Vayne vs Aatrox TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Vayne vs Aatrox

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Use ranged spacing and (Q) repositioning to deny Aatrox's melee engage and punish his reliance on landing (Q) sweet spots.
Prioritize lane pressure to prevent Aatrox from safely scaling and healing through extended trades.

Trading pattern

Trade by auto-attacking from max range and using (Q) to maintain spacing, holding (E) for enemy engage or wall stuns.
Punish Aatrox after he misses (Q) casts or when (E) is down by stepping forward for short trades.
Avoid using (Q) forward when Aatrox's engage is ready to prevent being locked down.

Danger windows

Be cautious when (Q) sweet spots and (W) pull are available, as he can chain crowd control and punish close trades.
Avoid extended trades when (E) is up on Aatrox, as he can reposition to land multiple (Q) hits.
Watch for (R) activation, which amplifies his healing and chase potential, making him dangerous in close fights.

Early game

Keep the wave controlled near your side to avoid walking into (Q) threat zone.
Avoid pushing without vision to reduce vulnerability to ganks and Aatrox's extended trades.
Use (E) to (E) Aatrox into walls when he overextends or commits to engage.

Power spikes

At level 6, use (R) to gain stealth repositioning and outplay Aatrox's all-in attempts.
After first marksman item, pressure side lanes and kite to exploit your true damage against Aatrox's tankiness.
Respect Aatrox's level 6 (R) for his increased healing and reset potential; disengage or burst before healing takes over.

Win conditions

Use superior mobility and ranged pressure to deny Aatrox safe farming and force him into unfavorable trades.
Exploit terrain with (E) to lock down Aatrox and win duels, especially after level 6 with (R) active.
Scale into a side-lane duelist role with two items, using vision and kiting to isolate and shred Aatrox in splitpushing scenarios.