AP Rakan build with runes and items. AP Rakan guide offers in-depth how-to play, skill order and tips. Play AP Rakan build in League of Legends Patch 25.05!
You rush Stormsurge (dmg) or Hextech Rocketbelt (reach)
How to play
General
Playing AP Rakan build, your default rush is Stormsurge.
You can optionally rush Hextech Rocketbelt for reach.
Adapt to an enemy team. Are they full of tanks, and they rush tons of Magic Resist? You rush Void Staff as #2 or #3 item to counter MR stacking. Their team has champs with lots of healing? Rush Oblivion Orb as #2 item (upgrade to Morellonomicon as 4th or 5th item).
Somebody is going after you each fight? Always getting ulted by enemy assassins? Rush Zhonya's Hourglass.
Champion
Max Q if you want to play safe, want to poke or can't go in. Otherwise, max W.
Tips and Tricks
Riot
Rakan requires allies near him to make the most out of his tools.
Rakan's dash speeds increase with his Move Speed. Use the extra speed to surprise your enemies!