Skins
Counters
Base Stats
Gameplay Ratings
Attack
Defense
Magic
Per Level
Abilities
E
Hawkshot
Ashe sends her Hawk Spirit on a scouting mission anywhere on the map.
Passive
Frost Shot
Ashe's attacks slow their target, causing her to deal increased damage to these targets.<br><br>Ashe's critical strikes deal no bonus damage but apply an empowered slow to the target.
Q
Ranger's Focus
Ashe builds up Focus by attacking. At maximum Focus, Ashe can cast Ranger's Focus to consume all stacks of Focus, temporarily increasing her Attack Speed and transforming her basic attack into a powerful flurry attack for the duration.
R (Ultimate)
Enchanted Crystal Arrow
Ashe fires a missile of ice in a straight line. If the arrow collides with an enemy Champion, it deals damage and stuns the Champion, stunning for longer the farther arrow has traveled. In addition, surrounding enemy units take damage and are slowed.
W
Volley
Ashe fires arrows in a cone for increased damage. Also applies Frost Shot.
Playing As Ashe
- -Try to fire Enchanted Crystal Arrow in the same direction enemies are moving, so it is more likely to hit.
- -Volley arrows are blocked by the first enemy they hit, so keep your distance to avoid having them all absorbed by enemy frontliners.
- -Hawkshot reveals units in brush. If a team fight is occuring in the jungle it can give you a significant advantage.
Playing Against Ashe
- -Ashe has very few defensive options, and she's a good target to gank.
- -Be wary of moving around the map alone if Ashe has not recently cast her Enchanted Crystal Arrow.
Lore
Iceborn warmother of the Avarosan tribe, Ashe commands the most populous horde in the north. Stoic, intelligent, and idealistic, yet uncomfortable with her role as leader, she taps into the ancestral magics of her lineage to wield a bow of True Ice. With her people's belief that she is the mythological hero Avarosa reincarnated, Ashe hopes to unify the Freljord once more by retaking their ancient, tribal lands.
About Ashe, the Frost Archer
Iceborn warmother of the Avarosan tribe, Ashe commands the most populous horde in the north. Stoic, intelligent, and idealistic, yet uncomfortable with her role as leader, she taps into the ancestral magics of her lineage to wield a bow of True Ice. With her people's belief that she is the mythological hero Avarosa reincarnated, Ashe hopes to unify the Freljord once more by retaking their ancient, tribal lands.
How to Play Ashe
Playing Asheeffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Ashe benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Try to fire Enchanted Crystal Arrow in the same direction enemies are moving, so it is more likely to hit.
- Volley arrows are blocked by the first enemy they hit, so keep your distance to avoid having them all absorbed by enemy frontliners.
- Hawkshot reveals units in brush. If a team fight is occuring in the jungle it can give you a significant advantage.
Playing Against Ashe
- Ashe has very few defensive options, and she's a good target to gank.
- Be wary of moving around the map alone if Ashe has not recently cast her Enchanted Crystal Arrow.
Ashe Counters and Matchups
Ashe's toughest matchup this patch is Naafiri. Conversely, Ashe performs strongly into Diana.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Ashe
Riot rates Ashe's difficulty at 4/10. Ashe sits in the middle range — approachable, but with enough depth to reward practice.