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Heimerdinger vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Use turret zones to control the lane and force Aatrox to farm under pressure rather than letting him freely hit sweet spots.
Prioritize lane pressure to deny Aatrox extended trades and prevent him from leveraging his sustain and (R) resets.
This is a control mage vs juggernaut matchup where Heimerdinger must maintain zone control to avoid Aatrox snowballing through sustained fights.

Trading pattern

Trade only when multiple turrets are active and (E) is ready to stun Aatrox as he enters your zone.
Punish Aatrox after he misses (Q) sweet spots or when his (E) reposition is down, limiting his ability to chase or disengage.
Use (W) and upgraded spells from (R) to burst or control Aatrox when he is trapped inside turret range.

Danger windows

Be cautious when your turrets are cleared and (E) is on cooldown, as Aatrox can engage more safely then.
Avoid extended fights when Aatrox has (R) active and your upgraded abilities are down, as his sustain and damage spike.
Watch for ganks especially when you push the wave hard without vision, since your low mobility makes escapes difficult.

Early game

Establish multiple turrets early to define your zone before Aatrox can engage.
Hold (E) to punish Aatrox's approach or (W) attempts to close distance, avoiding wasting your stun on poke.
Avoid pushing without vision to prevent ganks, as your low mobility makes you vulnerable when overextended.

Power spikes

At level 3, your full turret, (W), and (E) combo is online; hold (E) to punish Aatrox's commit rather than poking casually.
At level 6, choose your (R) upgrade wisely to either burst Aatrox, strengthen your zone, or enhance survivability against his all-in.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) window where his healing and resets increase; avoid extended trades unless you have your upgraded abilities ready.

Win conditions

Maintain turret zones to force Aatrox into unfavorable trades and deny him safe farming spots.
Use (E) stun and (R) upgrades to punish Aatrox's attempts to engage or dive, turning fights in your favor.
Control the wave and lane state to set up objectives while denying Aatrox the chance to snowball through sustained fights.