Patch: 26.5
Patch: 26.5
Tier Tier 2
Win Rate 50.1%
Win Rate Change
+1.1%
Pick rate 3.5%
Ban rate 4.6%
Matches 16,764
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 26.5
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Press the Attack
Lethal Tempo
Fleet Footwork
Conqueror
Absorb Life
Triumph
Presence of Mind
Legend: Alacrity
Legend: Haste
Legend: Bloodline
Coup de Grace
Cut Down
Last Stand
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Health Potion
Doran's Shield
Build Order
Cloth Armor
Boots
Plated Steelcaps
Tunneler
Pickaxe
Ruby Crystal
Spear of Shojin
Long Sword
The Brutalizer
Long Sword
Voltaic Cyclosword
Completed Items
Plated Steelcaps
Spear of Shojin
Voltaic Cyclosword
Serylda's Grudge
Sundered Sky
Eclipse
Situational Items
Hubris
Serpent's Fang
Profane Hydra
Endless Hunger
Edge of Night
Death's Dance
Maw of Malmortius

Ability Max Order

68%

1,528 games

The Darkin Blade Q
Umbral Dash E
Infernal Chains W
Deathbringer Stance
The Darkin Blade
Infernal Chains
Umbral Dash
World Ender
1
Q
2
E
3
W
4
Q
5
Q
6
R
7
Q
8
E
9
Q
10
E
11
R
12
E
13
E
14
W
15
W
16
R
17
W
18
W
Damage Breakdown
87%
9%

Key Insights

  • Aatrox's
    Q
    does 25% increased damage on his 2nd use and 50% on the 3rd use. In addition, landing their Sweetspots will do 50% bonus damage and knock up enemies.
  • E
    can be cast during
    Q
    to reposition Aatrox and its hitbox.
  • E
    resets Aatrox's auto attack.
  • P
    's cooldown is reduced by 2 seconds when Aatrox damages enemy champions or large monsters, increased to 4 seconds if he lands
    Q
    's Sweetspots on them.
  • R
    lasts 10 seconds. Takedowns extend its duration by 5 seconds, up to the original amount.

Strengths

  • Benefits from item enhancements to damage, survivability, and healing.
  • Has a strong level 2/3 with
    Q
    and
    E
    .
  • Has the potential to "pop off" in teamfights with
    R
    's reset mechanic.
  • E
    's healing makes it harder to push him out of lane.

Weaknesses

  • Q
    is slow and telegraphed.
  • Struggles against mobile champions that can dodge most of his damage and crowd control.
  • Vulnerable to healing reduction effects.
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