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Aatrox

Aatrox

Juggernaut · physical (AD) damage

50.3%Win rate
2.4%Pick rate
7KGames
BTier · Top

Aatrox is a Juggernaut that deals physical (AD) damage and brings airborne, slow. Some of their lockdown (airborne) ignores tenacity, so you dodge it; you can't cleanse or Merc' through it. Below is Aatrox's highest-win-rate build from high-elo games; open the counter-build tool to tune it against your specific enemy team.

ABILITIES

Deathbringer Stance
PassiveDeathbringer Stance

Periodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.

The Darkin Blade
QThe Darkin Blade

Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.

Infernal Chains
WInfernal Chains

Aatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again.

Umbral Dash
EUmbral Dash

Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.

World Ender
RWorld Ender

Aatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended.

COMBAT PROFILE

Attack8
Defense4
Magic3
Difficulty4
PLAYING ASAatrox
  • 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 AGAINSTAatrox
  • 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.

CROWD CONTROL

Airborneignores tenacityFROMQ The Darkin BladeSlowignores tenacityFROMW Infernal Chains

Hover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.

HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
SKILL PRIORITY
The Darkin Blade (Q)Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.Q→Umbral Dash (E)Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.E
50.3% WR3,953 matches
SKILL PATH leveling order
The Darkin Blade (Q)Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.QThe Darkin Blade
1
4
5
7
9
Infernal Chains (W)Aatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again.WInfernal Chains
3
14
15
17
18
Umbral Dash (E)Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.EUmbral Dash
2
8
10
12
13
World Ender (R)Aatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended.RWorld Ender
6
11
16
Conqueror keystone
Precision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
Lethal TempoLethal Tempo
Fleet FootworkFleet Footwork
ConquerorConqueror
Absorb LifeAbsorb Life
TriumphTriumph
Presence of MindPresence of Mind
Legend: AlacrityLegend: Alacrity
Legend: HasteLegend: Haste
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
Cut DownCut Down
Last StandLast Stand
Resolve
Grasp of the UndyingGrasp of the Undying
AftershockAftershock
GuardianGuardian
DemolishDemolish
Font of LifeFont of Life
Shield BashShield Bash
ConditioningConditioning
Second WindSecond Wind
Bone PlatingBone Plating
OvergrowthOvergrowth
RevitalizeRevitalize
UnflinchingUnflinching
SUMMONER SPELLS
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage 80 Health 2.5% OmnivampCost: 450Health PotionConsume Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.Cost: 50
Best opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor 45 Move Speed Plating Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.Cost: 1200 · 600 to build
Most common
CORE
Eclipse60 Attack Damage 15 Ability Haste Ever Rising Moon Hitting a champion with 2 separate Attacks or Abilities within 2 seconds grants you a Shield for 2 seconds.Cost: 2900 · 625 to build→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage 400 Health 10 Ability Haste Lightshield Strike Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.Cost: 3100 · 900 to build
Build every game
3RD ITEM
Spear of Shojin45 Attack Damage 450 Health Dragonforce Gain 25 Basic Ability Haste. Focused Will Dealing damage with Abilities increases your Champion's Ability and Passive damage by 3% for 6 seconds. (stacks 4 times).Cost: 3100 · 675 to build54.5% WR696 games
Voltaic Cyclosword55 Attack Damage 10 Lethality 10 Ability Haste Galvanize Damaging an Enemy Champions with an ability triggers Energized if it is ready. Firmament Your Energized Attack deals % target's Current Health as bonus physical damage and grants you bonus Lethality for 4 seconds.Cost: 3000 · 963 to build47.8% WR586 games
What players go
4TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage 50 Armor 15 Ability Haste Ignore Pain A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead. Defy When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build57.9% WR1233 games
Sterak's Gage400 Health 20% Tenacity The Claws that Catch Gain bonus Attack Damage. Lifeline Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a decaying Shield for 4.5 seconds.Cost: 3200 · 775 to build62% WR250 games
Maw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage 15 Ability Haste 40 Magic Resist Lifeline Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build52.9% WR119 games
What players go
5TH ITEM
Death's Dance60 Attack Damage 50 Armor 15 Ability Haste Ignore Pain A percentage of damage taken is dealt to you over 3 seconds instead. Defy When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, cleanse Ignore Pain's remaining damage and restore Health over 2 seconds.Cost: 3300 · 275 to build46.7% WR330 games
Sterak's Gage400 Health 20% Tenacity The Claws that Catch Gain bonus Attack Damage. Lifeline Taking damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a decaying Shield for 4.5 seconds.Cost: 3200 · 775 to build60.6% WR155 games
Maw of Malmortius60 Attack Damage 15 Ability Haste 40 Magic Resist Lifeline Taking magic damage that would reduce your Health below 30% grants a magic damage Shield for 3 seconds and 10% Omnivamp until end of combat.Cost: 3100 · 750 to build57.3% WR89 games
What players go

Based on 7020 games · 50.3% win rate · challenger+grandmaster+master+emerald-diamond+platinum-emerald · patch 16.18.1.

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