Trundle vs Aatrox TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Trundle vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use your (W) zone to force extended melee duels where you can maximize healing and attack speed.
Prioritize splitpushing and side-lane pressure to leverage your anti-tank (R) and pillar (E) for isolating Aatrox.
Manage lane pressure to avoid giving Aatrox clean access to (Q) sweet spots and extended trades.

Trading pattern

Engage trades inside (W) and use (Q) to reduce Aatrox's damage output while healing yourself.
Place (E) to trap Aatrox or block his retreat after he commits to a trade.
Save (R) for dueling Aatrox when he is tanky or has committed to extended fights to steal resistances and health.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Aatrox has (R) active, as his healing and reset potential increase his kill threat.
Avoid extended fights when your (W) is down, as you lose key sustain and attack speed bonuses.
Watch for (W) pull and (Q) knockup combos that can lock you down if you misposition.

Early game

Contest early trades inside your (W) to out-sustain and weaken Aatrox with (Q) attack damage steal.
Avoid fighting when your (W) is down to reduce vulnerability to Aatrox's mobility and poke.
Use (E) to cut off Aatrox's escape or chase angles, but only when it guarantees follow-up damage or disengage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) on Aatrox to drain his tankiness and turn duels in your favor; avoid fighting when his (R) is active without your ultimate.
After your first dueling item, pressure side lanes and force extended trades inside (W) to maximize your splitpush threat.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) spike as it grants him healing amp and resets, making short trades risky for you.

Win conditions

Force long trades inside your (W) zone to out-sustain and chip away at Aatrox's health.
Use (E) to pillar Aatrox into unfavorable positions or prevent his escape during all-ins.
Apply splitpush pressure post-level 6 and item spike, using (R) to shred his resistances and secure tower plates or kills.