Matchup
Skill matchup
You are stronger late game — farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Aurora
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
81%
14%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Sorcery
Deathfire Touch
Manaflow Band
Transcendence
Scorch
Inspiration
Magical Footwear
Cosmic Insight
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Malzahar
AuroraAurora's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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
Get out of her R zone quickly if possible — Flash or dash out before you get trapped.
Her W has a long cooldown — once she uses it, she's vulnerable to engages and CC.
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