Matchup
Hard matchup
Build vs Aatrox
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
82%
16%Anti AD
Anti Heal
Anti AP
Anti Tank
DPS
Other options
Precision
Conqueror
Presence of Mind
Legend: Haste
Last Stand
Resolve
Unflinching
Second Wind
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Sylas
AatroxAatrox's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Periodically, Aatrox's next basic attack deals bonus magic damage and heals him, based on the target's max health.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14s | 20s | 9s | – |
| 6 | 10s | 20s | 9s | 2m |
| 9 | 6s | 18s | 9s | 2m |
| 11 | 6s | 16s | 9s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 6s | 12s | 7s | 1m20 |
| 18 | 6s | 12s | 5s | 1m20 |
Playing against Aatrox
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Buy Grievous Wounds early: Aatrox relies heavily on his sustain to win trades.
Dodge his Q1 and Q2 sideways, then dodge forward on Q3 to get out of the sweet spot zone.
Punish him when his Q is on cooldown (14-10s) — it's his only significant damage source.
His W can be dodged by walking out of the zone before it closes — save a dash or Flash for it.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026