Low-risk trading patterns, optimal build paths, and key matchup insights are crucial for mastering Akshan mid. Here's what you need to know:

Core Build Strategy:

• Primary Build (53.5% WR):
  • Core Items: Statikk Shiv → Boots of Swiftness → The Collector
  • Full Build: Add Infinity Edge → Lord Dominik's Regards → Rapid Firecannon
  • Summoners: Flash + Ignite
  • Skill Order: Q → E → W

Runes:

• Primary: Press the Attack, Presence of Mind, Legend: Alacrity, Coup de Grace
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Overgrowth
• Shards: Attack Speed, Adaptive Force, Health Scaling

Key Matchup Information:

• Strong Against (>58% WR):
  • Smolder, Karma, Qiyana, LeBlanc, Yone
• Weak Against (<45% WR):
  • Naafiri, Kayle, Anivia, Lissandra, Tristana

Essential Tips:

1. Conserve E for escape or guaranteed kills
2. Auto-attack before Q for optimal passive proc
3. Time ultimate when enemy CC is on cooldown

Alternative Builds:

• Kraken Slayer Path (52.4% WR):
  • Core: Kraken Slayer → Mercury's Treads → The Collector
  • Finish with: Infinity Edge, Mortal Reminder, Immortal Shieldbow

Situational Items:

• Against AP: Mercury's Treads, Maw of Malmortius
• Against AD: Plated Steelcaps, Guardian Angel
• Heavy Healing: Mortal Reminder

Best Synergies:

• Karthus (56.2% WR)
• Amumu (55.6% WR)
• Hecarim (55.6% WR)

Adapt your build based on team composition and enemy threats while maintaining these core principles for optimal performance.

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