Ahri is a mobile burst mage-assassin who excels at catching enemies out of position and securing kills through clever positioning and skillshot accuracy.

Key Strengths

• Strong sustain in lane through passive healing
• Excellent pick potential with charm (E) and Spirit Rush (R)
• High mobility for flanking and escaping
• Strong roaming potential post-6

Key Weaknesses

• Vulnerable when Ultimate is on cooldown
• Skill-shot dependent abilities requiring precise aim
• Struggles against heavy CC compositions
• Falls off in late game against tankier targets

Early Game (Levels 1-5)

• Focus on farming and getting Lost Chapter
• Use Q to simultaneously harass and farm
• Play cautiously pre-6, tracking enemy jungler
• Trade aggressively at level 2 with Q-E combo

Mid Game (Levels 6-11)

• Roam after shoving waves
• Look for picks with Ultimate-Charm combos
• Move to side lanes for better pick opportunities
• Use vision control to set up flanks

Late Game (Level 12+)

• Focus on catching isolated targets
• Set up death brush ambushes
• Look for flanks in teamfights
• Target squishier backline champions
• Use jungle corridors for better Q value

Power Spikes

• Level 2: Q+E combo available
• Level 6: Ultimate unlocks roaming potential
• Level 9: Q maxed, strong wave clear
• Level 11: Second Ultimate charge
• Level 16: Three Ultimate charges, lower cooldown

Tips for Success

• Coordinate Ultimate usage with enemy CC cooldowns
• Use Sweeper lens for better flanking opportunities
• Maximize Q damage by hitting both parts
• Save one Ultimate charge for escape when needed
• Focus on objective control after securing picks

Related Champions with Similar Playstyles:

• LeBlanc (Hard)
• Zed (Hard)
• Lux (Average)
• Katarina (Hard)

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