By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Akali Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Rogue Assassin.
Pick after a read. Akali is fine blind but better once the enemy lane is visible.
- Blind safety52/100
- Ban rank#30 of 142
- Pick rank#59 of 142
- Mid standing#33 of 55
Who breaks a blind Akali
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Akali’s blind safety from 52 to 37; Akali’s blind floor is 43.0%.
If the enemy locks Akali
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Akali plays, with Akali entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
| Baron | Ryze | Kayle | 86/100 |
Drafting around Akali
Akali leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Akali does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Morgana | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
