How to counter Aatrox
Aatrox is a fighter who deals physical damage. Key traits: healing and sustain, crowd control, high mobility.
Best picks against Aatrox
8.2 Janna Supportpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.2 Morgana Supportresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
8.0 Lissandra Magepunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
8.0 Varus Marksmancuts healing · strong in the current meta
7.6 Olaf Fighterresists crowd control · strong in the current meta
7.6 Poppy Tankpunishes mobile heroes · strong in the current meta
7.4 Vex Magepunishes mobile heroes
7.0 Alistar Tankpunishes mobile heroes
Items to buy against Aatrox
- Mortal Remindercuts healing
- Morellonomiconcuts healing
- Thornmailcuts healing
- Dead Man's Platevs physical damage
- Guardian Angelvs physical damage
- Zhonya's Hourglassvs physical damage
Suggested build for Aatrox
- Plated Steelcaps
- Trinity Force
- Sterak's Gage
- Black Cleaver
- Death's Dance
- Guardian Angel
Keystone rune
- ConquerorKeystone rune
- Battle spell: Flash + Ignite
How to play against Aatrox
- Aatrox heals a lot: buy an anti-heal item (Mortal Reminder) early.
- Aatrox has crowd control: tenacity boots or spells like Purify shorten it.
- Aatrox is very mobile: use your crowd control after it dashes.
- Aatrox deals physical damage: armor items slow it down.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best counter to Aatrox?
The strongest picks against Aatrox right now are Janna, Morgana, and Lissandra. Janna stands out: punishes mobile heroes.
What items should I buy against Aatrox?
The most useful items against Aatrox: Mortal Reminder, Morellonomicon, Thornmail, Dead Man's Plate, Guardian Angel, and Zhonya's Hourglass.
What is the best build for Aatrox?
Suggested build for Aatrox: Plated Steelcaps, Trinity Force, Sterak's Gage, Black Cleaver, Death's Dance, and Guardian Angel. Keystone rune: Conqueror.
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