League of Legends: Comprehensive Aatrox Champion Guide & History
Aatrox's evolution in League of Legends spans multiple iterations, with significant changes to his abilities and playstyle over time.
Previous Champion Spotlight Hosted by David 'Phreak' Turley, the spotlight highlighted Aatrox's dominance in top lane through aggressive exchanges and life steal mechanics. His playstyle centered around mobile combat and survivability, making him excellent at pushing lanes and diving backline targets.
Original Abilities
Blood Well (Passive)
- Filled through abilities
- Granted Hellbent buff when full, providing bonus AD and attack speed
- Enabled revival upon fatal damage, recovering 30% max health
Dark Flight
- Dash ability with knock-up
- Filled 20% of Blood Well
- Could traverse walls effectively
Blood Thirst / Blood Price
- Toggle ability affecting every third hit
- Blood Thirst: Provided healing
- Blood Price: Dealt bonus damage and filled Blood Well
Blades of Torment
- Fired converging energy waves
- Dealt physical damage and slowed targets
- Filled 20% of Blood Well
Massacre (Ultimate)
- Dealt magic damage to nearby champions
- Granted bonus attack speed and range
- Filled Blood Well for each champion hit
Demonic warrior with massive red sword
Winged warrior with glowing golden sword
Mecha Aatrox skin
Sea Hunter Aatrox from League
Armored warrior with curved dark sword
Notable voice lines reflected his warrior nature and philosophy about war and combat, including "This battle will be my masterpiece" and "Peace is the greatest lie of all."
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