Ahri Mid Lane Counters & Matchup Guide 2024
Laning Against Ahri
When Ahri's Charm is down, she becomes vulnerable without her Ultimate. Exploit this window for favorable trades.
Position yourself near but not inside the minion wave. This forces Ahri to choose between wave clear or poke with her Q, while giving you minion protection against her Charm (E).
Without her Ultimate, Ahri lacks escape options. Coordinate with your jungler during these windows of vulnerability.
Ahri the Nine-Tailed Fox
Strategy VS Ahri
Magic resistance and Charm avoidance are key to surviving her burst potential. Consider early MR items if struggling.
Watch for post-6 roams. Alert your team immediately when Ahri leaves lane. Either follow her roam or pressure her tower to force her return.
Create gank opportunities by:
- Baiting out her Ultimate
- Managing wave position near your tower
- Coordinating with your jungler during Ultimate downtime
Power Spike Awareness
Early Game (Level 1-5):
- Ahri is relatively weak
- Aggressive trading recommended
- Focus on building early lead
Mid Game (Level 6+):
- Increased kill pressure with Ultimate
- Strong chase potential
- Avoid fighting when low health
Late Game:
- First item completion marks significant damage increase
- Respect all-in potential
- Maintain safe positioning during teamfights
Strong Counter Picks:
- Neeko: Outranges and outpokes
- Kassadin: High magic resistance and mobility
- Cassiopeia: Strong sustained damage
- Talon: Superior roaming and burst potential
- Karma: Safe laning and utility