D2 75lp peak Aatrox OTP Complete guide (14.12 FIGHTER AATROX IS BACK!)
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Choose Champion Build:
- Aatrox complete builds/runes/spells
- MIDTROX (in work)
- SuppTROX
Recommended Items
Runes: Long fights
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+9 Adaptive (5.4 AD or 9 AP)
+10% Tenacity/Slow Resist
Spells:
Flash
Teleport
Items
Ability Order Always
Deathbringer Stance (PASSIVE)
Aatrox Passive Ability
Threats & Synergies
Irelia
To win against Irelia in the laning phase, you should focus on the following: Avoid fighting. Irelia when she has stacks of her passive as it gives her a significant amount of attack speed and bonus damage. Utilize your Q ability to poke her from a distance and avoid her Bladesurge (Q) resets on low health minions. Save your Infernal Chains (W) to disrupt her mobility or when you are certain to land it for a guaranteed engage. Be wary of her level spikes, particularly at level 6 with her ultimate Vanguard's Edge, which can turn duels in her favor. Look for short, favorable trades using your Deathbringer Stance passive and avoid extended fights unless you have a clear advantage. Remember, managing the wave and timing your aggression around Irelia's cooldowns and passive stacks are key to success in this matchup.
Rammus
Rammus
Champion Build Guide
Hey everyone, i'm Bachira, i am D2 75 lp peak on EUNE server. I started playing Aatrox since season 11I'll update guide every adjustment/buff or nerf Aatrox.Don't forget to look at notes in my guide. |
There are many reasons why you should start playing Aatrox, here's why:
1. High Sustain:Aatrox has excellent self-healing abilities through his passive and ultimate . This makes him a resilient champion who can sustain himself in prolonged fights and stay in the lane longer. |
2. Strong Lane Presence:With his powerful abilities and sustain, Aatrox can dominate his lane, applying pressure on his opponents and potentially securing early kills and objectives. |
3. Engage and Disengage Potential:Aatrox’s kit includes strong engage tools like his Q and E , which allow him to initiate fights effectively. His W can also serve as a disengage tool to peel enemies off himself or allies. |
4. Team Fight Impact:Aatrox excels in team fights due to his area-of-effect damage and crowd control abilities. His ultimate significantly boosts his damage and healing, making him a formidable presence in skirmishes and large-scale battles. |
5. Mechanical Depth:Aatrox offers a rewarding learning curve with his skill shots and combos. Mastering his abilities and their timings can be very satisfying, making him a great choice for players who enjoy champions with high skill ceilings. |
6. Versatility:Aatrox can be played in multiple roles, primarily as a top laner but also occasionally in the mid lane, jungle or support. This versatility allows players to fit him into different team compositions and strategies. |
7. Lore and Aesthetics:Aatrox has a rich lore as one of the Darkin, ancient warriors with powerful weapons. His dark and imposing design, along with his thematic abilities, appeal to players who enjoy champions with strong lore and unique aesthetics. |
8. Meta Viability:Aatrox is often a viable pick in various metas, especially when bruisers and sustain champions are strong. His ability to adapt to different builds and playstyles keeps him relevant in many patches. |
9. High Carry Potential:With the right mastery and understanding, Aatrox has the potential to carry games. His ability to deal substantial damage while sustaining himself makes him a threat that can turn the tide of battle. |
Aatrox's passive as he periodically empowers his next basic attack to gain bonus range and deal bonus damage. He also heals for a large amount of this bonus damage. However, this heal is reduced if this attack is used against minion. Whenever he hits an enemy champion or large monster with a basic attack or ability, the cooldown of this is reduced by 2 seconds and the cooldown is reduced by 4 seconds if he hits with the sweet spot of his Q.
Aatrox's Q has three different activations. This ability only goes on cooldown after the third ability has been used or after 4 seconds without it being used again. The first cast is a long straight line skill shot which deals damage. The sweet spot for this one is at the end of the ability which deals bonus damage and knocks up enemies hit. The second skill shot is more of a cone skill shot with a sweet spot at the entire edge which also deals bonus damage and knocks up enemies hit. The third ability hits in a circle with a sweet spot being in the center of the circle. The second cast the ability does 25% additional damage with the third cast does 50% additional damage.
Aatrox's W is a straight line skillshot which deals damage to the first enemy hit and slows them. If this hits an enemy champion or large monster, they then become tethered to the ground for one and a half seconds. If the tether is not broken by the end of its duration, they're then pulled back to the middle and dealt damage again.
Aatrox's E has a passive where he heals for damage dealt against enemy champions. The active is an autoattack reset which causes him to dash a small distance in a direction. Atrox can use this ability while using other abilities.
Aatrox's ultimate causes him to go into his true form where he fears nearby enemy minions and monsters. During this time, he gains a large amount of bonus movement speed and is ghosted.In addition, he gains bonus attack damage, increased size, and increased self healing from all sources, and whenever he scores a takedown, the duration of this ability is extended by 5 seconds.
Pros:
- Resourceless - doesn't has mana
- Good cc chain
- Good blind pick
- Good teamfights (not as good as tanks but is okay)
- Easy to play and understand his mechanics
- Good into Ad drafts
- Good into melee drafts
- Best melee toplaner vs ranged champions (i think)
- Great sustain
Cons:
- Gets easily outscaled
- Item dependent
- Bad in late game
- Gets easily countered by mobile or high damage burst champs
- Slow animations
Basic combos:
(Your combos can be faster and smoother thanks to Legend: Alacrity)
Q The Darkin Blade > E Umbral Dash,
Q The Darkin Blade > W Infernal Chains > Q The Darkin Blade > E Umbral Dash,
Q The Darkin Blade > Flash,
Auto attack animation reset: auto attack > E Umbral Dash
E Umbral Dash >> W Infernal Chains >> Q The Darkin Blade,
Q The Darkin Blade >> E Umbral Dash > Flash,
If u want more Damage per second (DPS) auto attack between abilities.
Playing Aatrox effectively involves mastering his abilities, understanding his role in different stages of the game, and making strategic decisions. Here's a brief guide on how to play Aatrox:
Early Game (Laning Phase):
Farming: Focus on last-hitting minions to accumulate gold and experience. Aatrox's Q (The Darkin Blade) can be used to farm multiple minions at once.
Harassment: Use your range advantage with Q to harass opponents in the lane. Land the outer edge of Q for optimal damage.
Sustain: Aatrox has sustain through his passive (Deathbringer Stance). Activating the passive by landing the edge of Q or using your E can help you sustain in trades.
Warding: Be mindful of enemy ganks. Place wards or use your E for vision in river and nearby bushes.
Mid Game (Roaming and Team Fights):
Split-Pushing: Aatrox can be a potent split-pusher. Use your strong dueling capabilities to pressure side lanes. Teleport can be valuable for joining team fights.
Teleport Plays: Look for opportunities to teleport to other lanes or join skirmishes. A well-timed teleport can turn the tide of a fight.
Initiation: Aatrox can initiate fights with his Q and E. Land your Qs to knock up opponents and disrupt their positioning.
Peeling: Use your W and E to peel for your carries during team fights. Aatrox can act as a frontliner, disrupting the enemy team's backline.
Late Game (Team Fights and Objectives):
Prioritize Squishy Targets: Focus on diving into the enemy backline and disrupting squishy targets. Land your Qs and use your ultimate (World Ender) for increased damage and sustain.
Coordination: Communicate with your team to coordinate engages. A well-timed initiation can lead to successful team fights.
Split-Pushing or Grouping: Assess the situation. Aatrox can excel in both split-pushing and team fighting, so adapt your strategy based on the needs of your team.
Build Adaptation: Adjust your build based on the enemy team composition. Consider items that provide survivability, damage, and utility.
General Tips:
Mastering Q: Practice landing the outer edge of your Q consistently. This maximizes damage and crowd control.
Ultimate Usage: Use your ultimate when committing to a fight or when at risk of being burst down. The bonus damage and healing can be decisive.
Ward Coverage: Maintain good vision control, especially around objectives. Aatrox benefits from knowing the enemy's movements to choose optimal engagements.
Combo Execution: Learn the timings and combos for your abilities. Combining Q, W, and E efficiently is key to maximizing Aatrox's potential.
Remember, mastering Aatrox takes practice, and adapting your playstyle to different situations is crucial for success. Pay attention to map awareness, communicate with your team, and constantly refine your mechanics to become a formidable Aatrox player.
Irelia, ban Irelia. Just ban Irelia. But if you didn't go check the threats. |
2024/02/06 : New rune page added.
2024/02/10 : Added new chapter: Description of matchups.
2024/04/20 : #BuffAatrox's W
2024/05/31 : The appearance of item descriptions has been slightly improved. Wow 14.12 Fighter Aatrox is back. Updated items, runes. I'll improve appearance of the Aatrox' abilities page, Description of matchups, Pros & cons, Combos and Gameplay soon.
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