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Choose Champion Build:
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The Darkin Toplane
Runes:
Spells:
Ignite
Flash
Items
Ability Order
Deathbringer Stance (PASSIVE)
Aatrox Passive Ability
Threats & Synergies
Camille
Not really a big threat. She can't do much against you because you win vs her in a duel and a trade, even without your ult.
Jarvan IV
Has kinda high poke and all in potential but weak in lane when his E Q is on CD. Go for him at that moment.
Gnar
Can kite alot but when he is in mega form he has no espace so he is a easy target.
Kayn
He is stupid if he tries to duel you. You win 90% of the time because your kit. Just be a little careful if he is in Rhaast form.
Dr. Mundo
High regeneration and HP reg but in that case you rush a executioner's calling. Just try to poke him down with your Q before you go in and always try to neglect him last hits.
Gragas
High poke and high damage but not very mobile. You can kill him easy if his E is on CD. Just try to keep the lane to your advantage by having more xp.
Maokai
Hard CC and durability but low damage. He will probably poke you down and wait for a gank but when he tries to poke you down with his root, strike back, teach him a lesson.
Olaf
His lifesteal can be annoying when your passive is down but once its up and you got your ult, the lane is in your favor. Also, be careful with your Q when he is Q. It deals damage but when he goes for you, save your Q until his ult has gone on CD.
Riven
Skill matchup. You are very similar in kit but she is more mobile than you. Only trade when her Q and E is on the CD. That E she does can save her life from your ignite or Q.
Fiora
Poke poke poke. That is what Fiora does. She has a high damage cap but NO durability so she is kinda easy to defeat. Just bait out her parry because she will probably use it to block your second or third Q cast.
Yasuo
High damage but no durability. You can pop his passive with your W and he is a easy target. Your ult is great vs him as well because once he ults you, you can ult as well, neglecting him a kill.
Garen
Watch out for his Q. That one Q he uses can be crucial, depending on how he uses it. Either to block your Q or to block your ult so he can kill you. Bait it out before you go in.
Pantheon
High poke and high damage but same as Fiora, no durability. His passive only works for your passive damage but he still takes the grievous wounds passive.
Kayle
Don't fight a Kyle once she is lvl 6 and got some attack speed, she will win a duel. The best way for you to win is to just poke her down with your Q and ask for a gank. Also, time your Q E combo because she can dodge it with her W movement speed.
Nasus
Unfair match for you. You do have the advantage before lvl 6 but after lvl 6, he is dominating the lane. He has high damage, high durability and high CC so just try to play safe.
Renekton
Hard lane bully so try to avoid him at all costs. Just play safe and wait for a gank but once you have your cleaver, you can start dueling him.
Darius
Very unfair for you. His high damage and durability is very bad for you. Don't try to trade with him because he will probably win. Also, DON'T go for him if you don't have your ult because that is suicidal for you.
Swain
Usually never see a Swain top these days but once he is toplane, you will have a bad time. High damage from him and he is ranged so it's annoying. Once he gets to lvl 6, it is very annoying for you. Only go for him once you have your ult and ignite. Rush a early cowl or mr boot to handle your lane.
Teemo
His blind is only good for your passive but the rest doesn't matter. Your Q can poke him down good. Just be careful once he is lvl 6 and you don't have your ult.
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