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How to Play AatroxJungle Build, Emerald+Patch 26.17

The recommended Aatrox Jungle 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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Deathbringer StancePThe Darkin BladeQInfernal ChainsWUmbral DashEWorld EnderR
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Patch 26.17 · Emerald+ · Ranked Solo
TierNo tier changeB#36of 61 Jungle champions
Win rate51.8%vs 51.9% role avg
Pick rate1.2%46th most picked Jungle
Ban rate7.2%

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Aatrox Jungle Build (Patch 26.17)

Highest win rate build path (1.2% pick rate, 50.3% win rate). Stats aggregated from Emerald+ ranked.

Runes

50.3% WR
PrecisionPRIMARY
ConquerorKEYSTONE
Triumph
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
InspirationSECONDARY
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
SHARDS

Summoner spells

FlashFlashSmiteSmite

Skill order

The Darkin BladeQUmbral DashEInfernal ChainsWMax Q first
The Darkin Blade13579
Infernal Chains41415
Umbral Dash28101213
World Ender611

Item build

1.2% pick
StartingScorchclaw PupScorchclaw Pup
Core buildProfane HydraProfane HydraEdge of NightEdge of NightDeath's DanceDeath's Dance
BootsPlated SteelcapsPlated Steelcaps
SituationalDeath's DanceDeath's DanceSundered SkySundered SkyProfane HydraProfane HydraHubrisHubrisEdge of NightEdge of NightVoltaic CycloswordVoltaic Cyclosword

Aatrox Jungle meta analysis (Patch 26.17)

Aatrox holds a 51.8% win rate in the Jungle role on Patch 26.17, right at the Jungle role average of 51.9%. That is the 36th highest win rate of 61 Jungle champions tracked at Emerald+ this patch. With a 1.2% pick rate (46th 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 Jungle 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 Jungle games. The hardest matchups this patch are Kayn (46.8% win rate for Aatrox) and Talon (47.6% win rate for Aatrox): consider banning one or holding your pick until the opponent locks in. On the other side, LeeSin (55.8%) and Viego (53.5%) are the matchups to look for, where Aatrox wins the lane more often than not at Emerald+.

Other Jungle 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 Jungle in Patch 26.17 with a 51.8% win rate, 1.2% pick rate, and 7.2% ban rate over merged Emerald+ data from u.gg and op.gg. MOBA Trainer rescored Aatrox Jungle after Patch 26.17 using win rate, pick rate, and ban rate within the Jungle role.

What is the best build for Aatrox Jungle?

The best Aatrox Jungle build in Patch 26.17 uses Profane Hydra, Edge of Night, Death's Dance with the Conqueror keystone from op.gg build data merged into MOBA Trainer. Aatrox Jungle is B tier with 51.8% win rate this patch.

Who counters Aatrox?

Champions that counter Aatrox in Patch 26.17 include Kayn (46.8% Aatrox win rate), Talon (47.6% Aatrox win rate), Graves (47.9% 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 Jungle in Patch 26.17, focus on the core patterns MOBA Trainer drills for this champion: Defensive vision, Objective prioritization, and Shadowing. Defensive vision: Another important property of your vision is the ability to protect your team from catches and traps. Objective prioritization: Objectives hold different value for each team depending on their composition and situation in game.