Orianna vs Akali
Mid Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win pre-6 through superior range and wave control, as Akali cannot effectively trade back against your Q-W poke without taking minion damage.
- Post-6 becomes Akali-favored as her R gives her the gap-close and burst potential to kill you through your defensive tools.
How to Trade
- Your optimal trading pattern is Q-W-auto when Akali goes for CS, then immediately back off to avoid her Q-E retaliation.
- Never extend trades beyond this combo as Akali's sustained damage and energy management will favor longer engagements.
Wave Control
- Push early levels to establish priority, then maintain the wave in the center or slightly pushed to deny Akali easy all-ins while keeping your escape routes open.
- Avoid hard shoving post-6 as this gives Akali optimal dive angles with her R.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Never face-check brushes or areas where Akali can be hiding in her W, as this negates your range advantage completely.
- Don't waste your R defensively too early in fights - save it for when Akali commits her second R cast, as mistiming it means certain death.
Created on 12/03/2025
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