By GamGem ResearchLast updated 18 Oct 2026

Akshan Draft Guide
Wild Rift pick, ban and counter-pick read — the Rogue Sentinel.
Pick after a read. Akshan is fine blind but better once the enemy lane is visible.
- Blind safety64/100
- Ban rank#104 of 142
- Pick rank#24 of 142
- Mid standing#19 of 55
Who breaks a blind Akshan
Any one of them in the enemy draft drops Akshan’s blind safety from 64 to 49; Akshan’s blind floor is 47.1%.
If the enemy locks Akshan
The assistant’s best answer in each lane Akshan plays, with Akshan entered as the enemy pick.
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | Vel'Koz | Ryze | 91/100 |
| Baron | Poppy | Ryze | 82/100 |
Drafting around Akshan
Akshan leans AD, so the next pick should add AP damage. Best pick for each lane Akshan does not play:
| Lane | Best pick | Backup | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle | Nidalee | Morgana | 92/100 |
| Support | Vel'Koz | Bard | 91/100 |
| Dragon | Smolder | Kalista | 84/100 |
