
Aurelion Sol Mid Lane Guide: Tips, Builds & Power Spikes
A very powerful roaming champion, Aurelion Sol excels at impacting side lanes and controlling team fights. His kit provides excellent utility, protection, and maneuverability.
Key Strengths:
- Strong roaming potential with W
- Good wave clear and poke with Q
- High utility and self-protection
- Excellent team fight presence
Main Challenges:
- Mana-intensive abilities
- High skill ceiling
- Difficult to roam against strong pushers
- Requires strong side lanes for effective roaming

Aurelion Sol dragon portrait
Early Game Strategy:
- Push early waves and recall for first item
- Collect star dust to enhance abilities
- Monitor minimap for roaming opportunities
- Keep enemy laner under tower to limit their movement
Power Spikes:
- Level 3-4: First W power spike
- Level 6: Ultimate unlock (key for trades and roams)
- Level 9: Q maximization
- Level 11: Second Ultimate point
- Level 13: Q and second ability maxed
- Level 16: Final Ultimate point
Mid-Game Tactics:
- Establish favorable trades after first item
- Use Ultimate with E for CC combinations
- Focus on wave control and roaming
- Coordinate with team for objectives
Late Game Approach:
- Position with team for picks using E
- Utilize Ultimate to protect allies
- Maintain safe positioning in team fights
- Focus on kiting and sustained damage output
- Split push when no objectives are contested
Team Fight Tips:
- Stay alive to maximize damage output
- Use Ultimate defensively to peel
- Coordinate CC with teammates
- Position carefully to maximize star damage
Remember to constantly monitor your mana and position carefully, as Aurelion Sol is vulnerable when caught out of position or without resources.
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