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How to Play AatroxTop Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Aatrox Top build for LoL Patch 26.17, from rune set to skill order to item path, based on MOBA Trainer's merged Emerald+ data.

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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#41of 60 Top champions
Win rate51.2%vs 51.7% role avg
Pick rate5.9%7th most picked Top
Ban rate7.2%

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Aatrox Top Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (5.9% pick rate, 49.8% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

49.8% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
ResolveSECONDARY
Bone Plating
Revitalize
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashIgniteIgnite

Skill order

The Darkin BladeQUmbral DashEInfernal ChainsWMax Q first
The Darkin Blade14579
Infernal Chains31415
Umbral Dash28101213
World Ender611

Item build

5.9% pick
StartingDoran's BladeHealth PotionDoran's Blade + Health Potion
Core buildEclipseEclipseSundered SkySundered SkyDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalSundered SkySundered SkyEclipseEclipseSpear of ShojinSpear of ShojinDeath's DanceDeath's DanceBlack CleaverBlack CleaverVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword

Aatrox Top meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Aatrox holds a 51.2% win rate in the Top role on Patch 26.17, 0.4 points below the Top role average of 51.7%. That is the 41st highest win rate of 60 Top champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 5.9% pick rate (7th most played in the role) and a 7.2% ban rate, Aatrox gets banned regularly, so it helps to have a second comfort pick.

Aatrox Top held steady at B tier through Patch 26.17, with no tier movement since the previous data merge. Stable ratings are a good sign for one-tricks: the play patterns you practice now should keep working next patch. At B tier, Aatrox works best as a counter pick or comfort pick rather than a blind pick.

Champion select decides a lot of Aatrox Top games. The hardest matchups this patch are Yone (48.0% win rate for Aatrox) and Malphite (48.7% win rate for Aatrox): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, Nasus (51.3%) and Sett (50.9%) are the matchups to look for, where Aatrox wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Top champions at a similar power level in Patch 26.17:

Aatrox matchup tips · LoL tier list

Frequently asked questions

Is Aatrox good in Patch 26.17?

Aatrox is B tier Top in Patch 26.17 with a 51.2% win rate, 5.9% pick rate, and 7.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Aatrox Top after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Top role.

What is the best build for Aatrox Top?

The best Aatrox Top build in Patch 26.17 uses Eclipse, Sundered Sky, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Aatrox Top is B tier with 51.2% win rate this patch.

Who counters Aatrox?

Champions that counter Aatrox in Patch 26.17 include Yone (48.0% Aatrox win rate), Malphite (48.7% Aatrox win rate), Darius (49.8% Aatrox win rate), based on matchup win rates from merged Emerald+ data. See the counters section for full matchup stats.

What should I practice to climb with Aatrox?

To climb with Aatrox Top in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Opening on the map. Opening on the map: Direction you chose after leaving the fountain defines how the next sequence plays out.