Ashe is a champion in League of Legends primarily played in the bottom lane position, classified as a Marksman. This Frost Archer uses Mana (280 – 968.28 at max level) and deals Physical damage. Ashe was released on February 21, 2009, making her one of the original League of Legends champions, and is currently in patch.
📊 Base Statistics
| Statistic | Base Value | Max Value (lvl 20) |
| HP | 610 | 2596.17 |
| Mana (MP) | 280 | 968.28 |
| Attack Damage (AD) | 59 | 127.83 |
| Movement Speed (MS) | 325 | 325 (fixed) |
| Attack Range | 600 (Ranged) | 600 (fixed) |
💡 Unique Mechanic: Ashe’s crits DON’T deal bonus damage! Instead, they double Frost Shot slow (40-62.35%). Build crit for perma-slow, not damage!
❄️ Passive: Frost Shot
INNATE: Ashe’s basic attacks deal bonus physical damage equal to 0% – 100% (+ 0% – 30%) (based on critical strike chance) of the attack’s damage. Critical strikes do NOT deal any additional damage.
INNATE – FROST SHOT: Ashe’s basic attacks and ability hits apply Frost to enemies for 2 seconds, which slows them by 20% – 31.15% (based on level) for the duration.
INNATE – CRITICAL SLOW: Ashe’s critical strikes double Frost’s slow strength to 40% – 62.35% (based on level), decaying over the first second of the duration to its normal strength.
🏹 Q: Ranger’s Focus
Cost: 30 Mana + 4 Focus | Cast Time: NONE
PASSIVE: While Ranger’s Focus is inactive, Ashe’s basic attacks on-attack generate a stack of Focus for 4 seconds, refreshing on subsequent attacks and stacking up to 4 times. Stacks expire one by one every second when the duration ends.
ACTIVE: For 6 seconds, Ashe gains bonus attack speed and empowers her basic attacks to fire a flurry of five arrows that deal modified physical damage. The flurries apply life steal and Frost Shot per arrow, but apply on-hit effects only once.
| Parameter | Value |
| Bonus Attack Speed | 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60% |
| Physical Damage per Arrow | 22 / 23.5 / 25 / 26.5 / 28% AD |
➡️ W: Volley
Cost: 75 / 70 / 65 / 60 / 55 Mana | Cooldown: 18 / 14.5 / 11 / 7.5 / 4 seconds
ACTIVE: Ashe shoots a volley of arrows in a cone in the target direction, each dealing physical damage to the first enemy hit, and applying Critical Slow to enemy champions hit.
| Parameter | Value |
| Arrows | 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 |
| Physical Damage | 60 / 95 / 130 / 165 / 200 (+ 100% bonus AD) |
🦅 E: Hawkshot
Cost: 1 Charge | Cooldown: 5 seconds | Recharge: 90 / 80 / 70 / 60 / 50 seconds
ACTIVE: Ashe sends a hawk spirit to a location, granting sight of the area along its path and at its destination for 5 seconds.
Ashe periodically stocks a Hawkshot charge, up to a maximum of 2.
🧊 R: Enchanted Crystal Arrow (Ultimate)
Cost: 100 Mana | Cooldown: 100 / 80 / 60 seconds
ACTIVE: Ashe fires a massive arrow of ice in the target direction, briefly granting sight of the area it flies through. The arrow shatters upon hitting an enemy champion, dealing them magic damage, stunning them for 1 – 3.5 (based on distance traveled) seconds, and granting sight of the area around them for 1 second.
| Parameter | Value |
| Magic Damage | 200 / 400 / 600 (+ 120% AP) |
| Stun Duration | 1 – 3.5 seconds (distance-based) |
💡 Pro Tip: Ashe’s R stun scales with distance! Short range = 1s, max range = 3.5s. Cross-map arrow engages are THE teamfight starter!
🎯 Strategies and Gameplay Tips
Early Game (Levels 1-6)
- Kiting with Passive: Every auto slows enemies. This makes Ashe impossible to chase. Kite backwards after every auto!
- W Poke: Max W first for lane poke. 7-11 arrows (level 1-5) apply perma-slow. Hit enemies through minions!
- Hawkshot Vision: Use E before objectives spawn (2 charges). Scout enemy jungle for ganks. Check Baron/Dragon pit!
Mid Game (Levels 7-13)
- Global R Engage: Watch minimap for fights. Cross-map R stuns set up kills. 3.5s stun from max distance wins fights!
- Q Focus Stacks: Stack 4 Focus before fights. Activate Q for 60% attack speed + 5-arrow flurries. Melt objectives!
- Vision Control: Spam E on objectives. 2 charges = constant vision. Deny enemy vision with Hawkshot!
Late Game (Level 14+)
- Positioning: Stay 600 range back. Your slows keep you safe. Let frontline peel, kite backwards with perma-slow!
- Crit = Slow: With 100% crit, EVERY auto slows 62.35%! Build IE → Runaan’s → Phantom Dancer for perma-root!
❌ Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
- Wasting R Short-Range: Short R = 1s stun. Long R = 3.5s stun. ALWAYS use R from max distance for teamfight engage!
- Not Using E: 2 charges = FREE vision! Spam E on Baron/Dragon before they spawn. Check enemy jungle constantly!
- Forgetting Q Stacks: You need 4 Focus stacks before activating Q. Auto 4 times BEFORE teamfight, then Q for DPS!
- Not Kiting: Your passive slows = perma-kite. Don’t facetank! Auto → move back → auto → repeat!
⚙️ Recommended Build and Itemization
Core Items
- Kraken Slayer / Trinity Force: Kraken for tank-shredding; Trinity for early powerspike and Q synergy.
- Infinity Edge: ESSENTIAL for crit → slow conversion. 60% crit = 60% slow. 100% crit = perma-62% slow!
- Runaan’s Hurricane: Slows 3 targets at once. Spreads Frost Shot. Perfect for teamfights!
Situational Items
- Phantom Dancer: Movement speed for kiting. Crit for stronger slows. Ghost effect = safety!
- Guardian Angel: No mobility = need revive. GA gives second life for kiting!
- Mortal Reminder: Against healing comps. Slows + grievous wounds = strong!
⚔️ Counter Picks & Matchups
✅ Ashe Counters
1. Jinx
Why: Ashe outranges Jinx early (600 vs 525). W poke dominates lane. Perma-slow prevents Jinx passive resets. R stops her rocket jumps.
2. Ezreal
Why: Ashe E reveals Ezreal position constantly. W poke through minions hits him. Slows prevent his kiting. R stuns him mid-E.
3. Kog’Maw
Why: Kog’Maw has no mobility. Ashe slows prevent his repositioning. W poke wins lane. R sets up easy kills.
❌ Ashe is Countered By
1. Yasuo
Why: Wind Wall blocks W, R, and all autos. Your slows don’t matter – he dashes through everything. No counterplay!
2. Sivir
Why: Spell Shield blocks R completely. She pushes waves faster than Ashe. Her ultimate negates your slows with team movespeed.
3. Zed
Why: No mobility to dodge Death Mark. Slows don’t help – he’s already on you. R doesn’t save you from his combo.
FAQ
Q: Why don’t Ashe’s crits deal bonus damage?
A: Ashe’s passive converts crit damage into DOUBLED slow (62.35% max). 100% crit = perma-62% slow! Build crit for slows, not damage.
Q: How do I maximize R stun duration?
A: R stun scales with distance: 1s minimum → 3.5s maximum. ALWAYS use R from max range for teamfight engage!
Q: When should I use Hawkshot?
A: Spam E constantly! 2 charges = free vision. Use before Baron/Dragon spawns, check enemy jungle, scout fights!
Q: Is Ashe good for beginners?A: YES! Ashe is THE beginner ADC. Simple kit, perma-slow for safety, global vision with E, teamfight engage with R!
