Warwick should pressure early and deny Aurelion Sol's scaling by forcing extended melee fights where Warwick's sustain and fear excel.
Use Warwick's medium lane pressure and early agency to prevent Aurelion Sol from farming safely or setting up for his late-game teamfight impact.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup; Warwick must snowball early by punishing Aurelion Sol's weak early game and avoiding giving him free scaling.
Trading pattern
Engage in extended melee trades to outlast Aurelion Sol using (Q) healing and hold (E) to fear his burst attempts.
Use (R) to lock down low-health or overextended Aurelion Sol targets, punishing his poor mobility and lack of hard crowd control.
Avoid short trades where Aurelion Sol can kite with (Q) and (W); instead, bait his cooldowns before committing.
Danger windows
Be cautious when (E) is down as Warwick loses damage reduction and fear, making him vulnerable to Aurelion Sol's poke.
Avoid fighting after missing (R) since Warwick's pick threat drops significantly.
Watch for enemy roams; hard push waves and take plates to punish Aurelion Sol's absence and maintain lane control.
Early game
Take advantage of Warwick's level 3 power spike to force extended trades using (E) to absorb burst and (Q) to heal.
Use (W) to track Aurelion Sol when low and chase aggressively before he unlocks his full kit.
Avoid letting Aurelion Sol safely farm by applying pressure without overextending, as Warwick has high early game agency.
Power spikes
At level 3, Warwick's full kit enables strong sustained trades; use (E) and (Q) to win early duels.
At level 6, unlock (R) to force picks or all-ins from farther away; use suppression after baiting Aurelion Sol's movement.
Respect Aurelion Sol's item spikes (Rylai's and 75+ stacks ultimate upgrade) by avoiding extended fights and focusing on earlier pressure.
Win conditions
Win by snowballing early extended trades using Warwick's sustain and crowd control to deny Aurelion Sol safe scaling.
Use (W) to track and chase low-health Aurelion Sol, forcing picks with (R) suppression.
Maintain lane pressure to prevent Aurelion Sol from reaching his key item and ultimate upgrades, securing early advantages that translate into mid-game leads.
Tip: For Warwick vs Aurelion Sol, read overview, trading pattern, and danger windows first for a fast Top lane check.
