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Aatrox vs Pantheon

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Aatrox aims to out-sustain and out-trade Pantheon by controlling spacing around (Q) sweet spots and forcing extended fights.
Maintain high lane pressure to deny Pantheon the short burst trades he thrives on and prevent him from snowballing early.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) to land sweet spots, use (E) to adjust positioning, and extend trades only when (W) can trap Pantheon or (R) is active.
Punish Pantheon immediately after he uses (W) stun or (E) damage block, as his engage becomes predictable and his defense down.
Avoid trading when (Q) casts are on cooldown or (E) is unavailable, as Pantheon can burst or disengage effectively.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (W) stun is available; avoid predictable spacing that allows him to lock you down.
Respect his (E) damage block timing; do not overcommit when it's active as it negates your main damage.
Watch for Pantheon's level 6 roam timing; hard push the wave to punish his absence and secure plates.

Early game

Use controlled wave states near your side to threaten Pantheon with (Q) sweet spots and punish his attempts to engage with (W).
Avoid committing to short trades after missing your (Q1) or when (E) is down, as Pantheon can capitalize with his stun.
Focus on sustaining through Pantheon's early aggression and look for level 4-5 windows to trade repeatedly with (Q).

Power spikes

At level 6, activate (R) to gain healing amplification and chase potential; use this to turn close trades into kills or forced recalls.
First fighter item spike increases your damage and durability; pressure the wave and force longer trades to capitalize.
Respect Pantheon's level 2-3 empowered (Q), (W), and (E) burst window by avoiding extended trades and punishing cooldowns after.

Win conditions

Control lane spacing to land repeated (Q) sweet spots and sustain through Pantheon's burst to deny his early snowball.
Use (R) windows to force extended fights where your healing and resets outvalue Pantheon's short trades.
Apply side-lane pressure after first item spikes to pull Pantheon into unfavorable fights or force him to miss farm.