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How to beat Aatrox
The champions that shut Aatrox down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.
Open the Counter-PickerBest Aatrox counters — Top
FioraExtremeParry his sweetspot Q and vitals poke him down. Out duel him in extended fights and outscale his all in.
RenektonMajorBully him early with short trades and your stun. Win every all in before his Q combos come online.
PantheonMajorPoint and click stun him mid combo and bully him early. Deny his all in and poke him down before six.
GnarMajorKite his Q sweetspots with range and never get hit. Poke him down and all in during Mega form.
KledMajorAll in him early with your remount sustain. Deny his healing windows and win every extended trade before he spikes.
RivenMajorMatch his mobility and dodge his Q with your dashes. Out trade him early before his healing scales.
Curated Aatrox counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.