TFT Set 5.5 Akshan Guide: Items and Synergies (September 2021)
In September 2021, Akshan in TFT Set 5.5 had 850 / 1530 / 2754 Health and a passive that cuts target Armor by 50%; his recommended items are Bloodthirster, Deathblade and Giant Slayer.
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In brief
AI summaryIn September 2021, Teamfight Tactics (TFT) Set 5.5 Akshan had 850 / 1530 / 2754 Health, 35 Armor, 35 MR, 80 / 144 / 259 Damage and 120 Mana.
TFT Set 5.5 Akshan's attacks reduce target Armor by 50% for 4 seconds, and his active swing grants 70% / 85% / 400% Attack Speed for 4 seconds.
The TFT Set 5.5 Akshan guide recommends Bloodthirster, Deathblade and Giant Slayer, with the Lightbearer (3/6/9) and Ranger (2/4/6) synergies.
Contents3 sections
When it comes to TFT Set 5.5, one of the most important points is champions and developing strategies for them. To help you gain an edge in the game and get to know champions better, we prepared an Akshan guide covering TFT Akshan items and synergies.
TFT Set 5.5 Akshan Guide

Stats
- Health: 850 / 1530 / 2754
- Armor: 35
- MR: 35
- Damage: 80 / 144 / 259
- Attack Speed: 1
- DPS: 80 / 144 / 259
- Mana: 120
Ability
Akshan's attacks reduce the target's Armor by 50% for 4 seconds (Passive). Akshan throws his grappling hook and swings untargetably toward the farthest enemy, gaining Attack Speed for 4 seconds (Active). While swinging, Akshan keeps attacking the nearest enemy at twice his Attack Speed.
- Attack Speed Bonus: 70% / 85% / 400%
Items Akshan Needs in TFT Set 5.5
Bloodthirster



- Basic attacks heal the wearer for 33% of the damage dealt. When Health falls below 40%, the wearer gains a shield equal to 30% of max Health that lasts up to 5 seconds.
Deathblade



- If it contributes to a kill, it gives the wearer +10 additional Attack Damage for the rest of combat. This effect can stack any number of times (starting from 4).
Giant Slayer



- The wearer's Abilities and attacks deal 20% additional damage. If the target's max Health is over 1600, the bonus rises to 70%.
Synergies Akshan Needs in TFT Set 5.5
Lightbearer
At the start of combat, the Lightbearer with the highest Health gains a shield that grants Attack Speed each time it is applied. When the shield is destroyed or expires, it passes to the ally with the lowest Health percentage.
- 3: 175 Shield, +25% Attack Speed, 4 seconds duration
- 6: 900 Shield, +90% Attack Speed, 2 seconds duration
- 9: 2000 Shield, +500% Attack Speed, 1 second duration
Champions: Galio, Irelia, Lucian, Olaf, Pyke, Rakan, Senna.
Ranger
Rangers gain additional Attack Speed every 4 seconds and lose it every 4 seconds. This effect begins 4 seconds after combat starts.
- 2: 80% Attack Speed
- 4: 180% Attack Speed
- 6: 400% Attack Speed
Champions: Aphelios, Ashe, Varus, Vayne.


