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
Vel'Koz
vs

47.5%
Aurora win rate vs Vel'Koz
Vel'Koz has the edge
181
Games Analyzed
47.5%
Aurora WR
52.5%
Vel'Koz WR
-199
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aurora
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Vel'Koz
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Power Spike Timeline
Aurora
Level 6
Vel'Koz
Level 6
Aurora
1 item
Vel'Koz
1 item
Aurora
2 items
Vel'Koz
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.
MR Priority
Both deal magic damage. An early Null-Magic Mantle or Mercury's Treads can swing the lane. Hexdrinker is also an option for AD champs.
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
Vel'Koz Win Condition
Poke from range, R melts teams, true damage passive
Recommended Items
Aurora

Hextech Rocketbelt
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Zhonya's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Vel'Koz's engage tool
Vel'Koz

Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game

Shadowflame
Core
Build every game

Rabadon's
Core
Build every game

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

Banshee's Veil
Counter
Spell shield blocks Aurora's engage tool

Zhonya's Hourglass
Counter
Stasis to survive assassin burst
Aurora's Worst Matchups
Vel'Koz's Worst Matchups
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