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AatroxB

Aatrox

Build for Top
Deathbringer StancePThe Darkin BladeQInfernal ChainsWUmbral DashEWorld EnderR
Updated 54 minutes ago · Patch 26.19
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Tier
B
Win rate
49.0%
Win rate change
+8.2%
Pick rate
4.5%
Ban rate
5.9%
Games
2,070
High-elo games

Runes

47.7% (893)

Precision

Press the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConqueror
Absorb LifeTriumphPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCut DownLast Stand

Resolve

DemolishFont of LifeShield Bash
ConditioningSecond WindBone Plating
OvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinching
Adaptive ForceAttack SpeedAbility Haste
Adaptive ForceMove SpeedHealth Scaling
HealthTenacity and Slow ResistHealth Scaling

Summoner spells

FlashIgnite
49.5% 1,623

Skill priority

The Darkin BladeQUmbral DashEInfernal ChainsW
50.9% 1,791

Start

Doran's BladeHealth Potion49.4%
Doran's ShieldHealth Potion48.9%

Boots

Plated Steelcaps48.9%
Mercury's Treads53.6%

Vision

Stealth Ward0.4 control wards / game

First back usually around 3:29

Long Sword45.6%8%
Pickaxe58.4%7%

Build order

  1. Long Sword
  2. Pickaxe
  3. Caulfield's Warhammer
  4. Long Sword
  5. Boots
  6. Eclipse
  7. Long Sword
  8. Cloth Armor
  9. Plated Steelcaps
  10. Ruby Crystal
  11. Tunneler
  12. Long Sword
  13. Caulfield's Warhammer
  14. Sundered Sky
  15. Glowing Mote
  16. Steel Sigil

Completed items

  1. Eclipse151.3%11:51
  2. Plated Steelcaps248.9%13:06
  3. Spear of Shojin349.2%15:36
  4. Sundered Sky451.4%19:26
  5. Death's Dance552.3%25:56
When items get finished
051015202530
Eclipse
Plated Steelcaps
Spear of Shojin
Sundered Sky
Death's Dance

Median finish time in minutes, from the games that built each item.

Situational

  • Black Cleaver51.0%
  • Voltaic Cyclosword54.0%
  • Maw of Malmortius54.7%
  • Sterak's Gage62.1%
  • Serylda's Grudge54.0%
  • Hubris55.3%
  • Endless Hunger63.3%

Skill path

The Darkin BladeQUmbral DashEInfernal ChainsWMost popular leveling order
Skill path
The Darkin BladeQ14579
Infernal ChainsW314151718
Umbral DashE28101213
World EnderR61116

Toughest matchups

These champions counter Aatrox

Best matchups

Aatrox beats these champions

Win rate by game length

Aatrox holds up at every stage
< 25 min569 games25-30 min694 games30-35 min506 games35+ min301 games

Average gold vs the lane opponent at 15:00: +331 (1778 games)

Damage breakdown

Physical88%Magic8%True5%

Similar champions

Playing as Aatrox

  • Use Umbral Dash while casting The Darkin Blade to increase your chances of hitting the enemy.
  • Crowd Control abilities like Infernal Chains or your allies' immobilizing effects will help you set up The Darkin Blade.
  • Cast World Ender when you are sure you can force a fight.

Playing against Aatrox

  • Aatrox's attacks are very telegraphed, so use the time to dodge the hit zones.
  • Aatrox's Infernal Chains are easier to exit when running towards the sides or at Aatrox.
  • Keep your distance when Aatrox uses his Ultimate to prevent him from reviving.

Official tips from Riot