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Akali vs Sett

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Akali is a high-agency melee assassin who must pressure Sett early to prevent his melee brawls from dominating.
Use (W) to create safe windows for trades and avoid giving Sett easy melee engagements or grit stacks.
This matchup is snowball-oriented; Akali must leverage burst and mobility to deny Sett's control and scaling.

Trading pattern

Start trades with (Q) poke into passive autos, then use (W) to enter shroud and follow up with (E) for burst when Sett is vulnerable.
Punish Sett after he wastes (E) pull or if he misses his (W) center by stepping forward aggressively.
Avoid trading when Sett has grit stacks ready, as his (W) shield and true damage peak then.

Danger windows

Respect (E) pull and stun threat, especially when standing near minions or allies.
Avoid standing in melee range when Sett has grit stacks to prevent his empowered (W) damage and shield.
Be cautious after using (W) if Sett can wait it out or step out, as you become vulnerable to his counter-engage.

Early game

Prioritize reaching level 3 quickly to unlock the (Q)-(W)-(E) combo for safer, extended trades.
Use (Q) poke and passive autos to chip Sett before committing with (W) or (E) when he is exposed.
Avoid prolonged trades when (W) is down to prevent Sett from building grit and landing strong (W) counters.

Power spikes

At level 3, use the full (Q)-(W)-(E) combo to pressure Sett safely and force him to respect your burst.
At level 6, track (R) availability to engage all-ins or escape; avoid forcing fights without it.
After your first AP assassin item, increase wave pressure and trade confidence, but still respect Sett's melee threat.

Win conditions

Use (W) to create safe zones for burst all-ins and avoid Sett's melee brawls.
Deny Sett the opportunity to build grit by short trading and backing off before he can retaliate.
Leverage your mobility and (R) to flank or pick Sett off, snowballing through side-lane pressure and roams.