Matchup
Heavy AP damageHigh burstDive threatHeavy CC
Build vs Aurora
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
58%
38%Anti CC
DPS
Other options
100.0% WR1 games
Domination
Electrocute
Cheap Shot
Deep Ward
Relentless Hunter
Sorcery
Celerity
Scorch
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Bard
AuroraPassive
Favorable
Favorable
Aurora's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Spirit Abjuration (P)
Aurora's spells and attacks exorcise spirits from the enemies she damages. Exorcised spirits follow Aurora around and heal her.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 22s | 15s | – |
| 6 | 8s | 22s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 9 | 7s | 21s | 15s | 2m20 |
| 11 | 7s | 20s | 15s | 2m |
| 16 | 7s | 18s | 13s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 7s | 18s | 11s | 1m40 |
Playing against Aurora
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
1
Get out of her R zone quickly if possible — Flash or dash out before you get trapped.
2
Her W has a long cooldown — once she uses it, she's vulnerable to engages and CC.
3
Aurora is fragile without her cooldowns: if she uses Q and W, force the trade because she has no answer left.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026