01 / Ahri
At a glance
Learn Ahri abilities and prepare your first games. Find builds for each supported role.
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Strengths & weaknesses
Tools to play around
- Orb of DeceptionContributes damage to the champion’s rotation.
- Fox-FireAdds a utility effect to the champion’s kit.
- Spirit RushOffers a movement tool for positioning.
What can go wrong
- Orb of DeceptionPractise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
- Fox-FireRead the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
- A completed combo is only useful when your position, resources and follow-up are safe.
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Abilities & tips
Open an ability to read its effect and a practical use tip.
PEssence Theft
After killing 9 minions or monsters, Ahri heals. After taking down an enemy champion, Ahri heals for a greater amount.
Read the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
QOrb of Deception
Ahri sends out and pulls back her orb, dealing magic damage on the way out and true damage on the way back.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
WFox-Fire
Ahri gains a brief burst of Move Speed and releases three fox-fires, that lock onto and attack nearby enemies.
Read the effect and its conditions, then practise it alone. Build your sequence around the effect you can reliably reproduce.
ECharm
Ahri blows a kiss that damages and charms an enemy it encounters, instantly stopping movement abilities and causing them to walk harmlessly towards her.
Practise the hit area and target conditions first. Do not spend the rest of your rotation automatically when the opening damage misses.
RSpirit Rush
Ahri dashes forward and fires essence bolts, damaging nearby enemies. Spirit Rush can be cast up to three times before going on cooldown, and gains additional recasts when taking down enemy champions.
Decide where you want to finish the movement before casting. Using mobility to enter a fight can leave fewer options to retreat.
Ahri combos: timing and positioning
AA = basic attack. Practise each step slowly before increasing speed.
Short lane trade
- AA
- W
- Q
Attack the champion, then use W and aim Q along their retreat. Practise returning to a safe distance after the exchange.
Watch out : Do not follow the target through a large enemy wave for one extra attack.
Follow up a landed Charm
- E
- Q
- W
Aim E from a clear angle. When it connects, follow with Q and W. If E misses, reassess the trade before stepping forward.
Watch out : Keep the path to the target clear of minions; E stops on the first enemy hit.
Create an angle with your ultimate
- R
- E
- Q
- R
- W
Use the first R to find an open angle, then E and Q. Reposition with a later R and use W in range. Aim to catch the returning Q while keeping an exit available.
Watch out : Wait for R to become available again between casts; do not spend every charge just to stay close.
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Game plan by role
Ahri · Mid
Use the wave to control when trades happen. Keep a defensive option if the opposing jungler is missing, and avoid forcing a combo into a large enemy wave.
Move after checking the wave, vision and who can follow. A useful roam should not cost several uncontested waves for no clear opportunity.
Fight from a position where you can repeat your useful spells. Look for an opening after enemy control is spent instead of entering first by habit.
Before your next fight, check: Orb of Deception · Spirit Rush · Combos
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Matchup preparation
Compare opponents in the build for the role you are actually playing. Then check their key control, escape and defensive spells before choosing your trade.
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Practice checklist
- Cast each ability alone and identify its range, target conditions and stopping point.
- Practise the first sequence slowly. Repeat it while moving, without skipping the conditions shown on its card.
- After each attempt, identify the spell you would still have available to defend or retreat.
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Ahri · Builds & runes
Choose a role, then select your rank on the build page for runes, items, skill order and matchup statistics.