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How to Synergize Zoe with Akali on the Same TeamZoe is in the b tier of champions

Zoe with Akali

How to Win With Zoe and Akali Paired TogetherZoe is in the a tier of champions
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How to Synergize Zoe and Akali

based on 796 Zoe with Akali pairs
Win Rate
48.2 %
K/D/A
2.38
Pick Rate
1.6 %

How We Analyze Champion Pairings in LoL

We take in data from from millions of League matches straight from Riot Games each and every week. Zoe has been on the same team as Akali in 796 recent, ranked games. By pooling so much relevant data from the developers of League, we feel confident that we can provide you with high quality, accurate builds to help Zoe synergize with Akali. It is relatively rare for Zoe to play with Akali on the same team. This has only taken place in approx. 1.6% of matches with Zoe.

Zoe Akali Synergy Summary

Unfortunately, Zoe does a dismal job of teaming up with Akali. Typically, she wins a poor 48.2% of games the champs play on the same team. If you want to play better as Zoe when playing with Akali by learning how to better synergize your play style with her, then check out the complete build (with items, runes, summoner spells, and skills) below!

Best Zoe vs Akali Counter Build

Items

Starter Items

Time Target
Health PotionWorld Atlas

Early Items

~5 Mins
Amplifying TomeHextech Alternator

Core Zoe Items

~22 Mins
Zaz'Zak's RealmspikeShadowflameLuden's Companion

Optional Items

Lich BaneStormsurgeHorizon Focus

Summoner Spells

summonerflash summoner spell D
summonerdot summoner spell F

Skill Order

First skill for Zoe to level upq
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Second ability for Zoe to level upe
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Last skill for Zoe to max outw

Runes

DominationElectrocuteTaste of BloodEyeball CollectionTreasure Hunter
SorceryManaflow BandScorch
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceMagic Resist
Zoe's passive ability p
Zoe's q ability q
Zoe's w ability w
Zoe's e ability e
Zoe's ultimate ability r
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Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
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R
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Q
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Guide to Synergizing Zoe and Akali

Tips for Playing as Zoe with Akali

Sleepy Trouble Bubble travels further over walls. Find a hiding spot to set up for a long distance kill.

Break Sleep with your biggest damage source, since enemies who are asleep take double damage.

Paddle Star deals more damage the further it has flown. Casting it behind yourself before redirecting can deal tons of damage.

Advice to Understand How Akali Will Play

Akali excels at killing fragile champions. Let your team initiate and then strike at the people in the back.

Twilight Shroud offers safety in even the most dangerous situations. Use that time to save up energy for a quick strike later.

Zoe Akali Synergy Stats

Zoe Image
Win Rate
48.2 %
VS
Win Rate
51.8 %
Akali Image
6.1
< Kills >
6.8
6.1
< Deaths >
5.9
8.4
< Assists >
7.3
1.37
< Killing Sprees >
1.56
97
< Minions Killed >
134
0.09
< Dragons Killed >
0.07
0.42
< Inhibitors >
0.41
1,657
< Physical Damage >
1,724
16,846
< Magic Damage >
17,979
3,340
< True Damage >
3,443
21,843
< Damage Dealt >
23,147
18,999
< Damage Taken >
19,143
10,640
< Gold Earned >
11,083
1.71
< Towers >
1.68
0.02
< Baron Takedowns >
0.02
2,277
< Total Healing >
2,280
12,427
< Experience >
13,374
38
< Vision Score >
25
17
< Wards Placed >
12
146
< Time Dealing CC >
138

How to Play with Akali as Zoe in LoL

The Zoe Akali synergy stats shown here demonstrate the areas of her gameplay that do better (or worse) when paired with Akali, compared to her overall stats. Significant differences are areas of focus that highlight how her gameplay changes when paired with this other champion.

Overall, Zoe sees a very large drop in her KDA (ratio of kills and assists to deaths) when paired with Akali. His KDA decreased from NaN to NaN. This drop shows that Akali helps Zoe perform worse in ranked League of Legends matches. Yet, the small difference proves that this performance change is only marginal.

When Zoe is an ally to Akali, she observes a barely noticable drop in her full damage dealt. This change may indicate that Akali does not support by providing protection for her to dish out more damage or that her presence on the team also helps extend the round's duration. Similarly, when Zoe is played alongside Akali on the same side, he usually scores many fewer killing sprees than when she plays without Akali. This is contrasting evidence that she is worse when playing synergisticly with Akali.

Moreover, when Zoe plays with Akali on the same side, she usually takes a little less damage than when she fights alone. Receiving not as much damage may mean that Akali does a decent job of covering Zoe in team fights.

Synergies between Zoe and Akali

Damage Types Compared

Zoe
Akali
Physical Damage
Magic Damage
True Damage

Champion Playstyles Contrasted

Zoe
Akali

Is Zoe better when played alongside Akali?

There is no perfect synergy for Zoe that will no matter what be her top ally. Yet, overall, Akali is a pretty good companion for Zoe. By being on the same team as Zoe, she raises their win rate by 1.2% to 48.2%. This shows that there is a good bond between Zoe and Akali that allows them to perform better together than alone.

Akali has a greater difficulty than Zoe. That means Zoe players should be cautious when finding Akali allies to play with, as they will have to have a greater level of skill to be able to cooperate well with you.

Playing alongside, you will likely see an overall large increase in your team’s ability to deal magical damage. Combined, these champs can deal quite a lot of AP type damage.

Although, by bringing Zoe and Akali together, you probably will not be giving your other allies very much crowd control. Plan to pick other champs on your team that helps cover this relative hole in this pairing's potential.

Regardless of the ability of your Akali teammate, you should focus on maximizing your gold income, staying alive by avoiding foolish fights, and clearing objectives. If you do this, you should do well, regardless.

Additional Information for Zoe Players

How We Calculated Our Zoe Akali Synergy Build and Stats

For this guide on pairing Zoe and Akali, we analyzed 796 ranked and recent League of Legends matches. We perform advanced data cleaning and statistical methods to guarantee that our team synergy stats are accurate and reliable. You can be confident that our recommended build to pair Zoe with Akali comes from actual data and is not the fabrication of some random LoL player, as some other sites provide. You can use the filters at the top of the page to view your division's most relevant stats and build.

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Further Insights to Win with this Champion Pairing

To truly master Zoe in order to pair well with Akali during both the laning and mid / late game phases of LoL games, you should keep reading to learn additional lessons on this champion pairing. If you listen to the build and tips presented above, you will grow your win rate by a lot.

The most crucial items to include in your Zoe and Akali synergy build include Zaz'Zak's Realmspike, Shadowflame, and Luden's Companion. When Zoe incorporated at least these three items in her build, she did significantly better as an ally of Akali than with many other typical item sets. In fact, Zoe boasted an average winrate of 48.2% when synergizing her build and playstyle to Akali with these items in her kit.

To have the greatest chance of coming out on top against your oponents, Zoe players should use the Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Eyeball Collection, Treasure Hunter, Manaflow Band, and Scorch runes from the Domination and Sorcery rune sets. Out of all the rune builds players picked for this champion pairing, this mix of runes resulted in the best win rate. In fact, these runes averaged a 48.2% winrate overall.

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