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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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  1. In 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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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

Akshan banner artwork for Teamfight Tactics Set 5.5

Stats

  • Health: 850 / 1530 / 2754
  • Armor: 35
  • MR: 35
  • Damage: 80 / 144 / 259
  • Attack Speed: 1
  • DPS: 80 / 144 / 259
  • Mana: 120

Ability

Akshan ability icon showing his grappling hook swingAkshan'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

B.F. Sword component iconNegatron Cloak component iconBloodthirster item icon

  • 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

B.F. Sword component iconSecond B.F. Sword component iconDeathblade item icon

  • 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

B.F. Sword component iconRecurve Bow component iconGiant Slayer item icon

  • 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

Lightbearer trait icon 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

Ranger trait iconRangers 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.

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