Arrr, good patterns
- Arrr, combines damage and durability in committed skirmishes or extended exchanges.
- Rewards using th' kit's main range, timing and target pattern deliberately.
Game patch, matey 26.20Data Dragon 16.20.1
Arrr, reference patch 16.20.1
Aatrox
the Darkin Blade
Aatrox be a belay-range combatant who balances damage, durability and th' timing o' a commitment. This overview keeps th' explanation practical and leaves patch-sensitive numbers to Riot's structured data and th' present in-battle tooltip.
Arrr, usual roleTopside◆ClassFighter
4DifficultyArrr, medium · 4/10
◎Arrr, basic attacksMeleeArrr, melee basic attacks · 175 range.
◈Arrr, damage profileArrr, mostly physical damageMost normal kit pressure be physical. Armour may lend a hand, but inspect whether attacks or tricks be th' main source.
#Arrr, reference patch16.20.1
Arrr, strengths and limits
What Aatrox does well, and what can go wrong
These be kit-level patterns, nay a promise that every course or matchup plays th' same way.
Arrr, limits to respect
- Can be worn down or controlled afore reaching th' range where th' kit be strongest.
- Basic attacks require belay access, so foe range, slows and displacement can deny a clean trade.
Arrr, riot ally tips
Use these while learning th' championUse Umbral Dash while casting Th' Darkin Blade to increase yer chances o' hitting th' foe.
Crowd Control tricks like Infernal Chains or yer crewmates' immobilizing effects will lend a hand ye set up Th' Darkin Blade.
Cast World Ender when ye be sure ye can force a fight.
Riot foe tips
What an foe be told to watch ferAatrox's attacks be very telegraphed, so use th' time to dodge th' hit zones.
Aatrox's Infernal Chains be easier to exit when running towards th' sides or at Aatrox.
Keep yer distance when Aatrox uses his Ultimate to prevent him from reviving.
Arrr, practical champion reading
Arrr, how to read Aatrox in a real fight
Use these patterns to ask better questions afore choosing an gear, target or commitment. They describe th' kit, nay a promised result.
Arrr, primarily physical pressure
Armour can reduce th' broad physical profile. Separate basic attacks from physical tricks afore relying on an gear passive that only affects attacks.
Track th' shipshape trick cycle
Do nay judge th' champion from one control. Watch which setup, payoff and escape tools be available afore choosing a trade or commitment.
Needs belay access fer basic attacks
Range, slows, displacement and terrain can deny th' clean contact this champion wants. Course th' course in as carefully as th' damage after arrival.
Pick a sustainable commitment
Extended contact can favour th' kit, but only when th' champion reaches th' right target without losing too much hull on th' way in.
Identify th' exact movement restriction
Tenacity can shorten only eligible control. Displacements, airborne effects and repeated slows need their own positioning, blocking or movement captain's answer.
Inspect whether recovery changes th' fight
Anti-heal or anti-shielding be situational. Buy it only when th' effect be materially protecting targets and yer champion can apply th' captain's answer reliably.
Arrr, blood Well and cooldowns both matter
A spell being available does nay mean th' shipshape sequence be sustainable. Watch th' resource bar as well as th' setup and escape cooldowns.
Defensive gear reference
What can help against Aatrox?
Set sail wit' th' threat that be actually affecting th' clash. These be conditional comparisons, nay an automatic counter loadout.
Arrr, dEFENSIVE BOOTS
Neither pair be automatic
This champion be nay cleanly answered by th' passive on either defensive pair.
Use Plated Steelcaps fer meaningful basic attacks, Mercury's Treads fer magic damage or reducible control, or keep th' loadout's normal Boots.Normal Draft and Ranked role sea chart
Where Aatrox fits on Summoner's Rift
Each course be assessed separately. Unfurl a role to reach its queue-specific loadout and matchup preparation.
TopsideArrr, primary role
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Aatrox has an established solo-course course wit' th' income and space needed to trade, manage waves and influence a side course.
JungleSailor-chosen flex
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Aatrox can be picked here as a deliberate sailor-chosen strategy, but it be nay a primary role. Th' pick still needs a matchup and crew course.
MidshipsUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Aatrox be normally played Top and does nay currently have a reviewed Mid course. Mid most often needs solo-course safe harbour plus wave control, roaming or reliable burst pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
BottomsideUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Aatrox be normally played Top and does nay currently have a reviewed Bot course. Bot most often needs dependable duo-course scaling and sustained damage wit' shared early pressure. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
SupportUnestablished course
Old chart, matey. Recommendations await inspection. Aatrox be normally played Top and does nay currently have a reviewed Support course. Support most often needs useful engage, peel or utility while operating on low doubloons income. Treat this as a deliberate experiment, nay a standard recommendation.
Arrr, kit reference
Aatrox tricks
Trick names, descriptions and numeric fields come from Riot Data Dragon. Practical reads be independently written; th' present in-battle tooltip remains authoritative.
Tricks Data Dragon 16.20.1Cooldown / Cost / Range Data Dragon 16.20.1
P
Passive
Deathbringer Stance
Arrr, what it doesEnglishPeriodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.
Q
Q trick
The Darkin Blade
Arrr, what it doesEnglishAatrox slams his greatsword down, dealing physical damage. He can swing three times, each with a different area of effect.
CooldownArrr, 14/12/10/8/6 secArrr, listed rangeArrr, 25000 units
W
W trick
Infernal Chains
Arrr, what it doesEnglishAatrox 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.
CooldownArrr, 18/16.5/15/13.5/12 secArrr, listed rangeArrr, 825 units
E
E trick
Umbral Dash
Arrr, what it doesEnglishPassively, Aatrox heals when damaging enemy champions. On activation, he dashes in a direction.
CooldownArrr, 9/8/7/6/5 secArrr, listed rangeArrr, 25000 units
R
Ultimate
World Ender
Arrr, what it doesEnglishAatrox 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.
CooldownArrr, 120/100/80 secArrr, listed rangeArrr, 25000 units
Arrr, levels 1–18
Aatrox · Health, arr / Arrr, blood Well · Tricks
Base values exclude gear, runes, temporary buffs and mode-specific modifiers. Cooldowns be th' listed base cooldown afore trick haste.
Cooldown Data Dragon 16.20.1
Basic trickThe Darkin Blade
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Arrr, rank 1Arrr, 14 secArrr, rank 2Arrr, 12 secArrr, rank 3Arrr, 10 secArrr, rank 4Arrr, 8 secArrr, rank 5Arrr, 6 sec
Basic trickInfernal Chains
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Arrr, rank 1Arrr, 18 secArrr, rank 2Arrr, 16.5 secArrr, rank 3Arrr, 15 secArrr, rank 4Arrr, 13.5 secArrr, rank 5Arrr, 12 sec
Basic trickUmbral Dash
Can receive its first aboard point from level 1. Later ranks normally become available at levels 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Arrr, rank 1Arrr, 9 secArrr, rank 2Arrr, 8 secArrr, rank 3Arrr, 7 secArrr, rank 4Arrr, 6 secArrr, rank 5Arrr, 5 sec
UltimateWorld Ender
First aboard rank becomes available at level 6; later ranks normally become available at levels 11 and 16.
Arrr, rank 1Arrr, 120 secArrr, rank 2Arrr, 100 secArrr, rank 3Arrr, 80 sec
Unfurl every levelHull and blood well from level 1 to 18
| Rank | Health, arr | Arrr, blood Well | Trick milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 650 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Pick th' first aboard basic trick |
| 2 | 732 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Stow another basic trick or rank |
| 3 | 818 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Stow another basic trick or rank |
| 4 | 908 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 5 | 1,002 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 6 | 1,100 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | First aboard ultimate rank normally available |
| 7 | 1,202 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 8 | 1,308 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 9 | 1,418 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 10 | 1,532 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 11 | 1,650 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Arrr, second ultimate rank normally available |
| 12 | 1,772 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 13 | 1,898 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 14 | 2,028 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 15 | 2,162 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 16 | 2,300 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Arrr, final ultimate rank normally available |
| 17 | 2,442 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
| 18 | 2,588 | Arrr, blood Well follows champion-specific rules | Spend one trick point |
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