Akali vs Urgot TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

Akali vs Urgot TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Overview

Use to create safe windows for trades and all-ins against Urgot's ranged poke.
Prioritize punishing Urgot's cooldowns to deny him lane control and passive leg rotations.
Snowball early by forcing trades around your uptime before Urgot scales.

Trading pattern

Start trades with poke and passive autos, then commit using and when Urgot is exposed.
Respect Urgot's flip; only engage when it is on cooldown or bait it out.
Punish Urgot immediately after he uses or when his passive legs are on cooldown to avoid damage windows.

Danger windows

Avoid trading when your is down as Urgot can punish with flip and passive legs.
Do not extend trades if Urgot's shield is up, as he can counter-engage and burst you.
Play cautiously after Urgot lands or when his passive legs are active to avoid lethal all-ins.

Early game

Poke with and follow with and only when is active.
Avoid committing to trades without since Urgot can punish with flip.
Keep lane pressure high early to prevent Urgot from freely rotating his passive legs for damage.

Power spikes

At level 3, use your full -- combo to force trades Urgot must respect.
At level 6, track your availability to execute all-ins or disengage safely.
Respect Urgot's level 6 execute threat by avoiding low-health trades and dodging the projectile.

Win conditions

Use to create safe windows for extended trades and all-ins, focusing on punishing Urgot's cooldowns.
Snowball early by forcing level 3 combo trades and denying Urgot's scaling before key items.
Leverage your mobility and to flank or pick Urgot in side-lane skirmishes for map control.

Tactical tip

For Akali vs Urgot, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.