Matchup
Build vs Aurelion Sol
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
100%Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Inspiration
First Strike
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Cosmic Insight
Domination
Treasure Hunter
Sudden Impact
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Zed
Aurelion SolAurelion Sol's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Aurelion Sol's damaging Abilities break down enemies into stacks of Stardust, which permanently improves each of his abilities.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3s | 22s | 12s | – |
| 6 | 3s | 22s | 12s | 2m |
| 9 | 3s | 20.5s | 12s | 2m |
| 11 | 3s | 19s | 12s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 3s | 16s | 12s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 3s | 16s | 12s | 1m40 |
Playing against Aurelion Sol
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Punish him aggressively in the early game: Aurelion Sol is very weak before his stacks and items.
Assassins like Zed or Fizz destroy him in lane — he has no reliable defensive mobility.
Don't let the game go long: an Aurelion Sol who farms freely becomes a monster in the late game. Force fights early.
Side-step his Q (breath): if you dodge it, he doesn't stack and his DPS is considerably reduced.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026