Teamfight Tactics' Assassin/Ninja composition is one of the most effective for getting rid of enemy carries from the start of the fight without giving them a chance to respond.
Here is our guide to approaching the composition, with the champions to play, the chosen ones to consider, the important objects, the course of the game and finally positioning advice.
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The Assassin and Ninja composition with Akali on TFT
Among the different compositions that can interfere in the opposing backline to annihilate carries from the start of the fight, this is certainly one of the best. Akali is the best carry of this composition, boosted by the critics ofAssassin and the magic power and AD of Ninja. In parallel, Kennan is also capable of inflicting huge splash damage to the frontline if it's passed 3 stars.
This comp is very powerful for mid-game snowballing, and can hold its own until the end with good items and 3 star carries.
The best Chosen (Chosen) champions
Akali Elected Assassin: Since the Ninja trait cannot be obtained in Chosen, you will always have Akali in Chosen Assassin if you find her. Being your primary carry is your best bet.
Pyke, Katarina or Talon Chosen Assassin : In the absence of Akali, another chosen Assassin can always do the trick. However, avoid Diana who is too weak at the end of the game.
Kennen Chosen Sentinel : Kennen, like Akali, can only be obtained as Chosen Sentinel. It can allow you to listen to 4 easily.
Irelia, Shen, or Yone Ascended Adept: A last option at the end of the game is an elected Adept to allow you to play 4 of them, and this especially if you pass level 9.
When to Play Comp and Victory Conditions
When to play the comp
Try to meet at least one of these conditions before considering this composition.
- You have elected Akali : If you find an elected Akali quickly, it's probably a good idea to play this composition.
- You have interesting components : Akali's objects are almost necessary for the functioning of this composition.
Top 1 Conditions
You will usually need one of these conditions to win the game.
- Akali and Kennen 3 stars : If you want to win your lobby, you will need to have your two 3-star carries. Talon can also be an alternate win condition.
- Level 9 with 2-Star Legendary Champions : If you get your hands on 2-star Yone, Kayn or Zilean at the end of the game, and give them items, they can take you to the top 1.
Preferred items
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Akali's objects are not very flexible and are absolutely necessary for this composition to work.
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Ultra-fast cannon : Without the Ultra-Rapid Cannon, Akali wastes too much time walking from target to target, in addition to having to put herself in more danger and in range of enemy controls. Staying away from your targets is essential.
Infinity blade : The Infinity Edge is usually the best offensive option since it guarantees its spell to be a critical and boosts its damage enormously with the Assassin trait as a bonus.
Mercury : Akali usually wants a defensive pick in third, with Mercury often being the best option. 
Guardian angel is also to be considered.
blue buff, 
Pistolame hextech, the 
hand of justice, the 
Rabadon's Headdress or a 
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You want one of your champions to wear aura items to boost your other champions. It's not necessarily about Zed.
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Zeke's Crest : This item is extremely powerful to increase the attack speed of your carries. If you can make multiple copies, do so.
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Kennen can deal heavy damage and area control with a few items to help his spell.
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morellonomicon : Since Kennen will mainly attack the frontline, the burn according to max HP and the anti-healing can be very relevant in the middle game. This object is the most important for Kennen.
Iron Solari Medallion : This item's area shield can help your various Assassins and frontline survive, and help Kennen cast his spell before he dies. He can equip several copies.
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Talon can be a good late-game secondary carry with your latest offensive items or those you find on late-game carousels.
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Infinity blade : The synergy with the Assassin bonus so that Talon's spell inflicts criticals is essential for him to one-shot his targets.
Guardian angel : With this item, your Talon can continue to do its job even if it suffers an adverse burst, for example from an Aurelion Sol or a Kindred.
hand of justice : The third item is freer: a Hand of Justice will be a safe choice the rest of the time, but a Giant Slayer is excellent against 3-star champions, Brawlers and Warmasters, while a 
Last breath works very well against Sylvesters or Initiators.
Thirst for blood, 
Ouragan de Runaan, 
Ultra-fast cannon et 
Doom Blade are interesting offensively, while 
Mercury can be very useful defensively against a lot of checks.What to do with a Spatula?
Youmuu Specter Blade (
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): This object can allow you to switch to 6 Assassins at the end of the game, which offers a substantial damage boost. She can go on Kennan in priority.
Otherwise, the 
Force of nature is always a good option.
Other Interesting Items
Gargoyle Lithoplastron : Your defensive items will usually go to Shen or to I ne. All can do the trick depending on your lobby (
bramble armor, 
frozen heart...).
Course of the game
First carousel
If you want to force this composition, you should almost always aim for a 
curved arch or a 
BF Sword for Akali's main items.
Early game (Stage 2)
Levels 3/4 (Round 2-1 or 2-2)
Since you want to quickly get your 4 Ninjas and they all cost 2-4 gold, it can be worth leveling up aggressively in the early game. If you have strong units (any pair of Brawlers (Brawler) orInitiators (Vanguard) + 2 Assassins for example), you should pass level 4 from round 2-1 or 2-2.
Kalista can be a good champion to equip your debut items withAkali, while other options can be Kindred, sivir, Nidalee...
Level 5 (Round 2-5)
Since you want to quickly get champions at 3 and 4 range, it may be worthbuy more XP in round 2-3 for " pre-level » 5. Pre-leveling means that you will go to level 5 at the start of the next round, and you will therefore have a level 5 shop, increasing your chances of having champions there at 2, 3 and 4 gold.
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If you are very lucky, you can naturally find Shen early in the game to play directly 4 Ninjas. Alternatively, you can, for example, play Later (Fortune) during the end of Stage 2 and the beginning of Stage 3 to try to earn some gold, while playing a Akali as soon as possible.
Midgame (Stages 3 and 4)
Level 6 (Round 3-2)
You should generally pass level 6 in round 3-2 et sell your elected start of the game, then roll some gold: at this stage you can have a elected at 3 POIncluding Akali ou Kennan. However, avoid rolling below 20 gold so as not to damage your economy too much. If you can't find one of these chosen ones, or Akali 2 stars, consider going for another composition instead.
Level 7 (Round 4-1)
When you pass 7 level au start of stage 4, you should roll at least the time to have your 4 Ninjas, then boost your economy. Having 4 Ninjas will make your comp much more powerful, allowing you to generally start a winning streak.
Next, you should initiate a strategy of slow roll : go up to 50 gold and roll your excess gold each round without going below. Your goal is to get Akali, Kennan and why not 3 star Pyke and/or Zed.
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You should practice this strategy for the majority of Stage 4. If at any point you only have a few copies left to find for Akali 3, or if you're low on HP (less than 25), consider rolling more to try and get it.
In the exceptional case where you arrive at stage 4 while being already very powerful (almost all of your 2-star champions, on a win streak with lots of HP and economy), you can instead decide to pass level 8 in round 4-5 and slow roll at this level, to be able to find I ne bonus.
Endgame (Stage 5+)
Level 8 (Round 5-1 or 5-5)
If you were lucky enough to find Akali 3 stars without too much effort during stage 4, you can directly pass level 8 at the beginning of stage 5. Otherwise, you should roll more in round 5-1 until you find your upgrades: most of your opponents will roll at this stage and will therefore become stronger, if you continue to slow roll to 50 gold you risk losing too much HP during the next rounds.
As soon as you have your 3-star carry, raise your economy to pass 8 level at the end of internship 5 or beginning of internship 6 and add I ne. You will be able to take it from the carousel if you see it and no longer need specific components.
Level 9 (End of Stage 6 or beginning of Stage 7)
Le 9 level is only to be considered at the end of the game if you have no reason to roll, as when you already have Akali and Kennen 3 stars and your other 2-star champions.
At this point, you can add different powerful legendary units, like Zilean to give you Mystique, Azir because it is powerful even without objects, or even Read without for example. If you have a Youmuu Specter Blade, you can play Katarina to get 6 Assassins.
Positioning Tips
When playing a composition based on Assassins, you want always watch how your opponents are positioned : Ideally you want your Assassins to be on the same side as enemy carries so they target them first.
An interesting trick to know who you are going to play against is the following: with 8 players, you cannot play against one of the last 5 opponents you have faced. With 7 players it's against the last 4, etc. Thanks to this trick, you can predict a little better who you will face and target their carries.
Obviously you still want to affect your Akali with your aura items (Chalice of Power, Zeke's Crest, Iron Solari Medallion). Also be sure to have your I ne without adjacent allies so that he can take advantage of his shield.
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