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Aatrox
Juggernaut · physical (AD) damage
Builds from patch 26.20 · 175K high-elo games
50.2%Win rate
2.3%Pick rate
8KGames
ATier · Top
HIGHEST WIN-RATE BUILD
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
Later items show higher win rates partly because games that last that long are usually already being won. Compare items within a slot, not across slots.
STARTING
Doran's Blade10 Attack Damage
80 Health
2.5% Omnivamp450 gold
Health PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.50 goldBest opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.1200 gold · 600 to combineMost 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.2900 gold · 625 to combine→
Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.3100 gold · 900 to combineBuild every game
ITEM 3
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).3100 gold · 675 to combine53.4% WR848 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.3000 gold · 963 to combine49.4% WR700 gamesWhat players go
ITEM 4
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine57.8% WR1,485 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.3200 gold · 775 to combine61.6% WR307 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.3100 gold · 750 to combine52.9% WR119 games · small sampleWhat players go
ITEM 5
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine47.9% WR380 gamesSterak'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.3200 gold · 775 to combine58.6% WR186 games · small sampleMaw 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.3100 gold · 750 to combine56.1% WR98 games · small sampleWhat players go
Conqueror keystone
Precision
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
Resolve
Grasp of the Undying
Aftershock
Guardian
Demolish
Font of Life
Shield Bash
Conditioning
Second Wind
Bone Plating
Overgrowth
Revitalize
Unflinching
SUMMONER SPELLS
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.E50.2% WR56% of games
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 Blade1
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 Chains3
14
15
17
18
Umbral Dash (E)Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.EUmbral Dash2
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 Ender6
11
16
Based on 8,211 games · 50.2% win rate · High elo · patch 26.20.
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
Later items show higher win rates partly because games that last that long are usually already being won. Compare items within a slot, not across slots.
STARTING
Scorchclaw PupJungle Companions
Summon a Scorchclaw that assists you against monsters.
The companion grows as you hunt monsters, empowering your Smite. When fully grown, it completes your Jungle Quest and periodically imbues your next Attack or Ability to burn enemies and Slow them. Killing large monsters readies this immediately.450 goldBest opening
BOOTS
Plated Steelcaps25 Armor
45 Move Speed
Plating
Reduces incoming damage from Attacks by 10%.1200 gold · 600 to combineMost common
CORE
Hubris55 Attack Damage
18 Lethality
10 Ability Haste
Eminence
When a champion that you damaged within 3 seconds dies, gain Attack Damage plus per champion killed for 90 seconds.2800 gold · 750 to combine→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.3100 gold · 900 to combineBuild every game
ITEM 3
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine49.0% WR149 games · small sampleWhat players go
ITEM 4
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine55.5% WR870 gamesMaw 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.3100 gold · 750 to combine54.3% WR197 games · small sample
Mortal Reminder35 Attack Damage
30% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Grievous Wounds
Dealing physical damage applies 40% Wounds to enemy champions for 3 seconds.3000 gold · 150 to combine65.9% WR138 games · small sampleWhat players go
ITEM 5
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine69.9% WR239 games · small sampleMaw 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.3100 gold · 750 to combine63.5% WR167 games · small sampleMortal Reminder35 Attack Damage
30% Armor Penetration
25% Critical Strike Chance
Grievous Wounds
Dealing physical damage applies 40% Wounds to enemy champions for 3 seconds.3000 gold · 150 to combine53.2% WR126 games · small sampleWhat players go
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast Stand
Inspiration
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All TradesSUMMONER SPELLS
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.E50.2% WR63% of games
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 Blade1
3
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 Chains4
14
15
17
18
Umbral Dash (E)Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.EUmbral Dash2
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 Ender6
11
16
Based on 3,170 games · 50.2% win rate · High elo · patch 26.20.
BUILD PATH · win rate by item
Later items show higher win rates partly because games that last that long are usually already being won. Compare items within a slot, not across slots.
STARTING
Doran's Shield110 Health
Enduring Focus
Restore 4 Health every 5 seconds.
After taking damage from a champion, restore Health over 8 seconds.
Helping Hand
Attacks deal 5 bonus physical damage to minions.450 goldHealth PotionConsume
Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.50 goldBest opening
BOOTS
Mercury's Treads20 Magic Resist
45 Move Speed
30% Tenacity1250 gold · 550 to combineMost common
CORE
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.3000 gold · 963 to combine→Sundered Sky40 Attack Damage
400 Health
10 Ability Haste
Lightshield Strike
Your first Attack against a champion Critically Strikes and restores Health.3100 gold · 900 to combineBuild every game
ITEM 4
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.3300 gold · 275 to combine48.4% WR31 games · small sampleWhat players go
Conqueror keystone
PrecisionPress the AttackLethal TempoFleet FootworkConquerorAbsorb LifeTriumphPresence of MindLegend: AlacrityLegend: HasteLegend: BloodlineCoup de GraceCut DownLast StandResolveGrasp of the UndyingAftershockGuardianDemolishFont of LifeShield BashConditioningSecond WindBone PlatingOvergrowthRevitalizeUnflinchingSUMMONER SPELLS
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.E52.3% WR72% of games
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 Blade1
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 Chains3
14
15
17
18
Umbral Dash (E)Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.EUmbral Dash2
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 Ender6
11
16
Based on 174 games · 52.3% win rate · High elo · patch 26.20.
ABILITIES
PassiveDeathbringer Stance
Periodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.
QThe Darkin Blade
Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.
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.
EUmbral Dash
Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.
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.
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
Q The Darkin BladeSlowignores tenacityFROMW Infernal ChainsSome of their lockdown (airborne) ignores tenacity, so you dodge it; you can't cleanse or Merc' through it.
Tap or hover a crowd-control type to see which ability it comes from.
