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Warwick vs Akali

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use Warwick's sustain and fear to force extended melee fights and punish Akali's commitment.
Pressure Akali early to deny her safe windows created by (W) and prevent her from scaling comfortably.
This matchup favors snowballing through early duels and low-health chases rather than late scaling.

Trading pattern

Take extended trades using (Q) healing and hold (E) to fear Akali's burst attempts.
Punish Akali when her (W) is down by stepping forward to force short trades or all-ins.
Use (R) to suppress and lock down Akali after baiting her movement or when she is low health.

Danger windows

Respect (W) shroud window as her safest trading and escape tool; avoid committing fully while it is active.
Avoid fighting when (E) is down, as Akali's burst damage is more effective then.
Be cautious after missing (R), as your pick threat and kill pressure drop significantly.

Early game

Prioritize hitting level 3 quickly to unlock full sustain and fear for stronger trades.
Use (E) defensively to absorb Akali's burst and bait her into extended fights.
Track (W) cooldown to engage when it is down for safer trades.

Power spikes

Level 3: Use full kit including (E) fear and (Q) healing to win extended trades and punish Akali's early all-in attempts.
Level 6: Use (R) to force picks or all-ins from distance; bait Akali's movement to land suppression.
Respect Akali's level 3 (Q)-(W)-(E) combo and level 6 ultimate, avoiding fights when these are ready.

Win conditions

Win lane by out-sustaining Akali in melee trades and punishing her when (W) is on cooldown.
Use (R) suppression to pick off overextended Akali or low-health targets for kills and snowball.
Deny Akali's scaling by maintaining lane pressure and forcing her into unfavorable extended fights.