In version 13.24, Ahri has emerged as one of the strongest carries in Teamfight Tactics. Ahri’s strength comes from not being overly reliant on Star Effects or the K/DA activation, as well as the Mage trait. As long as players have a strong frontline and position Ahri correctly to unleash her abilities multiple times, she can deal significant damage. Even if the opponent has a strong tank line or items that enhance durability, they may still struggle to win. Therefore, compositions centered around Ahri are currently very popular due to their high effectiveness and balanced offense and defense.
Overview and Gameplay Strategy
The characteristic of this composition is that players must ensure a sufficient amount of damage and durability to maintain health before obtaining Ahri (the 4-cost champion). Additionally, since the damage sources are not overly diverse, it is crucial to have the right items for each champion. The high cost of carries like Ahri and Akali can also be a limitation if players want to maximize the effectiveness of an Ahri-centered composition.
In the early game, players will find it easy to acquire and upgrade the trio of Strong Fans: Kennen – Lilia – Neeko. Additionally, if you can acquire 1-2 True Damage champions early, they will be very suitable to maintain health until Ahri is obtained. In this case, Senna will be a useful option as her items are quite similar to Ahri’s. Moreover, if you consider pivoting due to difficulty upgrading Ahri, Senna could also serve as an effective alternative.
If, by the mid-game phase, you still do not have at least 1 Ahri, players should consider pivoting immediately. However, if you have acquired Ahri but are not confident or have not upgraded to 2 stars, you can continue using Senna as a temporary main damage source. Once you upgrade Ahri, transfer Senna’s items to her. Additionally, include Ekko, Zed, Viego, and Poppy for added shields and some additional damage sources.
In the late game, you need to add Akali, Qiyana, and Sona to the match. Depending on the situation, players can consider which champions will be necessary and effective for their composition. The completed composition at level 8: Kennen – Lilia – Neeko – Ekko – Ahri – Qiyana – Sona – Senna
Strengths and Weaknesses
In terms of damage, this composition is quite strong and possesses damage sources that can quickly eliminate an opponent. Additionally, there is control, healing, and shielding capability. However, one feature is that this composition is also relatively fragile. If faced with opponents who have good tanking capabilities and strong area damage, the Ahri composition can be taken down quickly. In that case, players will need to carefully consider their gameplay and itemization choices to adapt accordingly.