Matchup
Heavy AP damageHigh burstDive threatHeavy CC
Skill matchup
Build vs Aurora
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
75%
23%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
100.0% WR3 games
Sorcery
Deathfire Touch
Nimbus Cloak
Transcendence
Scorch
Precision
Cut Down
Legend: Haste
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Early (0-15)
Mid (15-30)
Late (30+)
Gangplank
AuroraPassive
Neutral
Aggressive
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