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Aatrox

The Darkin Blade

About Aatrox

Aatrox, The Darkin Blade, is a powerful fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in jungle and toplane of Summoner's Rift. First released on June 13, 2013 during Patch 3.8, Aatrox has become known for their melee playstyle and physical damage output.

With 12 unique skins available, Aatrox offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Aatrox has a ton of skins to choose from, so players can really customize their experience with this champion.

As a champion who uses Blood as their resource, Aatrox brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Aatrox is primarily played as a fighter/juggernaut/tank, leveraging their melee combat style to dominate in jungle and toplane. Since their release in Patch 3.8, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Aatrox's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Blood to cast their abilities, Aatrox requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against opponents by absorbing damage and disrupting enemy formations with CC.

Aatrox's story

Once honored defenders of Shurima against the Void, Aatrox and his brethren would eventually become an even greater threat to Runeterra, and were defeated only by cunning mortal sorcery. But after centuries of imprisonment, Aatrox was the first to find freedom once more, corrupting and transforming those foolish enough to try and wield the magical weapon that contained his essence. Now, with stolen flesh, he walks Runeterra in a brutal approximation of his previous form, seeking an apocalyptic and long overdue vengeance.

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Streamers who play Aatrox

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Aatrox's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Aatrox

Whether you're just picking up Aatrox or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this fighter, juggernaut, and tank champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Good balance of damage and durability
  • Impressive durability
  • Strong dueling potential
  • Strong crowd control abilities

Champion weaknesses

  • Can be kited by ranged champions
  • Limited damage output
  • May struggle against true tanks
  • Can be kited by other champions

Aatrox currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Aatrox should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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