the Darkin Blade
Aatrox
Once honored defenders of Shurima against the Void, Aatrox and his brethren would eventually become an even greater threat to Runeterra, and were defeated only by cunning mortal sorcery. But after centuries of imprisonment, Aatrox was the first to find...
2/3
Engage
1/3
Peel
2/3
Scaling
2/3
CC
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Abilities
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The Darkin Blade
Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.
Infernal 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.
Umbral Dash
Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.
World 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.
Recommended build
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Skill order
Q → E → W
Runes
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Summoner spells
Flash + Ignite
Combos
Q1 → E → Q2 → Q3
Three-area spacing
Each Q has a different hit area. Use E to correct one angle, then reassess distance before the next cast rather than assuming every edge will connect.
W → Q → follow the escape
Conditional chain setup
W pulls only targets that fail to leave its area. Aim Q at their exit route; do not spend Flash assuming the pull is certain.
R → Q1 → E → Q2
Extended fight
R supports a committed fight with combat bonuses. Check allied follow-up and space between Q casts; extending R still requires a takedown.
Difficult matchups
Udyr48.2%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 193 games
Malphite44.6%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 2,173 games
Illaoi47.0%One of the three toughest current same-role matchups in this snapshot. Compare the matchup win rate, opponent lift, and sample instead of treating it as a guaranteed result.Top· Patch 16.19· 804 gamesBest with
Sejuani
Ahri
Lulu
MelAatrox's engage can hand off to Mel's control or damage follow-up. Mel's 3/3 peel creates time for Aatrox's 2/3 scaling profile. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped.
BrandAatrox's engage can hand off to Brand's control or damage follow-up. Brand's 3/3 peel creates time for Aatrox's 2/3 scaling profile. Their control profiles can be chained instead of overlapped.COMMUNITY LAYER
Matchup notes
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