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Akali vs Aurora

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Akali is the lane aggressor with high early agency and lane pressure, aiming to snowball through picks and burst all-ins.
Focus on denying Aurora a calm scaling lane by using (W) to create safe windows for trades and all-ins while respecting her burst potential.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke and passive autos, then commit with (W) or (E) when Aurora is exposed.
Capitalize on Aurora's lack of quick escape after she uses (W) by following up aggressively.
Respect (W) invisibility window to avoid getting caught out or countered.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your (W) is down, as Aurora can punish your lack of stealth and mobility.
After Aurora uses (W), she loses her quick escape; use this window to force trades but be wary of her burst.
Avoid extended trades if you lack energy or ability cooldowns, as Aurora can capitalize on your downtime.

Early game

Use level 3 power spike to unlock (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and pressure Aurora with safe extended trades.
Punish Aurora's long (E) animation by dodging it and counter-trading immediately.
Avoid extended trades when (W) is down as you become vulnerable to Aurora's burst.

Power spikes

Level 3 unlocks your full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo; use it to force trades that Aurora must respect.
Level 6 (R) allows for decisive all-ins or escapes; track Aurora's ultimate to avoid overcommitment.
First completed AP assassin item boosts your damage and wave control; increase pressure while monitoring Aurora's item timings.

Win conditions

Use (W) to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins to snowball lane dominance.
Exploit Aurora's long (E) animation by dodging and punishing with your burst combo.
Track both ultimates to time roams, picks, or defensive resets, leveraging your superior mobility and burst to secure kills or pressure side lanes.