
Sterak's Gage
B.F. SwordGiant's Belt

Key Illaoi Items

Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt
Warmog's Armor
Giant's BeltGiant's Belt
Evenshroud
Negatron CloakGiant's Belt

Key Aurora Items

Nashor's Tooth
Recurve BowGiant's Belt
Adaptive Helm
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
Jeweled Gauntlet
Needlessly Large RodSparring Gloves
D

3 Dark Star + 3 Vanguard

Set 17
Patch 17.1
Slow Roll
Easy
Avg Place:5.67Winrate:2.11%Top 4:27.56%Games:2.16%

General Info

This comp uses a 3 Dark Star + 3 Vanguard team with Teemo as your main focus. 3-star unit at level 6 by rolling your excess gold every round.

Team Code

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Positioning

Nunu & Willump
Mordekaiser
Cho'Gath
Nasus
Akali
Master Yi
Lissandra
Aurora
Teemo

Full Synergy List

Key Champions

Teemo
Master Yi
Nasus
Cho'Gath

Carousel Priority

Negatron Cloak
Tear of the Goddess

Key Teemo Items

Adaptive Helm
Negatron CloakTear of the Goddess
Needlessly Large Rod

Key Master Yi Items

Titan's Resolve
Chain VestRecurve Bow
Spear of Shojin
B.F. SwordTear of the Goddess

Key Nasus Items

Sunfire Cape
Chain VestGiant's Belt

Key Cho'Gath Items

Edge of Night
B.F. SwordChain Vest