Ahri & Aatrox vs Alistar & Akali
Bot Lane MatchupAhri vs Alistar (with Aatrox & Akali) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- Pre-6: You lose trades due to Alistar's engage threat and Akali's superior all-in potential once she hits level 2-3.
- Post-6: You win if you can avoid Alistar's W-Q combo, as your R gives you mobility to kite and your burst can delete Akali.
Synergy & Trading
- Poke with Q from max range when Alistar is out of W range, then follow up with E-W if you land charm on either target.
- Always save your R for escaping Alistar's engage or repositioning to finish low targets.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early levels to hit 6 first and gain priority, but be ready to give up CS if Alistar looks for aggressive positioning.
- After 6, maintain distance and look for picks with E when they're separated.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use E aggressively without your R available, as Alistar can easily punish you with W-Q combo.
- Never fight in Akali's shroud without vision control or escape tools ready.
Created on 04/23/2026
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