Akshan Reroll

Akshan is an underrated carry who will deal more damage than any 2-star 4 cost units. However, it requires a specific setup to truly shine. He really needs you to have a solid frontlane so he can be unbothered during his ultimate animation.

If he doesn't have any mana item (like HoJ for instance) or too much attack speed, his first ultimate cast will be perfectly timed with the Freljord effect that reduces armor of the enemy team. This allows Akshan to one shot most tanks and reach the backline with his first ability.

On another note, since patch 13.13, Runaan's Hurrican now shoots 6 bolts when Akshan uses his ability. This items allows Akshan to reach squishy targets in the backlane that he usually would never reach.

TL;DR

• Prioritize strong frontlane over 4 Deadeye
• Build Runaan / Infinity Edge / Deathblade (great alternative is Giant Slayer our Runaan x2)
• Use Azir and Lissandra as side damage dealers to help Akshan

Even if it's a bit awkward, it's best to not play 5 Shurmia at lvl 7. You will most likely not find 2* Nasus and Ksante so the Shurima bonuses on them are not that valuable.

At lvl 7, you will need to stabilize your board with a very strong frontline and Akshan 2. Don't hesitate to roll very deep to find 2 star Sejuani, Lissandra, Reneketon, and Nasus or Shen if you are lucky (these two units are extremely contested).

Once you are stabilized, get back your econ to 50 and slow roll to find Akshan 3. After, you can push lvl 8 and add 5 Shurima to close your games.

TL;DR

• Roll deep at lvl 7 to have a 2 star frontlane and Akshan 2
• After, get back to 50g and slow roll for Akshan
• When you hit Akshan 3, push lvl 8 and add late game units (like Ksante)

Normal items

• S tier: Runaan's Hurrican / Deathblade / Infinity Edge / Giant Slayer
• A tier: Guardbreaker
• B tier: Hand of Justice
• C tier: Gunblade / Bloogthirster / Edge of Night / Quicksilver / Last Whisper / Guinsoo / RFC

Ornn items

• Akshan: Sniper's Focus >>>> Collector > Trinity Force
• Tank: Hullbreaker / Trickster's Glass / Eternal Winter / Anima Visage / Randuin's Omen

Radiant items

• Runaan's Hurrican / Deathblade / Guardbreaker

Shimmerscale items

• Draven's Axe (very easy to stack with Akshan

In this current meta Ezreal is simply the best because it allows you to build many tank items and pretty much guarantee you to find good stuff for Akshan

Best augments to play this comp is:

• A cut above: Gain a Deathblade. Champions holding Deathblade have a 40% chance to drop 1 gold on kill.

• Shurima's legacy: When your Shurimans Ascend during combat, the Sun Disc attacks enemies for 180-900 magic damage every 2 seconds (based on current Stage). Gain 3 Shurimans.

• Shurima Crest: Gain a Shurima Emblem and a Taliyah.

• You have my sword: Gain a B.F. Sword. Your units gain 18% Attack Damage.

• Glacial breeze: When your Freljordian Storm strikes, your units are shielded for 15% of their maximum Health and gain 8% Attack Speed. Gain 2 Freljord units.