Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aurora
VS
Champion 2
Aatrox
vs

46.4%
Aurora win rate vs Aatrox
Aatrox has the edge
140
Games Analyzed
46.4%
Aurora WR
53.6%
Aatrox WR
-285
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Aatrox
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeMelee
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Teleport
Power Spike Timeline
Aatrox
Level 3
Aurora
Level 6
Aatrox
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Aatrox
1 item
Aurora
2 items
How to Play This Matchup
Mid-Game Showdown
Both champions spike around the same time. The player who gets their first item faster wins. Focus on CS leads and smart trades to build an advantage before the mid-game.
Mixed Resistances
Aurora deals AP damage while Aatrox deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Hit and Run
Aurora needs to combo and back off. Don't stay in extended trades against Aatrox's sustained damage. Short trades, then disengage.
Range Advantage
Aurora has range advantage. Aatrox should look for short trades when Aurora uses abilities on the wave. Freeze near your tower and wait for jungle help or an all-in window.
Exploit Aurora's Weakness
Aurora's main weakness: Hard CC, tanky targets, missing R. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aurora Win Condition
R zone trap, burst with passive procs
Aatrox Win Condition
Win lane through sustain and snowball teamfights with ult
Kill Pressure vs Map Play
Aurora typically runs Ignite for kill pressure. Aatrox runs Teleport for map impact. Aurora needs to convert the combat advantage into kills before Aatrox outscales through TP plays.
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aatrox's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aatrox's sustain/autos

Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Aatrox

Eclipse
Core
Build every game

Black Cleaver
Core
Build every game

Serylda's Grudge
Core
Build every game

Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Aurora's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Aurora's burst
Aurora's Worst Matchups
Aatrox's Worst Matchups
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