Akali,the Rogue Assassin,Akali Jhomen Tethi

Stats: health: Health570+119, resource: Energy200+0, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)9+0.9, resource regen: Energy regen. (per 5s)50, armor: Armor23+4.7, attack damage: Attack damage62+3.3, attack speed: Base AS0.625, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius100, release: 2010-05-11, changed: V13.16, role: Assassin, position: TopMiddle, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 3150|790

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AkaliMainArmoredDisguiseTitlesReal nameAkali Jhomen TethiNickname(s)Little LeafAlias(es)The Rogue AssassinThe Fist of ShadowCharacteristicsSpeciesHumanPronoun(s)She/HerTimelineBorn:977 ANWeapon(s)KamaKunaiShurikenSmoke BombPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originTemple of Thanjuul,IoniaCurrent residenceIonia(No Fixed Abode)FamilyTahno Jhomen Tethi†(Father)Mayym Jhomen Tethi(Mother)Professional statusOccupation(s)Kinkou OrderLeaderVigilanteRegion(s)IoniaFaction(s)Kinkou OrderRelated character(s)KennenShenZedKaynJhinIreliaSionYasuoKarma

Akali

• Main
• Armored
• Disguise
Titles

Real name

Nickname(s)

• Little Leaf
Alias(es)

• The Rogue Assassin
• The Fist of Shadow
Characteristics

Species

Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:977 AN
Weapon(s)

• Kama
• Kunai
• Shuriken
• Smoke Bomb
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Family

• Tahno Jhomen Tethi†(Father)
• Mayym Jhomen Tethi(Mother)
Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Kinkou OrderLeader
• Vigilante
Region(s)

Faction(s)

Related character(s)

Abandoning theKinkou Orderand her title of the Fist of Shadow,Akalinow strikes alone, ready to be the deadly weapon her people need. Though she holds onto all she learned from her master Shen, she has pledged to defendIoniafrom its enemies, one kill at a time. Akali may strike in silence, but her message will be heard loud and clear: fear the assassin with no master.





Contents

• 1Background1.1Early Life1.1.1Shadow Order Attack1.1.2Rebuilding the Kinkou Order1.1.3Encounter with the Navori Brotherhood1.1.4Becoming the Fist of Shadow1.1.5Leaving the Kinkou Order1.2Modern History1.2.1The Councilman in Weh'le1.2.2Reunion with Shen1.2.3Search for Zed1.2.4Capturing Khada Jhin1.2.5The Second Noxian Invasion
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Kinkou Order5.2Zed5.3Kayn5.4Jhin5.5Irelia,Karma&Yasuo
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early Life1.1.1Shadow Order Attack1.1.2Rebuilding the Kinkou Order1.1.3Encounter with the Navori Brotherhood1.1.4Becoming the Fist of Shadow1.1.5Leaving the Kinkou Order
• 1.2Modern History1.2.1The Councilman in Weh'le1.2.2Reunion with Shen1.2.3Search for Zed1.2.4Capturing Khada Jhin1.2.5The Second Noxian Invasion
• 1.1.1Shadow Order Attack
• 1.1.2Rebuilding the Kinkou Order
• 1.1.3Encounter with the Navori Brotherhood
• 1.1.4Becoming the Fist of Shadow
• 1.1.5Leaving the Kinkou Order
• 1.2.1The Councilman in Weh'le
• 1.2.2Reunion with Shen
• 1.2.3Search for Zed
• 1.2.4Capturing Khada Jhin
• 1.2.5The Second Noxian Invasion
• 5.1Kinkou Order
• 5.2Zed
• 5.3Kayn
• 5.4Jhin
• 5.5Irelia,Karma&Yasuo
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early Life[]

Akali was born within theKinkou Order, daughter to Tahno and Maymm Jhomen Tethi. Maymm was the renownedFist of Shadowand one of the Kinkou leaders in charge of preserving the delicatespiritualbalance ofIonia. As a child, Akali's parents would often be called off on their duties, leaving her under the care of other Kinkou masters such asMaster KushoorKennen. When in the care of Kennen, Akali would be taught many shuriken techniques and honed her skills in speed and agility. Being a prodigy, Akali showed great promise as a member of the Kinkou Order and woult often train alongside Master Kusho's son and appointed successorShen.

Shadow Order Attack[]

During theNoxian Invasion of Ionia, Master Kusho's adopted son and former studentZedreturned to the order after having left to participate in the war. With an army of his own followers, Zed planned to enact a violent takeover of the Kinkou Order and seemingly killed Master Kusho, transforming the Kinkou into theShadow Order. Zed and his acolytes proceeded to kill the remaining Kinkou, including Akali's father Tahno. Luckily, Akali fled to a long-abandoned temple in the eastern mountains alongside a small group of other Kinkou consisting of her mother Maymm, Kennen and the newEye of Twilight, Shen.

Rebuilding the Kinkou Order[]

In the mountains, Shen began rebuilding the Kinkou Order by returning to its three fundamental philosophes: the pure impartiality ofWatching the Stars, the passage of judgment inCoursing the Sun, and the elimination of imbalance byPruning the Tree.As Fist of Shadow, Maymm's duty was in Pruning the Tree, training Akali and several other neophytes to become assassins that would kill those that would threaten the balance. By the age of nine, Akali became close friends with another neophyte name Faey, Maymm's young apprentice and possible successor. Though Akali was skilled, she was often impatient and rambunctious, often causing trouble for Faey and the neophytes due to being the youngest of them.

Encounter with the Navori Brotherhood[]

Akali's friend and fellow neophyte Faey, firing arrows and attempting to free her friends.

While training and playing games, Akali and the rest of the neophytes encountered a band of warriors from theNavori Brotherhood, an Ionian  nationalist faction formed in the aftermath of the Noxian invasion currently searching for people to forcefully recruit into their army. Akali and the group of neophytes hid in the trees, not wanting to lead the brotherhood back to their Kinkou temple. Using a variety of tricks and traps, they managed to scare the warriors away by convincing them that the forest was cursed.

In the process, the group accidentally angered a corrupted nature spirit that began rampaging and entrapping the neophytes in vines. Faey quickly tried freeing them while Akali helped, against Faey's orders, by hastily running circles around the spirit, distracting it. While Akali dragged some of the neophytes to safety, Faey was suddenly struck by the spirit and fell to the ground, becoming gravely injured and breaking her leg. At that moment, Maymm, Shen and Kennen arrived just in time to dispel the spirit and save the children.

Back at the temple, Akali was praised by her fellow students for her speed in saving them. When Faey woke up, she realized the severity of her injuries as she was missing a leg and unable to walk. When Akali tried to comfort her, Faey snapped at Akali, blaming her and angered by the fact that she disobeyed her orders. Hearing her distrss, Maymm enetered the room and comforted Faey, vowing to find a way to heal Faey's leg and allow her to walk again so she can fight alongside her as her apprentice once again. Akali, overhearing the conversation, saw the kindness Maymm harbored for Faey and tearfully walked off.[1]

Becoming the Fist of Shadow[]

At the age of fourteen, Akali formally entered her Kinkou training, determined to eventually succeed her mother in becoming the new Fist of Shadow. Though she possessed no magical talents like the other acolytes who would fill her role, she proved her worth of the title by sheer skill. Soon, Maymm stepped down from her role as Fist of Shadow and focused on mentoring the other neophytes, officially granting Akali the title as her successor.

Leaving the Kinkou Order[]

As the Noxian Invasion ended and the Shadow Order reached an uneasy accord with the Kinkou, Akali slowly saw the suffering her people still endured. She began to question her purpose as the Fist of Shadow and whether or not she was truly fulfilling her duties inPruning the Tree. Shen would constantly urge restraint, teaching her meditation techniques and mantras to tame her spirit. However, Akali believed Shen was holding her back, constantly arguing and defying him as she took down Ionia's enemies in her own way.

Finally growing sick of Shen's views on Ionia's balance, Akali insulted the entire order by declaring their impotence, claiming their lack of action in favor of spiritual balance has lead to more Ionians suffering in the Material Realm. Akali officially left order, discarding her title as Fist of Shadow, while Shen let her go without arguing. Shen believed that this was a path that Akali must walk alone with hopes of her returning to the order one day, though he knows that is a decision only she can make herself.

Modern History[]

Now living as an independent assassin, free from the restraints of the Kinkou Order's teachings, Akali lived as a vigilante, traversing the urban underground of Ionia and killing those that cause her people harm.

The Councilman in Weh'le[]

In the coastal village ofWeh'le, a hidden phantom port with mystical properties, Akali went on a mission to assassinate a councilman fromPuboewho had sold out his own people to Noxian invaders in exchange for gold and safe passage through. She visited her tattoo artist Bo'lii, avastayanartist who ran a tavern in the port. While drawing a tattoo of a dragon on her back, the Puboe councilman walked into Bo'lii's tavern accompanied by three guards. Akali planned to kill them on the spot, but Bo'lii urged her to do her business outside of his tavern this time, to which she agreed. Once outside, Akali approached and killed the councilman's guards by hiding in asmoke cloudand firing severalkunaisbefore finally killing the councilman himself.[2]

Reunion with Shen[]

Despite being an independent assassin and having left the Kinkou Order, Akali still retained a close relationship with Shen, who continued acting as her mentor. One day, the two came across a Noxian boy in theNavoriprovince cutting wood from aGuardian Tree. While Akali plans to punish the Noxian with brute force, Shen suggests she finds a different approach. As the Noxian loaded up his cart, Akali arrived and broke the wagon's wheels with her shuriken, discovering that the Noxian is actually a young boy to Akali's surprise.

As the sap of the Guardian Tree began to flow into a shrine, it awoke its protector; a large stone guardian that slowly walked towards the Noxian boy. By granting Akali his ability to see into theSpirit Realm, he revealed to Akali that the protector was powered by the anger of the forest, seeking to restore balance and avenge the Guardian Tree by killing the Noxian boy. Against Shen's wishes, Akali rushed forward and attacked the protector with little to no effect. While trying to lift the wagon off of the Noxian boy, Akali realized that the only way to restore the balance is if the boy planted a new tree in its place. By taking a seed from a nearby branch, Akali had the boy plant the seed into the ground before Shen used his spiritual powers to instantly grow the seed into a sapling, taming the stone protector. Lifting the wagon off of the boy, Akali gave him a warning not to harm the land as Shen used his powers to grow the sapling into an even larger Guardian Tree, wrapping itself around the shrine guardian.[3]

Search for Zed[]

InZhyun, Akali got word that Zed recently assassinated the Kinkou master Althon, a cousin of Shen. Finding Shen in the Olgathee Forest killing corrupted spirits, Akali told him the news about master Althon, stating that she knows the town that Zed is staying in and suggesting she and Shen go confront him, which he reluctantly agrees to.[4]

Once at a tavern inThonx, the two found out from the innkeeper that Zed had already left and attacked a blossom festival before heading north toShual. Akali suggested they follow him, but Shen stated that he had to travel south to slay demons that have been terrorizing a village. Akali tried to convince Shen to follow her to Shual, but Shen remained dedicated to his duties as the Eye of Twilight, urging his former student not to chase Zed alone. Akali, disregarding Shen's warning, took a boat and sailed down the quickest route to Shual.[5]

Akali at aKinkoutemple confronting members of theShadow Order, includingShieda Kayn.

Travelling to an inn near the Kinkou temple of Koeshin, Akali found a group of Zed's acolytes disguised as Kinkou, including Zed's apprenticeShieda Kayn. Kayn told Akali that their masters were inside the inn while Akali threatened them by calling a group of Kinkou warriors to defend the temple. Zed then exited the inn followed by Shen, who ordered Akali to let the Shadow Order walk free since Zed declared theCode of Tuonn,an honorable call for temporary peace that allows them to let each other walk free without combat. Akali however wasn't satisfied with just letting Zed go and dashed in to kill him anyway, which Zed easily avoided byshadow shiftingaway while the rest of his acolytes quickly fled the Kinkou temple. Angered by Akali's recklessness, Shen told her never to fight Zed and that he'll fight him alone in the future, officially declaring that the armistice between the Shadow Order and the Kinkou has ended.

Shen eventually revealed to Akali what transpired in the inn; Zed came to warn Shen that the serial killerKhada Jhinhad escaped and that he seeks to bring him back to prison. Though Zed wanted to ally with Shen and capture Jhin, Shen refused and insisted on catching Jhin on his own without the help of the Shadow Order, declaring that if he sees Zed interfere then he'll personally kill him and finally settle their scores.

Capturing Khada Jhin[]

Akali followed Shen as he investigated a trail of intricate clues in search of the murderer Khada Jhin. Shen's investigation eventually lead him to believe that Jhin was working with theKashuri faction, a radical nationalist group with ties to the Navori Brotherhood. This trail lead Shen toNanthee, believing that the village elder was a potential target of Jhin's murder spree. Once at the scene of the crime, Shen stopped Akali from looking at the corpses, stating that she simply isn't ready to see the horrors that Jhin committed.[6][7]

Eventually, Jhin's traps activated as dozens of bombs hidden in lanterns across Nanthee began exploding, killing many and causing massive damage to the city. Akali, noticing the explosion from afar, vows to kill Jhin for what he'd done. Noticing a small ship in the distance and deducing that that's where Jhin was escaping, Akali demanded to know where it was headed, learning that it was headed to thePiltover.

Deciding to follow Jhin's trail alone, Akali set sail and eventually landed in Piltover. On her search for Jhin, Akali questioned and interrogated many of the locals, which lead her to the undercity ofZaun. In Zaun, she learned that Jhin had been attacking Piltover merchant clans that did business in exporting weapons to Ionia. By questioning the Piltover enforcers, Akali found herself at a theater in the Zaunite neighborhood of Mistfloor, where Jhin was said to have battled with the Ferros clan and theirintelligencer agent.[8]

At the theater, Jhin revealed an elaborate trap for Akali, wishing to make her the fourth victim in his disturbing art piece as three piltovans hung from Ionian trees strapped to machines. These machines began firing harpoons at Akali, who narrowly dodged them by tossing asmoke bombbefore being hit unconscious by an explosive blast created byJhin's rifle.[9]

Jhin, having anticipated Zed and Shen's arrivals, set a trap by tying Akali up in a tree near a decoy of his. While Jhin tried to kill the two of them with Zaunite machinery, Zed managed to toss ashurikenat Akali, cutting her rope and freeing her from Jhin's trap. While Jhin was ready to fire a shot into Shen's head, Akali burst out of the smoke and punched Jhin to the ground, grabbing his gun and preparing to kill him for his crimes while Shen pleaded for her not to as he needed to bring Jhin to Ionia alive. Before she could kill him, Zed pushed her aside and grabbed Jhin, demanding he tell him how he got out of prison. Jhin simply replied with cryptic riddles, stating that Zed alreadyknewwho freed him before Zed threw Jhin to Shen and Akali's feet, stating that their bargain is done as he quickly fled Zaun.[10]

The Second Noxian Invasion[]

Akali joining the effort to defendIoniafromNoxusalongsideIrelia,Kennen,KarmaandYasuo.

At some point, Noxus began a second incursion of Ionia, sending massive armies accompanied by theundeadjuggernautSion. When the Ionian war heroIreliabegan a resistance, she requested aid at a seaside village and received assistance from Kinkou members lead byAkaliandKennen, the spiritual leaderKarmaand the lone wandererYasuo. During the defense against the Noxian army, Akali targeted Sion and struck him with her kama and smoke bombs before joining Irelia and the rest of the champions in a final charge against the Noxians.[8]

Appearance[]

Akali is a slender but muscular woman with light skin and red-brown eyes. Her thick black hair is often tussled, tied back in a large, messy bun which flares in every direction. She also has a tattoo of a pale blue dragon among white clouds swirling around her arms and across the backs of her shoulders.

Her typical professional attire is various shades of green with brown leather highlights. She wears baggy pants, a crop top, tabi, and a cloth mask that covers her lower face.

Personality[]

Akali is impatient, explosive and determined, preferring to leave the Kinkou Order rather than betray her own ideals and not fight for his people. It is notable that, despite this, she is still loyal to Ionia, being able to do anything, even to become a murderer, to protect the First Lands and her home.

Abilities[]

• Assassin Combat Mastery:Akali was trained in the Kinkou Order to be the nextFist of Shadow,the head assassin of the order. Because of this, she is an expert in assassination and stealth combat, capable of knowing how to strike a perfect killing blow from the shadows and get out of danger by hiding in hersmoke shroud.Agility:As an expert assassin, Akali is incredibly agile with a talent in acrobatics and running. Since childhood, Akali has had an exceptional running speed.Weapon Mastery:As part of her training as an assassin, Akali has learned to masterfully wield a large variety of weapons, learning how to use and specialize each one to kill any target.Kama Proficiency:Akali is most comfortable using her kama, a short sickle-like blade she can use to strike enemies. In the past, Akali wieldeddual kamasbut has resorted to using a singular, specialized kama that is connected to a rope, allowing Akali to detach it from its handle and swing it at further distances.Kunai Proficiency:Akali utilizes a collection of kunai daggers, small blades that she can use to either stab up close or toss at a distance. Akali has learned a technique to toss five kunais at the same time, dealing massive damage in a wider area.Shuriken Proficiency:Akali was taught how to use a shuriken byKennen, a Kinkou master most known for wielding shurikens. Training with Kennen has taught Akali how to toss a shuriken from a far distance with great accuracy.
• Agility:As an expert assassin, Akali is incredibly agile with a talent in acrobatics and running. Since childhood, Akali has had an exceptional running speed.
• Weapon Mastery:As part of her training as an assassin, Akali has learned to masterfully wield a large variety of weapons, learning how to use and specialize each one to kill any target.Kama Proficiency:Akali is most comfortable using her kama, a short sickle-like blade she can use to strike enemies. In the past, Akali wieldeddual kamasbut has resorted to using a singular, specialized kama that is connected to a rope, allowing Akali to detach it from its handle and swing it at further distances.Kunai Proficiency:Akali utilizes a collection of kunai daggers, small blades that she can use to either stab up close or toss at a distance. Akali has learned a technique to toss five kunais at the same time, dealing massive damage in a wider area.Shuriken Proficiency:Akali was taught how to use a shuriken byKennen, a Kinkou master most known for wielding shurikens. Training with Kennen has taught Akali how to toss a shuriken from a far distance with great accuracy.
• Kama Proficiency:Akali is most comfortable using her kama, a short sickle-like blade she can use to strike enemies. In the past, Akali wieldeddual kamasbut has resorted to using a singular, specialized kama that is connected to a rope, allowing Akali to detach it from its handle and swing it at further distances.
• Kunai Proficiency:Akali utilizes a collection of kunai daggers, small blades that she can use to either stab up close or toss at a distance. Akali has learned a technique to toss five kunais at the same time, dealing massive damage in a wider area.
• Shuriken Proficiency:Akali was taught how to use a shuriken byKennen, a Kinkou master most known for wielding shurikens. Training with Kennen has taught Akali how to toss a shuriken from a far distance with great accuracy.
Relations[]

Kinkou Order[]

Akali is currently a ninja gone rogue from theKinkou Order. Although still part of it, she operates outside of its rules and regulations.[11]She andShenparted on neutral terms. Neither hates the other but both disapprove of the other's methods.[12]While growing up in the Kinkou,Kennentrained her and helped her refine her shuriken techniques.

Zed[]

Zedmight attempt to recruit her for his Order of Shadows. Akali; however, wants him dead since many Kinkou members including her father Tahno were killed by him and his order.

Kayn[]

Akali andKaynknow each other. He has tried to flirt with her multiple times and Akali finds him hot but too crazy for her taste.

Jhin[]

Akali temporarily teamed up withShento track downJhinafter they were informed of his escape. She later pursued Jhin toPiltover-Zaunand got captured by him, but was later saved with the help ofShenandZed.

Irelia,Karma&Yasuo[]

In the secondNoxianinvasion ofIonia,Irelia'scall for help to defend a seaside village from the Noxian army includingSionwas met by Akali,Karma,KennenandYasuowhose arrival turned the tide of the battle.

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Biography

The Rogue Assassin

ByMichael McCarthy

Starring:Akali

Mentioned:Kennen,Kusho,Shen,Zed

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Music Video

Awaken

By Numerous creators

A deadly masterpiece unfolds. A lone resistance made whole. A chance to come alive.

Starring:Akali,Camille,Draven,Irelia,Jhin,Karma,Kennen,Riven,Sion,Yasuo



Short Story

Leaving Weh'le

ByMichael McCarthy

“Ah— Hey! Bo'lii!” I cry out. “Cut me a little deep, don't you think?”

Starring:Akali

Mentioned:Shen



Short Story

The Bow, and the Kunai

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The air of southern Shon-Xan was rife with raw magic.

Starring:Akali,Kennen,Shen

Mentioned:Kusho,Zed



Video

The Lesson

Akali learns an important lesson from her former Kinkou master, Shen, when they encounter a young woodcutter upsetting the balance of Ionia.

Starring:Akali,Shen



Short Story

The Man with the Steel Cane

ByOdin Austin Shafer



Starring:Akali,Jhin,Shen,Zed



Video

The Rogue Assassin (Video)



Starring:Akali



Comic

Zed: Issue 1

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed is lured back to a village where he and Shen once encountered a great evil, a brutal killer from their past resurfaces: the magically gifted psychopath Khada Jhin!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 2

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed is under attack from all sides! He and his band of assassins are ambushed by the twisted Khada Jhin! In order to survive, Zed will be forced to confront his past sins and seek the aid of his most bitter enemy--the Eye of Twilight, Shen!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 3

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

In order to survive, Zed will be forced to confront his past sins and seek the aid of his most bitter enemy--the Eye of Twilight, Shen!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 4

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Khada Jhin's master plan comes together in a most explosive and deadly manner! But even if Zed and Shen survive, they might just kill one another! Only one will be left standing by the end of this issue!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast



Comic

Zed: Issue 5

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

Zed has been captured and is at the mercy of his most bitter enemy--and once most trusted friend--Shen! Meanwhile Akali sets out on her own in search of the deadly Jhin--a journey that may lead her to her own doom! But what is Jhin's endgame?

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Camille,Kusho



Comic

Zed: Issue 6

ByOdin Austin Shafer,Edgar Salazar,Lorenzo Ruggiero,Chris O'Halloran

It's all led to this: Zed and Shen, united in a final battle with the psychopathic murderer Khada Jhin! And the life of the captive Akali hangs in the balance! Then--Shen and Zed's greatest enemy will stand revealed…and you'll never guess who it is! Shocking secrets about the past AND the present will be unveiled…and whoever survives will be left to pick up the pieces!

Starring:Akali,Jhin,Kayn,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Mentioned:Rhaast

Mentioned Champion



Short Story

Between Light and Shadows

ByJoey Yu

Kennen had not slowed since setting off from the Great Temple of Koeshin.

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Shen



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Tales of Runeterra



Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Braum,Corki,Darius,Diana,Ekko,Fiora,Garen,Graves,Heimerdinger,Jinx,Leona,Lulu,Miss Fortune,Shen,Teemo,Thresh,Tristana,Twisted Fate



Biography

The Eye of Twilight

ByMichael Luo

Starring:Shen

Mentioned:Akali,Jhin,Kusho,Zed



Biography

The Heart of the Tempest

ByIan St. Martin

Starring:Kennen

Mentioned:Akali,Kusho,Shen,Zed

Alternate Universes



Music Video

ALL OUT

ByK/DA



Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine



Game

Another Sky

ByJared Rosen,Taylor Dinwiddie,Ty Sheedlo

As a new generation of Star Guardians prepares to fight back the forces of chaos, rising star Akali finds herself wracked with doubt. Does she have what it takes to be a Star Guardian? Or will the darkness she senses inside spell doom for her and her friends?

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Fiddlesticks,Kai'Sa,Morgana,Nilah,Quinn,Rell,Sona,Syndra,Taliyah,Zoe

Mentioned:Ahri,Akshan,Ezreal,Gwen,Jinx,Lux,Miss Fortune,Rakan,Xayah



Video

Breakout

Virtual hip-hop group True Damage was born when K/DA's lead rapper Akali sought to bring together the distinct talents of Ekko, Senna, Qiyana, and Yasuo in an ambitious, genre-defying collaboration.

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Qiyana,Senna,Yasuo



Music Video

Everything Goes On

ByPorter Robinson

Together with some familiar faces, a new generation of Star Guardians ascend to battle a looming threat. But even when confronted with eternal darkness, their hope burns brighter than fear.

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Kai'Sa,Nilah,Orianna,Rakan,Rell,Senna,Seraphine,Sona,Taliyah,Xayah

Mentioned:Ahri,Lux,Miss Fortune



Music Video

GIANTS

ByTrue Damage

Intro

Starring:Akali,Ekko,Qiyana,Senna,Yasuo

Mentioned:Ahri,Azir,Book,Camille,Corki,Jinx,Kayn,Kindred,LeBlanc,Lucian,Pyke,Rhaast,Tahm Kench,Teemo,Thresh,Twitch,Yuumi



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 1

ByMichael Yichao

In a difficult moment during a recording secession, Akali reassures a nervous Seraphine that K/DA's bonds run deep.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine,Yasuo

Mentioned:Ekko,Ezreal,Graves,Qiyana,Senna



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 2

ByMichael Yichao

Seraphine navigates a life-changing moment as she embraces her dream becoming reality.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine

Mentioned:Ezreal,Janna,Jinx,Lulu,Lux,Miss Fortune,Poppy,Soraka,Syndra,Volibear,Yasuo



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 4

ByMichael Yichao

Kai'Sa dances through life, finding her way to present moment as a part of K/DA.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine,Yasuo

Mentioned:Kassadin



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 5

ByMichael Yichao

Ahri reflects on the long road that led to her forming K/DA: breaking old bonds while establishing new ties, navigating the flood of attention (and expectation) following their initial success, and looking forward to their bright future.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine,Yasuo



Short Story

Interview: Inside K/DA

ByPopRox,Indu Reddy

PopRox chats with K/DA on their style, personal life, and success after POP/STARS.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa

Mentioned:Kassadin



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ByInstitute of War

Formare veneficum est formare fatum.

Starring:Akali,Alistar,Amumu,Anivia,Annie,Ashe,Blitzcrank,Brand,Cassiopeia,Cho'Gath,Corki,Darius,Dr. Mundo,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Gangplank,Garen,Gragas,Heimerdinger,Irelia,Janna,Jarvan IV,Jax,Karma,Karthus,Kassadin,Katarina,Kayle,Kennen,Kog'Maw,Lee Sin,Leona,Lissandra,Lux,Malzahar,Maokai,Master Yi,Mordekaiser,Morgana,Nasus,Nidalee,Nocturne,Nunu,Olaf,Pantheon,Poppy,Rammus,Renekton,Riven,Rumble,Ryze,Sejuani,Shaco,Shen,Singed,Sion,Sivir,Skarner,Sona,Soraka,Swain,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tibbers,Tristana,Trundle,Tryndamere,Twisted Fate,Twitch,Udyr,Urgot,Veigar,Vladimir,Warwick,Willump,Wukong,Xin Zhao,Yorick,Zilean



Video

Outsiders

A band of cybernetic castoffs plans to infiltrate The City to destroy the entity that created—and then abandoned—them: the PROJECT Corporation.

Starring:Akali,Irelia,Jinx,Pyke

Mentioned:Ashe,Lucian,Warwick



Music Video

POP/STARS

ByK/DA

Intro

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa

Mentioned:Lulu



Video

Shadow of a Doubt

Star Guardians have a brilliant light, but some stagger in the darkness. Can Akali escape her own nightmares?

Starring:Akali,Morgana

Mentioned:Kai'Sa,Quinn,Rell,Taliyah



Comic

Sharp: Issue 1

ByMichael Yichao

Learn more about K/DA and their upcoming ALL OUT EP in this very special edition of SHARP magazine.Read through over 16 dedicated pages about Ahri, Evelynn, Kai’Sa and Akali, and how the pop group sensation renewed their ambitions since the launch of their electric 2018 debut single, POP/STARS. Discover how K/DA staged their comeback with THE BADDEST, the first song of their new and long-awaited EP, and meet Seraphine, their talented new collaborator.This special edition of SHARP also includes a special quiz to prove to yourself and your friend that you are a real BLADE!

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Evelynn,Kai'Sa,Seraphine,Yasuo

Mentioned:Ivern,Lux



Comic

Star-Crossed: Embrace

ByJared Rosen,Callie Miller

Final showdown! The Guardians have played all their cards, but something in Xayah tells her to keep fighting—she’ll find a way to redeem Rakan or die (again) trying.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Kai'Sa,Miss Fortune,Orianna,Rakan,Senna,Seraphine,Xayah

Mentioned:Zoe



Video

The Day Before Snowdown

Gather ‘round and hear the story of how Winter Wonder Neeko, Snow Man Yi, Winter Wonder Soraka, and Ice King Mundo saved Snowdown from Ice King Twitch in the Snowdown 2018 event in League of Legends.

Starring:Akali,Dr. Mundo,Master Yi,Neeko,Soraka,Twitch



Video

The Siren's Call

It waits. Make the world anew with Coven Nami, Elise, Akali, Syndra, Nilah, and Old God Mordekaiser.

Starring:Akali,Elise,Nami,Nilah,Syndra

Mentioned:Mordekaiser



Short Story

Twin Stars

ByCat Cheresh

Akali could see the stars.

Starring:Ahri,Akali,Ezreal,Janna,Jinx,Kai'Sa,Lulu,Lux,Miss Fortune,Neeko,Poppy,Rakan,Soraka,Syndra,Xayah,Zoe



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 1

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Anivia,Azir,Bard,Blitzcrank,Braum,Cho'Gath,Elise,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Gnar,Heimerdinger,Ivern,Jhin,Jinx,Karthus,Kog'Maw,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Miss Fortune,Nidalee,Olaf,Poppy,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Shen,Sion,Sona,Soraka,Talon,Taric,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Urgot,Varus,Veigar,Vel'Koz,Vi,Yorick,Zed,Ziggs,Zyra



Comic

Academy Adventures: Series 3

ByGutter Rat



Starring:Ahri,Darius,Ekko,Vladimir

Mentioned:Akali,Amumu,Bard,Blitzcrank,Draven,Elise,Evelynn,Ezreal,Fiddlesticks,Fiora,Fizz,Galio,Gnar,Jayce,Jhin,Kayn,Kog'Maw,LeBlanc,Lulu,Lux,Malzahar,Nasus,Nunu,Poppy,Rakan,Rammus,Rek'Sai,Renekton,Rhaast,Rumble,Ryze,Shaco,Singed,Sivir,Sona,Taliyah,Talon,Teemo,Tristana,Trundle,Twitch,Varus,Veigar,Warwick,Xayah,Zed,Ziggs,Zoe,Zyra



Comic

Harmonies: Issue 3

ByMichael Yichao

A true fan follows the elusive Evelynn's career, leading to a chance encounter that changes everything.

Starring:Evelynn

Mentioned:Ahri,Akali,Kai'Sa



Music Video

RISE

By Numerous creators

Reaching the peak takes more than skill. Only those with the ambition to RISE above all others will know its height.

Starring: N/A

Mentioned:Akali,Ashe,Braum,Darius,Ekko,Ezreal,Fiora,Garen,Gnar,Jarvan IV,Jax,Jinx,Kalista,Kennen,Kha'Zix,Leona,Lux,Master Yi,Olaf,Poppy,Rakan,Riven,Ryze,Sejuani,Swain,Taliyah,Thresh,Tryndamere,Vayne,Xayah,Yasuo,Zed,Ziggs



Short Story

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Passive ability — Name: Assassin's Mark, Description: Innate: When Akali damages an enemy champion with an ability , she creates a ring around them for 4 seconds, refreshing on subsequent damaging abilities against champions. For 2 seconds, she gains 30 / 40 / 50 / 60% (based on level) bonus movement speed while moving away from the center of the ring. Only one ring may be active at a time. When Akali exits the ring, for 2 seconds, she regains the bonus movement speed while facing nearby enemy champions and becomes empowered with Swinging Kama for 4 seconds, during which she cannot create another ring. Swinging Kama: Akali's next basic attack is empowered to have its range doubled and deal 35 − 182 (based on level) (+ 60% bonus AD) (+ 55% AP) bonus magic damage ., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Enemies cannot see the ring, but can see the empower effect.', "Swinging Kamagives a staticbonusrange which doesn't change ifAkali'srange changes during it (i.eRapid Firecannon):IfRapid Firecannonfully charges withinSwinging Kama'sduration,Akali'stotal range increases to337.5.IfRapid Firecannonfully charges before gainingSwinging Kama,Akali'stotal range is increased to395.", "IfRapid Firecannonfully charges withinSwinging Kama'sduration,Akali'stotal range increases to337.5.", "IfRapid Firecannonfully charges before gainingSwinging Kama,Akali'stotal range is increased to395.", 'The ring will be created around the last target hit byFive Point Strike.', "The ring's center is offset 120 units away from the enemy's center, towards Akali.", 'The empowered attack can bedodgedandblocked, and will be mitigated byblinds.', 'The empowered attack will trigger but not be consumed nor apply its effects againststructuresandwards.']}

Q ability — Name: Five Point Strike, Description: Active: Akali unleashes kunais in a cone in the target direction, dealing magic damage to enemies hit. Targets at maximum range are also slowed by 50% for 0. 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 45 / 70 / 95 / 120 / 145 (+ 65% AD) (+ 60% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'Five Point Strikewill hit enemies after only0.188/ 0.169/ 0.15/ 0.131(based on level)seconds (75% of cast time) into the cast time.Due toany actions only starting on integer game ticks, the effective cast time rounds up to0.264/ 0.231/ 0.231/ 0.198(based on level)and the hit will occur at0.198/ 0.198/ 0.165/ 0.132(based on level)seconds into it.', 'Due toany actions only starting on integer game ticks, the effective cast time rounds up to0.264/ 0.231/ 0.231/ 0.198(based on level)and the hit will occur at0.198/ 0.198/ 0.165/ 0.132(based on level)seconds into it.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Base damage changed to 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150.', 'Bonus AD ratio changed to70%bonusAD.', 'AP ratio changed to65% AP.']}

W ability — Name: Twilight Shroud, Description: Active: Akali restores 100 energy over 0. 4 seconds and gains bonus movement speed that decays over 2 seconds. She also detonates a smoke bomb a fixed distance away in the target direction, creating a circular shroud that expands over the next 5 seconds into a ring. The shroud does not permeate terrain, and will expand toward nearby enemy champions. While the shroud is active, Akali's maximum energy is increased by 100 . Bonus Movement Speed: 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% Shroud Duration: 5 / 5. 5 / 6 / 6. 5 / 7 Entering the shroud renders Akali invisible , unless she is dashing . Declaring a basic attack or casting an ability will break the invisibility and prevent Akali from entering it for 1 − 0. 625 (based on minutes) seconds, refreshing on subsequent attacks and casts. The marked section of Twilight Shroud will linger for the mark's duration, even after the shroud ends., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'Akaliwill also not gain theinvisibilityif she isRecalling.', 'It is possible forAkalito detonate the smoke bomb on the far side of terrain from her current location.', 'The effects are applied before the cast time, andAkalican move during the cast time.', 'Now affected by +30 ability haste.', 'Energy restoration changed to 150.']}

E ability — Name: Shuriken Flip, Description: Active: Akali flips backward and, after the cast time, throws a shuriken in the target direction that deals magic damage to the first enemy hit. Magic Damage: 30 / 56. 25 / 82. 5 / 108. 75 / 135 (+ 25. 5 % AD) (+ 36% AP) The shuriken marks and reveals the enemy or the last smoke section hit for 3 seconds, during which Shuriken Flip can be recast to consume the mark. Recast: Akali dashes towards the marked target or smoke section, regardless of distance. Against enemies she deals magic damage upon arrival. Magic Damage: 70 / 131. 25 / 192. 5 / 253. 75 / 315 (+ 59. 5 % AD) (+ 84% AP) Total Magic Damage: 100 / 187. 5 / 275 / 362. 5 / 450 (+ 85% AD) (+ 120% AP) Akali will not flip backwards if she is immobilized or grounded during the cast time. Twilight Shroud and Perfect Execution can be cast during the recast's dash., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection/Auto', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Akaliwill track the target if they change locations.She will not stop tracking the target until she reaches them, as there is no maximum tracking distance.', 'She will not stop tracking the target until she reaches them, as there is no maximum tracking distance.', "Both casts count as ability activations for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.", "Shuriken Flipdoes not interruptAkali'sprevious move or attack orders.The recast does.", 'The recast does.', 'Shuriken Flipcannot be recast if the target is notvisibleor isuntargetable.', "Akaliwill be ordered to basic attack the target after the recast's dash ends.", 'Akaliwill dash backwards up-to 400 units in a straight line. This dash can cross terrain if the end point is beyond it. If she would end the dash inside terrain, she will instead look for a location  in either direction left or right that is outside of terrain and dash there. If there is no such location, she will dash only up to the wall at her normal speed, ending the dash early.', 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.The shuriken missile will fire from whereverAkaliis at the end of the cast time (usually mid-dash), but always towards and reaching the location that was 825 units in front of her at the start of cast. The only exception is if she moves viaFlash, in which case the range of the missile is decreased relative to the distance she blinked.', 'The shuriken missile will fire from whereverAkaliis at the end of the cast time (usually mid-dash), but always towards and reaching the location that was 825 units in front of her at the start of cast. The only exception is if she moves viaFlash, in which case the range of the missile is decreased relative to the distance she blinked.', 'Killing an enemy with the shuriken will still mark the last area of theshroudhit.', 'Attempting to castFive Point Strikeduring either dash will buffer it to cast as soon as the dash ends.', 'Death', 'Cast-inhibiting effects']}

R ability — Name: Perfect Execution, Description: Active: Akali dashes 750 units in the direction of the target enemy champion , dealing magic damage to enemies she passes through. If this hits an enemy, she flips over them to continue the dash up to the normal range but for at least another 150 units. Magic Damage: 80 / 220 / 360 (+ 50% bonus AD) (+ 30% AP) Perfect Execution can be recast after a 2. 5 -second static cooldown within 10 seconds of the first activation. Recast: Akali dashes 800 units in the target direction, dealing magic damage to enemies she passes through, increased by 0% − 200% (based on target's missing health) . Minimum Magic Damage: 60 / 130 / 200 (+ 30% AP) Maximum Magic Damage: 180 / 390 / 600 (+ 90% AP), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputUnit/Direction', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', "Both casts count as ability activations for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.", 'With the first cast,Akalican dash up to a maximum of 900 units if the first enemy she hit was at the maximum dash range.', "CastingFlashduring either dashes will interrupt them, butAkaliwill deal damage to any enemies she comes in contact with at the new location.Enemies already hit by either ofPerfect Execution'scasts cannot be affected more than once by the same cast.", "Enemies already hit by either ofPerfect Execution'scasts cannot be affected more than once by the same cast.", "Shuriken Flipcan be used during the initial dash if it is cast afterPerfect Execution'scast time finishes."]}

Trivia:
Akali's dance referencedSingle LadiesbyBeyoncé.A side-by-side comparison can be seenhere.
Akali was the only energy-based champion to have any associated cost on theirultimate(one Essence of Shadow).
Shadow Dancewas going to be a skillshot but became single-targeted instead.
Akali used to gain the'Law of Inverse Ninja Strength'cosmeticEaster eggdebuff ("This unit is a flippin' ninja!"-"Ninjas are more effective when they work alone. For every Ninja on your team beyond yourself, you lose 1 health.") when she,Kennen,Shen, and/orZedfound themselves on the same team. It was removed inV3.14for unknown reasons.
In theV1.0.0.115April Fools' Daypatch, the following change regarding Akali was jokingly listed：Akali is no longer a ninja.