Ahri Mid Lane Build Guides, Runes, Items, and Abilities

Ahri, the Nine-Tailed Fox, is one of League of Legends' most iconic mid-lane mages, known for her charm and burst damage. She excels at picking off targets with her powerful crowd control and mobility, making her a consistent threat in both skirmishes and team fights. With her ability to heal through Essence Theft (Passive) and reposition with Spirit Rush (R), Ahri offers both offensive and defensive versatility, making her a rewarding champion for players who enjoy precision and agility.

1. Strengths:

High Mobility: Spirit Rush (R) allows Ahri to dash multiple times, enabling her to engage, chase, or escape with ease.

Strong Pick Potential: Charm (E) is a game-changing ability that disables an enemy, making them vulnerable to follow-up damage.

Sustained Damage: Orb of Deception (Q) deals both magic and true damage, ensuring consistent output against tanky targets.

Healing Sustain: Essence Theft (Passive) grants Ahri healing after minion waves or champion takedowns, improving her survivability in lane and fights.

Versatility: Ahri’s mix of mobility, crowd control, and burst damage makes her effective in various team compositions and situations.

2. Weaknesses:

Skillshot Reliance: Ahri’s abilities, especially Charm (E) and Orb of Deception (Q), require precise aiming, making her less effective if abilities are missed.

Squishy: As a mage, Ahri has low base health and resistances, making her vulnerable to assassins and burst damage.

Mana Dependent: Ahri’s abilities consume significant mana, especially in the early game, limiting her ability to spam spells without proper management.

High Cooldown on Ultimate: Spirit Rush (R) is a key part of Ahri’s kit, and its cooldown can leave her vulnerable when it’s unavailable.

Maximize Essence Theft: Focus on farming efficiently to trigger Essence Theft’s healing regularly. In fights, champion takedowns will provide larger healing boosts.

Charm for Engages: Use Charm (E) to initiate fights or punish overextended enemies. Landing Charm makes it easier to follow up with Orb of Deception (Q) and Fox-Fire (W).

Position with Spirit Rush: Utilize Spirit Rush (R) for aggressive plays or repositioning in fights. Save at least one dash for disengaging if the situation turns dangerous.

Combo Effectively: A standard combo is Charm (E) → Orb of Deception (Q) → Fox-Fire (W). This maximizes burst damage while the enemy is charmed.

Wave Clear with Q: Orb of Deception (Q) can efficiently clear minion waves. Position it to hit both the frontline and backline minions.

Adapt Your Build: Build Luden’s Tempest for burst, Everfrost for crowd control, or Shadowflame for magic penetration. Tailor your items to the game’s needs.

Vision Control: Ahri excels at catching enemies off-guard. Use wards and control vision to set up ambushes with Charm (E).

• Q + W + AA: Your basic trade will be Q then instantly W AA at the same time.
• E + Q + W + AA: This Level 3 All in combo uses E then instantly Q, followed by using W and an AA at the same time.
• AA + W + Q: Quickly trade with AA to make sure W locks on, instantly W and Q as quickly as possible.
• R + Q + AA + W + R + AA + R + E + AA: When chasing an opponent, R into Q Range then AA W to lock on. R AA to get closer and use your final R to reposition to make E as easy to land as possible.
• Q + R + W + E: To quickly burst use Q then instantly R, W mid air then E once you land.
• R + E + Q + R + W + AA + R + AA: To All-In at level 6, R to get an angle for your E Q then R W to reposition to land the second portion of Q and finish up with AA R AA.
• E + R + W + Q: Hide your Charm animation by using E then instantly R, use W mid air and Q once you land.
• E + Q + R + W + AA: With a clear line to the target instantly E Q R one after another, then use W mid air and AA once you land.
• E + FLASH + R + W + Q + AA + R + AA + R + AA: Hide your Charm even better with E Flash mid animation and immediately R and W mid air. Q once you land then AA R, using R to make sure your returning Q lands.
• E + FLASH + Q + R + W + AA: To surprise your opponent E then instantly Flash and Q, then R right after Q finishes casting. Use W mid air and AA once you land.

• Early game

• Focus on farming up and getting your Lost Chapter as quickly as you can. While using your Orb of Deception Q, try to hit both the minions as well as the enemy to maximize the efficiency of this ability.

• You are not very mobile before you get your Ultimate, so always keep a track of the enemy Jungler's position. Hug the wall opposite to the side where the enemy Jungler was last seen.

• Once you unlock your Ultimate, it is time to begin roaming and securing kills elsewhere after shoving the wave in. Sometimes, the enemy laner may follow you. If they do this without vision, just hide in the Jungle and kill them when they walk too close to you.

2. Mid game

• You should focus more on roaming and killing overextended enemies whenever your Ultimate is up. When the Ultimate is not up, just focus on shoving your wave but don't overextend while doing that.
• Try swapping to a side lane as soon as you can. It will allow you to chase enemies more easily with your Ultimate and E. Securing picks during this stage will make it easier for your team to obtain neutral objectives.
• During fights, always try to get to the enemy backline by flanking them from out of vision. A Sweeper may help you with that. If you can't do so, just keep chipping on the enemy frontline, till you can catch someone out with your Charm E.

3. Late game

• Keep farming up till you get to the full build. Once that is done (or while farming), you may use the minion wave as bait and set up death brushes around it. It will allow you to catch enemies unaware with your Charm E and burst them down before they can react.
• Team fighting should be similar to the mid-game. Always look for ways to flank the enemy and take out one or two squishy members of their backline. This will also act as a signal for your team to engage, and if they don't engage, you can always use your last Ultimate charge to get out.
• The fog of war is your friend and you should use this to set up death brushes with your team. This works especially well when a major fight is going to take place for a neutral objective like the Baron. Also, try to take fights in closed areas like the Jungle, as it will let you hit multiple people with your Orb of Deception Q.

Ahri is a champion that combines elegance with lethality. Her ability to charm and burst down enemies makes her a potent force in the mid-lane. With practice, players can master her skillshots, mobility, and combos to dominate games and create game-changing plays. Whether it’s dancing through a team fight or hunting down priority targets, Ahri offers a thrilling and rewarding experience for those who embrace her cunning and precision.

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