League of Legends Akshan Released in Patch 11.15

League of Legends patch 11.15 was released today, and as with any new patch new skins were released, champion tuning and balancing were performed and a new champion came out. Akshan was released in League of Legends patch 11.15.

Akshan is a strong champion on his own, allowing him to do well against most of the League of Legends cast. Although he has his counters, he also has great pairings.

League of Legends Akshan Released in Patch 11.15

He provides an interest take to the AD Carry position and the Marksman class as a whole. Instead of being relegated to the bottom lane, Akshan was built with a more solo minded thought process. The way his kit is set up and how his attack speed scales is perfect for a constantly on the move champion who looks to pick fights.

This new champion can has patterns that align with the mobile skirmisher who utilizes the map to his advantage, making full use of his grappling hook. His grappling hook isn’t the only ability that sets him up perfectly for solo play either. The rest of his kit proves his worth as a solo champion, making him more than just a traditional marksman.