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Aurora vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Aurora should focus on medium lane pressure while denying Aatrox extended trades that let him chain (Q) sweet spots.
This is a snowball vs medium scaling matchup where Aurora must leverage mobility and burst to avoid Aatrox's sustain and lane bully pattern.

Trading pattern

Trade by casting (Q), repositioning with (E), and reactivating (Q) to burst before Aatrox can chain (Q) sweet spots.
Punish Aatrox after he misses (Q1) or when (E) is down to avoid his repositioning.
Avoid trading immediately after using (W) since you lose your quick escape tool and (E) is easy to dodge.

Danger windows

Beware of Aatrox chaining (Q) sweet spots with (E) repositioning and (W) pull, especially when his (R) is active.
You are vulnerable after using (W) due to lack of quick escapes; avoid all-ins in this state.
Extended fights post-level 6 with (R) active can turn lethal if you get caught in his sustain and resets.

Early game

Avoid extended trades early since Aatrox can out-sustain and punish missed (Q) casts.
Use (W) invisibility to dodge key (Q) sweet spots and reposition safely.
Prioritize farming safely to reach level 6 and your first AP burst item before forcing fights.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) for high mobility and burst to commit to picks or disengage safely.
After your first AP burst item, pressure waves and trades confidently to punish Aatrox before he completes his fighter item.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) window as he gains healing amp and reset potential, avoid extended trades then.

Win conditions

Use your mobility and burst to pick off Aatrox before he can chain (Q) sweet spots or activate (R).
Deny him extended trades by punishing cooldowns on (Q) and (E), forcing him to farm under pressure.
Reach your first AP burst item and level 6 to pressure side waves and impact teamfights with flank disruption and skirmishes.