Fighter

Aatrox

The Darkin Blade

Once honored defenders of Shurima against the Void, Aatrox and his brethren would eventually become an even greater threat to Runeterra, and were defeated only by cunning mortal sorcery. But after centuries of imprisonment, Aatrox was the first to find freedom once more, corrupting and transforming those foolish enough to try and wield the magical weapon that contained his essence.Read the full story on Riot's Universe site

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P
Deathbringer Stance
Q
The Darkin Blade
W
Infernal Chains
E
Umbral Dash
R
World Ender

Aatrox

Overview

On patch 16.21, Aatrox is rated B tier in the top lane, winning 49.1% of 4,572 ranked games with a 4.7% pick rate. The most successful build this patch runs Conqueror with Flash and Ignite and builds Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance, and Plated Steelcaps.

Aatrox struggles most against Master Yi (25.9%), Gwen (32%), and Zaahen (35.1%) and does best against Kennen (67.5%), Quinn (66.7%), and Jayce (65%).

Ranked solo/duo · patch 16.21 · 4,572 games · updated Nov 1, 2026 · How we calculate

How to Play Aatrox: Top Lane Guide, Combos and Matchups

49.1%

Win rate

4.7%

Pick rate

4.6K

Games

16.21

Patch

Playing as Aatrox

Use Umbral Dash while casting The Darkin Blade to increase your chances of hitting the enemy.
Crowd Control abilities like Infernal Chains or your allies' immobilizing effects will help you set up The Darkin Blade.
Cast World Ender when you are sure you can force a fight.

Playing against Aatrox

Aatrox's attacks are very telegraphed, so use the time to dodge the hit zones.
Aatrox's Infernal Chains are easier to exit when running towards the sides or at Aatrox.
Keep your distance when Aatrox uses his Ultimate to prevent him from reviving.

Guides

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Aatrox · Paulo
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Matchups

All Aatrox matchups

Strong against

Kennen67.5%40
Quinn66.7%21
Jayce65.0%40
Gragas61.9%42
Vladimir60.0%35

Weak against

Master Yi25.9%27
Gwen32.0%25
Zaahen35.1%37
Kled36.4%33
Kayle38.3%60

Abilities

P
Deathbringer Stance
Periodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.
Q
The Darkin Blade
Aatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.
Cooldown: 14/12/10/8/6Cost: 0Range: 25000
W
Infernal Chains
Aatrox smashes the ground, dealing damage to the first enemy hit. Champions and large monsters have to leave the impact area quickly or they will be dragged to the center and take the damage again.
Cooldown: 18/16.5/15/13.5/12Cost: 0Range: 825
E
Umbral Dash
Passively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.
Cooldown: 9/8/7/6/5Cost: 0Range: 25000
R
World Ender
Aatrox unleashes his demonic form, fearing nearby enemy minions and gaining attack damage, increased healing, and Move Speed. If he gets a takedown, this effect is extended.
Cooldown: 120/100/80Cost: 0Range: 25000