
Aurora Guide: Master the Shadow Assassin's Deadly Combos
Aurora is a versatile assassin who excels in the midlane, combining high mobility, damage, stealth, and engagement potential. Her kit offers numerous tactical possibilities while remaining mechanically straightforward.
Ability Overview:
- Passive: 3-hit system (attacks or abilities) dealing bonus max health damage. Triggering on champions spawns healing spirits (max 4) lasting 4 seconds.
- Q: Cursable skillshot that can be reactivated to return projectiles, dealing missing health damage.
- W: Directional jump with stealth and movement speed boost; resets on kills/assists.
- E: Area damage with slow and knockback effect.
- R: Short dash creating a circular field that damages enemies and slows escapees. Aurora can portal through the field's edge twice.
Skill Order Priority: R > Q > E > W (Some players prefer E before Q)

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Core Combo: W (gap close) -> Q -> E -> Q (reactivation)
- Include auto-attacks between abilities to maximize passive procs
- Ultimate can be used initially for engagement
Key Build Components:
- Focus on AP (Ability Power)
- Prioritize Ability Haste
- Include Magic Penetration items
- Build for burst damage potential
Tips for Success:
- Use W mobility for wall-jumping and escape
- Time Q reactivation for maximum missing health damage
- Maintain spirit count through champion hits
- Utilize ultimate portals for positioning advantage
- Chain abilities with auto-attacks for passive procs
Think strategically about engagement timing and position management to maximize Aurora's assassination potential while maintaining survival through healing spirits and mobility options.
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