Akali’s Rise in TFT Season 13
Despite having great potential, Akali and the TFT Season 13 meta is seeing a significant shift. The reason for this drastic change is due to the dominance of certain compositions that can effectively counter strong assassins, making the presence of Akali and her synergies less impactful. The composition revolves around using Camille and Smeech to quickly eliminate champions like Akali and Nocturne.
However, as of patch 13.5, these two champions have received nerfs that significantly reduce their effectiveness. This has opened up opportunities for strong compositions to rise in power while the assassin meta weakens. Additionally, when equipped with items like Infinity Edge or Rabadon’s Deathcap, these champions can be incredibly potent and shouldn’t be underestimated when combined with traditional DPS champs.
Building Akali Assassin Comp in TFT Season 13
The Void Assassins composition is considered one of the most effective ways to start with this build, as it allows Akali to gain an additional 15% spell power. Furthermore, Irelia and Vex are notable strong contenders early on to bolster the assassin’s damage output when Akali is lacking in the early stages. Meanwhile, Nocturne provides a phenomenal utility for activating 2 Assassins to deal significant damage.
In the mid-game, players should prioritize acquiring experience at level 6 and transition into a reroll strategy to upgrade Akali and Nocturne. Additionally, players should aim to include two strong champions such as Twisted Fate and Loris to maintain health while maximizing damage output. Loris can greatly enhance survivability, ensuring that key champions do not get eliminated too quickly. Meanwhile, Twisted Fate serves as a crucial long-range DPS champion to deal damage while providing effective spell synergy.
After upgrading Akali and Nocturne, players should quickly aim for level 8 to finalize the build with key 4-cost champions. In this lineup, Ambessa can help complete the 4 Assassin bonus while maximizing damage output. If players manage to reach level 9, Malzahar can be a strong choice to bolster damage output even further, making the composition more formidable.
Key Tips for Building the Composition
When utilizing multiple core champions in the composition, items such as Infinity Edge and Rabadon’s Deathcap should be prioritized for Akali. The flexible setup of Akali’s third item can include Guardian Angel, Infinity Edge, or Rabadon’s Deathcap based on the in-game situation. One crucial tip while playing this composition is to opt for the Bloodthirster to mitigate the incoming damage from opponents during fights. This will significantly enhance Akali’s, Nocturne’s, and other champions’ survivability, leading to more consistent victories.
