Aatrox Wild Rift Build with Highest Winrate - Guide Runes, Items, and Skill Order

Author: Son Acton

Aatrox, the Darkin Blade, is a fearsome warrior in Wild Rift, capable of both devastating attacks and surprising self-healing. To unleash his full destructive potential, you must master the long reach of his blade – land those blows with the very edge of the sword to inflict the most terrible wounds. Let's dive into the best builds, runes, and gameplay strategies to make you an unstoppable force with this fallen warrior.

Aatrox Wild Rift

Aatrox Wild Rift

Patch 5.0c

Fighter Fighter - Position: top

Damage: Physical

Power Spike

Difficulty

Damage

Toughness

Utility

CC

Mobility

Tier S
Win rate 51.07%
Pick rate 14.0%
Ban rate 21.0%
Aatrox Wild Rift Build
Aatrox: Wild Rift Build Guide

Aatrox's Item Build & Runes

Aatrox Top runes Win 50.23% and Pick 22.31%

  • ConquerorConqueror
  • TriumphTriumph
  • Giant SlayerGiant Slayer
  • Legend: TenacityLegend: Tenacity
  • OvergrowthOvergrowth

Aatrox runes Mid with Win 53.92% and Pick 24.45%

  • ConquerorConqueror
  • Gathering StormGathering Storm
  • Coup de GraceCoup de Grace
  • Legend: TenacityLegend: Tenacity
  • PERSEVERANCEPerseverance

Build Aatrox Wild Rift with the highest win rate

  • Item Youmuu's Ghostblade Youmuu's Ghostblade
  • Item Gluttonous Greaves Gluttonous Greaves
  • Item Trinity Force Trinity Force
  • Item Sterak's Gage Sterak's Gage
  • Item Serylda's Grudge Serylda's Grudge
  • Item AMARANTH TWINGUARD AMARANTH TWINGUARD

Aatrox Wild Rift China build

  • Item  Boots of Dynamism Boots of Dynamism
  • Item  Youmuu's Ghostblade Youmuu's Ghostblade
  • Item  Black Cleaver Black Cleaver
  • Item  Death's Dance Death's Dance
  • Item  Guardian Angel Guardian Angel
  • Item  Divine Sunderer Divine Sunderer

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Aatrox's Runes

Conqueror Conqueror is a powerhouse rune for Aatrox, boosting his damage and healing the longer he stays in combat. Those extra lifesteal stacks make a huge difference in extended fights.

Triumph Triumph is crucial for a frontline champion like Aatrox. Not only does it give you a burst of health after a takedown, but it lets you hit even harder when enemies are low – perfect for finishing them off.

Second Wind Second Wind keeps Aatrox healthy when facing champions like Quinn, Malphite, and Vayne who rely on poking you down.

Bone Plating Bone Plating gives you a bit of breathing room against aggressive laners like Garen, Darius, and Jax.

Hunter - Genius Hunter - Genius offers valuable ability haste, letting you unleash Aatrox's devastating combos more frequently.

This rune build gives Aatrox the survivability, sustained damage, and cooldown reduction he needs to dominate the battlefield!

Aatrox position

Top

Aatrox's summoner spells

Flash + Ignite

Aatrox Build Breakdown

To maximize his damage and survivability, Aatrox players should focus on items that give him health, damage, and cooldown reduction. This allows him to unleash his powerful abilities more often, sustain himself through fights, and stay on the frontlines longer.

Let's analyze the item descriptions:

Divine Sunderer This is a hard-hitting item against tanky champions. It's perfect for Aatrox because its power scales with the enemy's health – more health they have, the more damage and healing you get!

Serylda's Grudge The slow effect from this item makes it easier for Aatrox to land those crucial 'sweet spot' hits with the edge of his Q, maximizing his damage output.

Black Cleaver Aatrox loves this item! It shreds enemy armor, gives him a speed boost for chasing targets, and the cooldown reduction is always welcome.

Sterak's Gage:  This beefy item gives Aatrox a much-needed health boost and a lifeline when he's low on health. Plus, the passive makes his abilities even stronger!

Maw of Malmortius Those pesky burst mages like Akali and Katarina won't stand a chance. This item shields Aatrox from magic damage and gives him bonus lifesteal to keep him brawling.

Aatrox ability

Aatrox's skill order

Aatrox's skill order

Aatrox's abilities

Deathbringer Stance Deathbringer Stance

Watch that yellow bar below your health – it's your key to unleashing Aatrox's fury! Each time it fills up, your next attack packs a devastating punch. Best of all, landing those Q strikes on an enemy fills it faster, letting you heal as you bring the pain.

The Darkin Blade The Darkin Blade

This is your bread and butter – the skill that makes Aatrox a force to be reckoned with. It deals serious damage, getting stronger with each swing of the blade. It heals, pokes, sets up combos... heck, it's even got crowd control and AOE!  Master linking "The Darkin Blade" with "Infernal Chains" and "Umbral Dash" to drag those pesky enemies right into the sweet spot of your blade for maximum impact.

Infernal Chains Infernal Chains

This chain isn't just for pulling enemies closer.  Think of it as a tool to guarantee those last hits on minions, letting you focus on the real fight. When you do pull in an enemy champion, time it to set them up for the slam of your Q2 or Q3 - those attacks have a shorter reach, and you want to inflict the most pain!

Umbral Dash Umbral Dash

There's no wall thick enough to stop Aatrox!  This dash lets you cut through terrain, closing the gap for a surprise attack or making a quick escape.  Plus, you can keep fighting as you dash, making combos even smoother. It even extends your attack range slightly – perfect for landing that last blow!  Of course, dodging enemy attacks with a well-timed dash feels pretty slick, too.

Bonus Tip: "Umbral Dash" can hide the animation of your regular attacks, letting you attack faster!

World Ender World Ender

This is where Aatrox becomes truly unstoppable.  Your lifesteal skyrockets, so even when you're barely hanging on, don't retreat! Use that AOE damage and bloodthirst to turn the tables in a desperate 1 vs 2.

Key Timing Tip: This ultimate shares a cooldown with Master Yi's.  Hold off on activating it until the fight's in full swing. The longer the battle lasts, the more chances you'll get to refresh the ultimate and keep the carnage going!

How to play Aatrox

Aatrox excels at pressuring his lane and dealing damage to multiple enemies at once. His strategy involves constant skill use and building health, sustain, and heavy damage early on.  This gives him an advantage during the laning phase.

Early game:

Start off cautiously, avoiding long fights. Use "The Darkin Blade" to finish off minions and harass your lane opponent.  Be careful, though - if you use it poorly, Aatrox becomes vulnerable while it's on cooldown.  Once you reach level 3, you'll gain an edge. Be aggressive and look for a chance to finish off your opponent.

Mid game:

If you're ahead in items and have secured some kills, Aatrox starts to shine. Help your team take down larger objectives or invade the enemy jungle. Make sure to always have your ultimate ability, "World Ender," ready before big teamfights.

End game:

By now, the enemy team will have items specifically to counter Aatrox's strengths.  Stick with your team and coordinate your attacks carefully.

Combo Aatrox:

The Darkin Blade Infernal Chains Umbral Dash World Ender Flash

Combo 1:

The Darkin Blade + Umbral Dash

Combo 2:

The Darkin Blade + The Darkin Blade + The Darkin Blade + Umbral Dash + AA

Combo 3:

Infernal Chains + Umbral Dash + The Darkin Blade + AA + The Darkin Blade + AA + The Darkin Blade

Combo 4:

World Ender + The Darkin Blade + Infernal Chains + Umbral Dash + AA + The Darkin Blade + AA + The Darkin Blade

Combo 5:

Infernal Chains + Umbral Dash + The Darkin Blade + AA + The Darkin Blade + AA + The Darkin Blade + Umbral Dash

Aatrox pros and cons

Pros

  • Adaptable Fighter: Aatrox fits comfortably into many team compositions.
  • Versatile Toolkit: He offers damage, crowd control, mobility, poke, and area-of-effect abilities.
  • Potential Outplays: Aatrox has the power to take on two enemies at once.
  • Gank Magnet: His abilities can hold enemies in place, setting up easy ganks for his team.

Cons

The main damage skill requires mastery practice and is easy to dodge.

Aatrox counters

On equipment that reduces healing.

Avoid taking damage when Aatrox casts his ultimate.

Avoid the brightest edge every time Aatrox slams his longsword especially to dodge the final hit.

Conclusion

Aatrox Wild Rift, sometimes nicknamed "QQQtrox" due to his reliance on "The Darkin Blade," can be a powerful asset. Players looking to master Aatrox should study high-level players like Xiao Chao Meng. This guide and build set you on the path to conquering your foes with Aatrox Wild Rift.

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