Aatrox Mid Guide for Patch 15.4

This detailed guide provides optimal builds, matchups, and strategies for Aatrox in the mid lane, with a current win rate of 52.8% based on 127 matches.

Core Build

• Starting Items: Standard start (available at 16 seconds)
• Early Items: Build components by 3 minutes
• Core Items: Eclipse, Mercury's Treads, Sundered Sky (aim to complete by 20 minutes)
• Full Build: Add Sterak's Gage, Black Cleaver, Spear of Shojin

Runes

• Primary: Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Haste, Last Stand
• Secondary: Bone Plating, Revitalize
• Shards: Adaptive Force (x2), Health Scaling (adjust based on matchup)

Skill Order: Q > E > W

Best Matchups (Win Rate):

• Jayce (81.8%)
• Shen (75.0%)
• Heimerdinger (75.0%)
• K'Sante (75.0%)
• Gangplank (75.0%)

Worst Matchups (Avoid):

• Vel'Koz
• Ambessa (22.2%)
• Corki (25.0%)
• Cassiopeia (28.6%)
• Naafiri (28.6%)

Essential Tips:

1. Trade when your Passive is available for maximum damage
2. Use E to reposition Q sweet spots in any direction
3. Against ranged champions, prioritize health over CS when necessary

Strong Synergies:

• Rammus (55.6%)
• Volibear (55.0%)
• Skarner (53.8%)
• Shaco (53.5%)
• Bel'Veth (53.3%)

Build and rune choices should be adjusted based on matchup, team composition, and game state. Consider building defensive items when behind or against high-damage compositions.

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