Akali Cosplay from League of Legends
Character: Akali
Skin: Default
Series/Game: League of Legends by Riot Games
Costume and props: Handmade by me
Time spent: ~8 month (250-300h of work)
Techniques used: foam crafting, wig styling, hand-painting, pattern making, sewing, tattoo design
The character and the costume
Akali, the Rogue Assassin, is a deadly and elusive warrior from the League of Legends universe. Trained by the Kinkou Order, she later abandoned their teachings to forge her own path as a lone vigilante.
There are many variations of Akali’s base skin, and depending on the reference used, details such as colors, shapes, decorations, hairstyle, and weapon size can change significantly. I mainly based mine on the image on the left.
I initially thought this would be a simple costume, but it required much more attention and time than I expected. I made the entire cosplay myself, including the wig, weapons, tailored outfit, and accessories.
Akali Cosplay photos & VIDEOS
Photography by A.Z. Production (2020)
Photography by Ozz the Wizard and Irish Gerry (2022)
Photography by Picciography (2022)
Akali cosplay Tutorial
This Akali cosplay took over 300 hours of work, including planning, spread across about eight months.
I styled the wig starting from a simple black base, adding a ponytail and setting everything in place with spray lacquer. The outfit is mainly made of taffeta and velvet, with many embroidered details done using a basic sewing machine.
The smoke bomb holder on her back is made of eva foam, as are the weapons, which are also detachable for easier storage and transport.
Many other cosplayers have taken inspiration from my Akali costume, especially my unusual fabric choice and the decorative details on the pants. These elements were particularly appreciated and have been replicated by several people!
Want to see the process? Many work-in-progress photos and videos are available in my Instagram and TikTok!
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