AatroxS

Build guide · Patch 16.19AatroxTop build

the Darkin Blade

Win rate
50.0%

#33/63 by win rate▲ 0.6 vs 16.18

Pick rate
6.4%

#3/63 most picked▲ 0.5 vs 16.18

Ban rate
7.6%

#12 most banned▲ 0.7 vs 16.18

Overall rank · Top
#10 / 63

Tier S · 133,099 games

Win rate by patch (%)

Patch 16.19 · Ranked Solo/Duo · Emerald+ · all regions · How we calculate

Recommended Aatrox build

Most played and most reliable choices

Runes

ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast StandRevitalizeBone Plating

Spells

FlashIgnite

Skill priority

The Darkin BladeQUmbral DashEInfernal ChainsW

Start

Doran's BladeHealth Potion

Boots

Plated Steelcaps

Core

EclipseSundered SkyDeath's Dance

Runes

49.1% WR41.4% pick53,524 games
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
ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast StandSecond WindRevitalize
51.5% WR6.5% pick8,339 games
ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast StandTreasure HunterTaste of Blood
47.6% WR5.8% pick7,540 games
ConquerorTriumphLegend: HasteLast StandRevitalizeBone Plating
50.2% WR2.6% pick3,415 games

Skill order

54.4% WR83.1% pick73,800 games
The Darkin BladeQ123456789101112131415
Infernal ChainsW123456789101112131415
Umbral DashE123456789101112131415
World EnderR123456789101112131415

Summoner spells

FlashIgnite
50.6% WR72.4% pick91,089 games
FlashTeleport
48.6% WR23.1% pick29,052 games

Power curve

Strongest early, falls off later

51.6<25 min
49.825–30
49.330–35
48.135–40
49.040+

Win rate (%) by game length in minutes. Dashed line = 50%.

Item builds

First three completed items
EclipseEclipseSundered SkySundered SkyDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
56.5%
10.6% · 6,717 games
EclipseEclipseSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
56.4%
5.7% · 3,590 games
Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinSundered SkySundered SkyDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
55.9%
5.0% · 3,202 games
EclipseEclipseBlack CleaverBlack CleaverDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
56.7%
3.7% · 2,378 games
Spear of ShojinSpear of ShojinVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic CycloswordSerylda's GrudgeSerylda's Grudge
57.4%
1.9% · 1,186 games
Doran's BladeDoran's BladeHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start50.3%
57.1% · 72,497 games
Doran's ShieldDoran's ShieldHealth PotionHealth Potion
Start49.4%
37.8% · 47,988 games
Plated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
Boots50.0%
65.1% · 77,355 games
Mercury's TreadsMercury's Treads
Boots51.8%
30.2% · 35,885 games
Gluttonous GreavesGluttonous Greaves
Boots55.4%
2.9% · 3,491 games

Situational items

How often each item ends up in the final build
EclipseEclipse47.8% · 50.2%
Spear of ShojinSpear of Shojin44.1% · 51.9%
Sundered SkySundered Sky42.2% · 51.7%
Death's DanceDeath's Dance32.2% · 56.6%
Black CleaverBlack Cleaver19.9% · 52.0%
Voltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword15.7% · 54.4%
Maw of MalmortiusMaw of Malmortius10.5% · 53.0%
Sterak's GageSterak's Gage8.9% · 57.3%
Serylda's GrudgeSerylda's Grudge7.0% · 58.5%
Executioner's CallingExecutioner's Calling6.7% · 45.3%
Endless HungerEndless Hunger5.3% · 60.0%
HubrisHubris4.1% · 55.2%
Serpent's FangSerpent's Fang3.4% · 52.3%
Bramble VestBramble Vest2.3% · 46.1%
Spirit VisageSpirit Visage2.2% · 54.7%
Profane HydraProfane Hydra2.1% · 58.4%

Aatrox counters

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Hardest matchupsthese champions counter Aatrox

Quinn44.8%415 gamesMalphite45.7%3,757 gamesWukong45.8%780 gamesUdyr46.3%365 gamesIrelia47.1%3,045 gamesFiora47.3%3,153 games

Easiest matchupsAatrox beats these

Dr. Mundo56.1%1,840 gamesVarus55.0%449 gamesTahm Kench54.9%818 gamesVladimir54.5%605 gamesSion54.2%1,523 gamesVayne54.0%650 games

Aatrox 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.

Cooldown: 14/12/10/8/6s
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.

Cooldown: 18/16.5/15/13.5/12s
Umbral Dash

EUmbral Dash

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

Cooldown: 9/8/7/6/5s
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.

Cooldown: 120/100/80s