Aatrox Counters

The top champs outside of lane to counter Aatrox include Kai'Sa, Ziggs, and Zeri. These champions are all great at countering Aatrox with win rates over 54%. Even if these Aatrox counter picks are not chosen in your lane, it's not smart to play him into any of these matchups. They will very likely beat Aatrox.

Conversely, if the opposing team choses either Seraphine or Lillia, you should seriously think about choosing him, as he easily destroys these champions with win rates over 54% against each ofthem.

Aatrox is considered a lane bully, especially if he manages to secure an early lead. To play against him effectively, try to deny his lead by avoiding early fights and focus on farming and leveling up instead.

Make the most of Aatrox's long cooldowns. He's vulnerable when these are active, giving you an opportunity to launch offensive attacks. Be particularly wary when his E ability (a mobility skill) is on cooldown.

Aatrox will fall off in the later stages of the game. If playing against him, try to prolong the game as long as possible, as his threat level in team fights will decrease over time.

Avoid extended trades with Aatrox in the early game. Wait until you've gained a few levels before engaging with him. It's also crucial not to overcommit to fights while his Q hotspots are active in the lane.

His damage and sustain dramatically increase once he secures his Ultimate R ability. Avoid direct skirmishes with him once he has this ability unless you have enough support or are confident in your ability to take him down.

In the mid and late game, Aatrox tends to split push and apply pressure elsewhere on the map. Be ready for this strategy by maintaining strong map awareness and responding quickly to his split push tactics.

If Aatrox gets ahead, remember to play around his Ultimate R. Fighting while it's on cooldown could be the difference between winning a fight and losing it. Pace yourself, and have patience - your chance to strike back will come.