Akali vs Orianna
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 due to Orianna's superior range, wave control, and consistent poke that you cannot effectively answer.
- Post-6 you become heavily favored as your R gives you reliable gap-close and kill pressure that Orianna cannot consistently escape.
How to Trade
- Your best trading pattern is Q-E when Orianna steps up for CS or poke, then immediately W to avoid her retaliation and reset the trade.
- Only commit to extended trades with R available, as you need the gap-close and execute damage to finish kills.
Wave Control
- Accept being pushed early and focus on last-hitting safely, then look for freeze setups near your tower post-6 where you can run Orianna down.
- Avoid letting the wave crash into your tower repeatedly as this denies you kill windows when you hit power spikes.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't waste your W defensively without purpose - save it for dodging key abilities or setting up kills, as the energy cost is too high for casual use.
- Never R1 into Orianna without a clear kill path or her R down, as good Orianna players will R you away and leave you stranded without escape tools.
Created on 12/03/2025
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