Aatrox is a melee fighter usually played Top on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Aatrox in ARAM: Aatrox thrives in ARAM as a frontline bruiser, using his sustain and AoE knock ups to disrupt enemies and heal through damage in extended fights.
Aatrox ARAM Abilities
Aatrox's next basic attack periodically deals bonus magic damage and heals based on the target's max health.
Aatrox slams his greatsword three times, each with a unique area of effect.
Aatrox slams the ground, dragging enemies who don't escape the impact zone back to the center.
Aatrox dashes in a direction; passively, he heals when damaging enemy champions.
Aatrox transforms, fearing minions and gaining damage, healing, and speed, extended on takedowns.
Aatrox ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Aatrox thrives in ARAM as a frontline bruiser, using his sustain and AoE knock ups to disrupt enemies and heal through damage in extended fights.
Tips
Use your Q sweet spots to maximize damage and knock up enemies in tight ARAM corridors.
Save your E (Umbral Dash) to dodge key skill shots or reposition during teamfights.
Activate your ultimate before diving to gain bonus healing and revive potential.
Build Goredrinker for sustain and crowd control in clustered ARAM fights.
Prioritize targets with low mobility to chain your Q knock ups effectively.
Combos
E into Q1, then W to pull enemies back, followed by Q2 and Q3 for full damage.
R to engage, then E-Q-W-Q combo to lock down and burst squishy targets.
W first to slow, then Q1-E-Q2-auto attack-Q3 for maximum DPS.
Aatrox ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Precision
Conqueror
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last StandSecondary — Resolve
Conditioning
OvergrowthSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Long Sword - 2.
Serrated Dirk
Core Items
- 1.
Sundered Sky - 2.
Plated Steelcaps - 3.
Spear of Shojin
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple AD threats
- you need survivability in extended fights
- your champion deals physical damage
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AP
- you prefer burst over sustained damage
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- you need sustain against poke
- enemy team has low burst
- your champion benefits from hybrid damage
Avoid when:
- enemy has grievous wounds
- you need burst over sustained damage
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple AD threats
- you need survivability in extended fights
- your champion deals physical damage
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly AP
- you prefer burst over sustained damage
Options
Aatrox ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Aatrox in ARAM?
In ARAM, Aatrox typically builds core items like Sundered Sky, Plated Steelcaps, Spear of Shojin and Conqueror runes (Precision primary, Resolve secondary).
What runes should I use for Aatrox in ARAM?
Take Conqueror in the Precision tree as your keystone, with Resolve as your secondary tree for Aatrox in ARAM.
How do you play Aatrox in ARAM?
Aatrox thrives in ARAM as a frontline bruiser, using his sustain and AoE knock ups to disrupt enemies and heal through damage in extended fights.
What is Aatrox's best combo in ARAM?
E into Q1, then W to pull enemies back, followed by Q2 and Q3 for full damage.
