Quinn vs Aatrox TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Quinn vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 3, 2026

Overview

Quinn must use her ranged poke and (E) disengage to deny Aatrox safe melee access and prevent his sustained trades.
This is a snowball matchup where Quinn pressures early to avoid letting Aatrox scale into extended fights and sustain.

Trading pattern

Use short ranged trades with (Q) and autos to poke and back off before Aatrox can chain (Q) sweet spots.
Punish Aatrox after he misses his first (Q) or when (E) is down by stepping forward to trade aggressively.
Avoid extended melee fights where Aatrox's sustain and (R) resets overpower Quinn's burst.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Aatrox has (R) active and (Q) and (W) off cooldown, as he can chain knockups and pulls to force all-ins.
Avoid trading when your (E) is down since Aatrox can engage more reliably and punish your immobility.
Ping and punish Aatrox if he roams after level 6; hard push waves and take plates to offset his map pressure.

Early game

Start by harassing Aatrox whenever he steps up for melee last-hits, using (Q) to blind and reduce his auto trades.
Hold (E) to disengage from his (Q) sweet spot combos and (W) pull zones rather than using it aggressively.
Crash waves quickly after pushing to create roam opportunities with (R) before Aatrox hits level 6.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to roam and create map pressure, crashing waves first to force Aatrox to respond.
After your first damage item, increase ranged poke to threaten isolated targets and force Aatrox to burn (E) defensively.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) power spike which grants healing and resets; avoid extended trades during this window.

Win conditions

Win lane by denying Aatrox melee access with ranged poke and (Q) blinds, then use (E) to maintain spacing.
Use wave crashes to roam with (R) and create side-lane pressure or picks before Aatrox can group.
Avoid grouped front-to-back fights where Quinn's pick potential is minimized; instead, isolate targets and leverage mobility.