Ahri vs Akshan MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Ahri vs Akshan

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Ahri's high mobility and short trade pressure to control the lane and deny Akshan's short-range poke and roam attempts.
Prioritize lane pressure and wave control to enable roams and prevent Akshan from safely using his (W) camouflage for side plays.

Trading pattern

Poke with (Q) and proc (W) for early damage, then disengage unless Akshan has used his (E).
Use (E) offensively only when Akshan commits forward or wastes his mobility cooldown.
Avoid extended trades when (R) is down or after missing (E) to prevent being punished.

Danger windows

Ahri is vulnerable pre-6 or when (R) is on cooldown; avoid overcommitting during these times.
Missing (E) opens windows for Akshan to punish with his mobility and damage; play cautiously after a miss.
(E) engage or (R) ultimate can be lethal if Ahri is caught without (R) or proper spacing; respect these windows.

Early game

Use (Q) poke combined with (W) repositioning to harass Akshan while maintaining safe spacing.
Hold (E) to punish Akshan's forward use of (E) or when he overextends for a trade.
Keep one side pink-warded and maintain lane control to avoid jungle ganks and track Akshan's roam potential.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to safely extend trades, pick off Akshan, or disengage from his all-in attempts.
After first completed mage item, pressure waves and trades more confidently with improved waveclear and kill threat.
Respect Akshan's level 2 power spike when he gains (Q) and (E) for aggressive trades, and his level 6 (R) for all-ins.

Win conditions

Land (E) when Akshan commits forward or wastes mobility to snowball lane control and open roam opportunities.
Use (R) to safely extend trades or disengage after poking, maintaining pressure without overexposing.
Control wave tempo to enable roams and deny Akshan side lane pressure or scaling through safe map pressure.