Aatrox,the Darkin Blade

Stats: health: Health650+114, resource: ResourceN/A, health regen: Health regen. (per 5s)3+1, resource regen: Resource regen.N/A, armor: Armor38+4.45, attack damage: Attack damage60+5, attack speed: Base AS0.651, gameplay radius: Gameplay radius65, selection radius: Selection radius135, release: 2013-06-13, changed: V13.20, role: Juggernaut, position: Top, rangetype: Melee, adaptivetype: Physical, cost: 4800|880

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AatroxMainWingedTitlesNickname(s)BrotherBrotherThe Blade of IcathiaAlias(es)The Darkin BladeDeathbringerWorld EnderGod KillerCharacteristicsSpeciesDarkinGod-WarriorHumanPronoun(s)He/HimTimelineBorn:5000 BN - 3400 BNWeapon(s)The Darkin BladeHemomancyWorld Ender FormPersonal statusStatusAlivePlace of originShurima(Ancient Times)Current residenceUnknown(No Fixed Abode)Professional statusOccupation(s)Darkin WarmongerShuriman GuardianRegion(s)RuneterraShurimaFaction(s)DarkinRelated character(s)NaafiriRhaastVarusAzirZoePantheonTryndamereKayleKaynRyzeXolaaniMihira

Aatrox

• Main
• Winged
Titles

Nickname(s)

• Brother
• Brother
• The Blade of Icathia
Alias(es)

• The Darkin Blade
• Deathbringer
• World Ender
• God Killer
Characteristics

Species

• Darkin
• God-Warrior
• Human
Pronoun(s)

Timeline

• Born:5000 BN - 3400 BN
Weapon(s)

• The Darkin Blade
• Hemomancy
• World Ender Form
Personal status

Status

Place of origin

Current residence

Professional status

Occupation(s)

• Darkin Warmonger
• Shuriman Guardian
Region(s)

• Runeterra
• Shurima
Faction(s)

Related character(s)

Once honored defenders ofShurimaagainst the Void,Aatroxand his brethren would eventually become an even greater threat toRuneterra, and were defeated only by cunning mortal sorcery. But after centuries of imprisonment,Aatroxwas the first to find freedom once more, corrupting and transforming those foolish enough to try and wield the magical weapon that contained his essence. Now with stolen flesh, he walks Runeterra in a brutal approximation of his previous form, seeking an apocalyptic and long overdue vengeance.



Contents

• 1Background1.1Early Life1.1.1Ascension1.1.2Icathian Uprising1.1.3The Great Darkin War1.2Modern History1.2.1Host Bodies1.2.2Killing the Aspect of War1.2.3Reaving in the North1.3Recent Events1.3.1Xolaani Returns
• 2Appearance
• 3Personality
• 4Abilities
• 5Relations5.1Darkin5.1.1Rhaast5.1.2Varus5.1.3Naafiri5.1.4Xolaani5.2Aspects5.2.1Pantheon5.2.2Zoe5.2.3MihiraandKayle5.3Ryze5.4Tryndamere
• 6Read More6.1Biography6.2Starring Champion6.3Mentioned Champion6.4Alternate Universes
• 7Trivia
• 8Change log
• 9References
• 10See also
• 1.1Early Life1.1.1Ascension1.1.2Icathian Uprising1.1.3The Great Darkin War
• 1.2Modern History1.2.1Host Bodies1.2.2Killing the Aspect of War1.2.3Reaving in the North
• 1.3Recent Events1.3.1Xolaani Returns
• 1.1.1Ascension
• 1.1.2Icathian Uprising
• 1.1.3The Great Darkin War
• 1.2.1Host Bodies
• 1.2.2Killing the Aspect of War
• 1.2.3Reaving in the North
• 1.3.1Xolaani Returns
• 5.1Darkin5.1.1Rhaast5.1.2Varus5.1.3Naafiri5.1.4Xolaani
• 5.2Aspects5.2.1Pantheon5.2.2Zoe5.2.3MihiraandKayle
• 5.3Ryze
• 5.4Tryndamere
• 5.1.1Rhaast
• 5.1.2Varus
• 5.1.3Naafiri
• 5.1.4Xolaani
• 5.2.1Pantheon
• 5.2.2Zoe
• 5.2.3MihiraandKayle
• 6.1Biography
• 6.2Starring Champion
• 6.3Mentioned Champion
• 6.4Alternate Universes
Background[]

Early Life[]

As a mortal, Aatrox was born and raised inShurimaat the height of its power. He eventually became a champion of the empire, being honored for his service as a strong warrior. During this time, he had served it for all his life. He was a noble warrior and would not hesitate to fight alongside his fellow soldiers in battle.

Ascension[]

Aatrox was one of the first to be granted the gift ofAscensionin the ancient times of Shurima, a rite that was reserved for those near the end of their life.[1]Once he was Ascended, Aatrox was granted a heightened role within the military as a member of the Ascended Host. As one of the most powerful of the Ascended, Aatrox fought and even killedSpirit Godsand other powerful beings.[2]

Icathian Uprising[]

WhenIcathiarebelled against the emperor, the Ascended hero Setaka requested that Aatrox aid her in fighting them back alongside the rest of the Ascended Host. Answering the call with no hesitation, he helped drive back theVoidwhen the Icathians tried weaponizing it, an event that deeply scarred his mind and lead to the loss of his wings.

The Great Darkin War[]

Aatrox standing among his fellow Darkin,VarusandRhaast

After theShuriman Empire felldue to the sudden death of emperorAzir, the Ascended renamed themselvesSunbornand clashed with each other due to the lack of leadership and purpose. Their battle brought so much devastation that the mortals eventually began to call these SunbornDarkin, an old Shuriman word which most closely translated to 'The Fallen.'

During the war, Aatrox was an honored general who commanded several other Darkin to his side in an attempt to unify them again. It's implied that Aatrox was one of five notably powerful Darkin that fought side by side during the war and sought to bring ruin to the entire world once reunited. These Darkin include Aatrox himself,Rhaast,Varus,Naafiriand an unknown fifth Darkin.[3]

Ryzewitnessing a vision of the Darkin War, seeing the moment where Aatrox andXolaanibegan their violent conflict.

Aatrox had a particular rivalry withXolaani, who utilized her talents in blood magic to puppeteer the bodies of the other Darkin to her will in an attempt to end the war.[4]Horiffied by this, Aatrox named Xolaani a coward for her methods and honed a deep, violent hatred for her.[5]

Fearing for the fate of Runeterra, theCelestial beingsofTargonintervened as the5Aspect of War, also known asPantheon, rallied mortals to fight back against the Darkin while Myisha theAspect of Twilighttaught mortals how to imprison the Darkin within their own weapons. Aatrox fought against Pantheon with an army of his own, ultimately losing and becoming deceived as he became one of the first Darkin to become imprisoned. Trapped within his sword in a torturous existence, Aatrox continued to hopelessly reach out of his prison in agony.

Modern History[]

Host Bodies[]

Eventually, an unknown mortal man fled a battle and, out of desperation to defend himself, tried to wield Aatrox's sword. Using hemomancy, Aatrox quickly took over this human's body and reformed it as close to his original Ascended form as possible. Fearing that this body was too weak to withstand his Darkin essence, Aatrox looked toward a city caught in the middle of a chaotic battle and planned to slaughter as many mortals as possible and repurpose their corpses to strengthen his new form.[6]

Aatrox possessed many men and women over the years, learning how to take over a body instantly and feast on his enemies' flesh. Aatrox travelled the world in search of a way to return to his Ascended form but realized that there was no escape from his prison and despaired. With that, Aatrox grew desperate and decided that since he cannot truly free himself from the blade, he would instead end all of existence including himself in a terrible cataclysm. Marching with a new purpose, Aatrox brought war and death wherever he went, hoping to create a battle apocalyptic enough to bring oblivion to everything.

Killing the Aspect of War[]

On his quest to achieve oblivion and enact vengeance against the Aspects that trapped him, Aatrox travelled toMount Targonand terrorized armies of barbarians on his way there, driving them into Targonian lands. Seeking to reach the mountain's summit, Aatrox faced off against Pantheon and confronted him in a battle in the skies. Aatrox achieved what was thought impossible and stabbed his sword through Pantheon's chest, wounding him so deeply that he carved the constellation of War out of the cosmos, essentially killing the Aspect. Only the Aspect's hostAtreusremained, spitting in Aatrox's face as he sneered and left him to die to his wounds.

Eventually, a fully recovered Atreus returned and stood between Aatrox and an army of barbarians, wielding the now fallen Aspect's dulled spear and shield. Aatrox mocked Atreus for being foolish enough to face him without the powers of Pantheon and fought him, casting Atreus down to his knees. Before striking the killing blow, Atreus managed to awaken the residual celestial power within himself and reignited the powers of Pantheon, leaping into the air and severing Aatrox's sword arm and defeating him.[7]

Reaving in the North[]

Aatrox eventually gained a new host and began a rampage in the northern parts ofValoran, such as theFreljord.[8]One night, Aatrox flew across a snowstorm and appeared beforeTryndamere'sclan, who mistook the Darkin for their horned god the8Iron Boar. As some of the tribespeople began to kneel and pray, Aatrox immediately began to slaughter them as Tryndamere looked on in horror before raising his blade and attempting to strike. Aatrox swatted the barbarian aside and nearly beat him to death, speaking archaic words and laughing maniacally as he succumbed to his wounds.[9]

Recent Events[]

Xolaani Returns[]

Aatrox in an apocalyptic battle againstXolaani, withKayleattempting to intervene.

After Xolaani achieved a3hostinIonia, Aatrox was able to sense her reawakening from continents away.[10]Aatrox's hatred for Xolaani burned so deeply that he planned to wage a final war against her to bring him oblivion, rallying the rest of the Darkin to join him in Icathia to battle Xolaani.[11]

In Icathia, he faced off against an empowered7Xolaaniand battled her alongside the other Darkin. However, some of them fell victim to her hemomancy and fought Aatrox against their will.[12]Mihira, the Aspect of Justice, sensed the cataclysmic battle between the two and descended down to Runeterra with her daughterKayleto intervene. Kayle and Aatrox fought one another while Xolaani somehow managed to use hemomancy to bend even Mihira to her will, seemingly fusing with the7Aspect.

Though the outcome is unclear, its most likely thatRyze, who accompanied Kayle on her mission to intervene, decided to utilize aWorld Runeto completely neutralize the catastrophe.[13]

Appearance[]

Aatrox's consciousness is imprisoned within his sword; a large red blade with sharp spikes and black organic platting that mimics steel. In the center of the blade close to the handle is Aatrox's beating heart, which constantly pulsates with his life force.

In his physical form, Aatrox is incredibly large, standing taller than most mortals and capable of increasing his size by repurposing the bodies of his fallen enemies. His skin is a deep red that gets brighter around his chest and he has organic armor covering various parts of his body including his right arm, back, legs, and head. The armor shell on his head forms a helmet with two horns and on his back are two large wings with fleshy membranes that he often grows to raise himself from the ground and intimidate people.

It is unknown what Aatrox looked like in his Ascended form, however it is known that he looked similar to his current form with giant golden wings and shimmering armor.

Personality[]

As anAscended, Aatrox was known as an incredibly noble warrior who was loyal to theShuriman Empireas he didn't hesitate to aid his fellow Ascended during theIcathian Uprising. After facing the horrors of theVoid, Aatrox's mind was horribly scarred and he was forever changed by what he faced during the war, seemingly losing his noble nature.

During theGreat Darkin War, Aatrox grew violent and mad from the lack of leadership and purpose. He began disregarded mortal life completely, either seeing them as beneath him or simply as soldiers for his armies. Though he was a ruthless and vicious warrior, he still held a sense of comradery with his fellow Darkin, being an honored general among them. Aatrox had an intense sense of hatred for his enemies, especially those he considers cowards or traitors.

After years trapped in a torturous existence within his sword, Aatrox now speaks vicious rage and constant vindication against life itself, loathing his existence and how far he has fallen from glory.[14]Aatrox has grown so desperate to end his suffering that he is more than wiling to commit all kinds of atrocities to achieve a proper end, uncaring of who he kills or destroys in the process. Aatrox has a passion for warfare and battle, constantly taunting enemies and going on tangents about the oblivion he wishes to achieve. Despite this, Aatrox can also speak poetically, especially when reminiscing on his current form and the pain of his existence.

Abilities[]

• Darkin Physiology:Aatrox is a Darkin, originally one of the manyAscendedGod-Warriors of Shurima in ancient times trapped within a weapon. As a Darkin, Aatrox has immense physical strength, gigantic size and access to some celestial magics.Immortality:Because his consciousness is trapped within his indestructibleDarkin Blade, Aatrox is immune to aging and dying as there is no known way to permanently kill him.World Ender Form:Once Aatrox consumes enough bodies, he can empower his physical form and grow even larger in size and stature to an almost gargantuan scale.Winged Flight:In his World Ender form, Aatrox grows giant wings made of a fleshy membrane. These wings are capable of flight but also grant Aatrox a more imposing appearance over his enemies.
• Hemomancy:Like most Darkin, Aatrox utilizeshemomancyto manipulate the flesh and blood of mortals for his own purposes. Hemomancy allows Aatrox to both possess and transform the body of any mortal that wields him, reshaping their flesh to create a physical form that resembles his formerly Ascended body. Once he possesses a body, Aatrox can consume the blood and flesh of his victims through his sword, empowering and healing his current host body.
• Great-Sword Proficiency:Aatrox is trained in the use of a great-sword in combat, having wielded a powerful blade countless times into battle which he almost exclusively wielded in combat.Darkin Blade:Aatrox continues to wield his great-sword, now being known as the Darkin Blade. This sword is capable of killing other Darkin,Spirit GodsandCelestials. Most notably, Aatrox managed to kill5Pantheonby striking him so hard that he was able to personally carve the constellation of War itself out of the cosmos.
• Leadership:Though Aatrox is infamous for his vicious and violent nature even among the other Darkin, he has shown capability to rally armies together even as an Ascended in the past. In doing so, Aatrox can drive entire armies into a mad bloodlust to sate his desire for a cataclysmic battle.
• Immortality:Because his consciousness is trapped within his indestructibleDarkin Blade, Aatrox is immune to aging and dying as there is no known way to permanently kill him.
• World Ender Form:Once Aatrox consumes enough bodies, he can empower his physical form and grow even larger in size and stature to an almost gargantuan scale.Winged Flight:In his World Ender form, Aatrox grows giant wings made of a fleshy membrane. These wings are capable of flight but also grant Aatrox a more imposing appearance over his enemies.
• Winged Flight:In his World Ender form, Aatrox grows giant wings made of a fleshy membrane. These wings are capable of flight but also grant Aatrox a more imposing appearance over his enemies.
• Darkin Blade:Aatrox continues to wield his great-sword, now being known as the Darkin Blade. This sword is capable of killing other Darkin,Spirit GodsandCelestials. Most notably, Aatrox managed to kill5Pantheonby striking him so hard that he was able to personally carve the constellation of War itself out of the cosmos.
Relations[]

Darkin[]

Aatrox regards most of his fellow Darkin as his brothers and sisters at arms, being honored among them when he acted as their general during thewar. Though he participated in the war and most likely has slain some Darkin in the past, he deeply respects those that remained loyal to him prior to being imprisoned, regarding some of them as old friends and sympathizing with their imprisonment, promising them freedom by joining him on his quest for oblivion. Most recently, Aatrox has rallied most of his Darkin allies to gather in Icathia for a final battle againstXolaani.[11]

The Darkin that Aatrox rallied includes his honored captainJoraal, one of his soldiers namedTaarosh, his old friendsPraa,Baalkux,Anaakca,Horazi,NaganekaandStyraatu.

Aside from them, Aatrox is implied to be one of five Darkin said to bring ruin to the whole world once they reunite, further implying that they all fought side by side during the war. Though not united, these Darkin are Aatrox himself,Rhaast,Varus,Naafiriand an unknown fifth Darkin.[3]

Rhaast[]

Rhaast is regarded as Aatrox's brother, being one of the five Darkin said to have fought alongside Aatrox during the war and destined to reunite and bring ruin to the world. Aatrox does not give Rhaast much respect, as he has yet to fully possesses his current hostShieda Kaynand even criticizes his weapon of choice.

Varus[]

Varus considers Aatrox his brother and is one of the five Darkin said to have fought alongside him during the war, destined to reunite and bring ruin to the world. Though the two share a desire the bring oblivion to the world, Aatrox considers Varus weak and unbecoming of a Darkin, claiming that he has become too human and succumbing to his mortal emotions, such as his need for revenge.

It's implied there was some 'memo' given to Varus by Aatrox which explained that Varus had to use two A's in his name, officially naming him "Vaarus." However, Varus thought the memo was absurd and refused to comply, angering and offending Aatrox.

Naafiri[]

Naafiri is one of the five Darkin said to have fought alongside Aatrox during the war, destined to reunite and bring ruin to the world. Because of her eager quest to reunite the rest of the Darkin together, she urges Aatrox to 'focus his rage' and join her in her reunion. Along with that, she actually considers Aatrox stubborn, likely referring to his headstrong mission to bring oblivion to the world.

Xolaani[]

Aatrox and Xolaani faced off against each other during theGreat Darkin War, as Aatrox disagreed with her methods in utilizing her hemomancy talents to manipulate and control all things, including her fellow Darkin.[4]He saw this as a horrifying and cowardly tactic, considering Xolaani a coward and honing a deep hatred for her. In his rage against Xolaani, Aatrox spent years destroying her statues and removing all influence she had.

Aatrox's hatred for Xolaani ran so deep that he was capable of sensing her reawakening from continents away, rallying the rest of the Darkin to gather in Icathia and face her in a cataclysmic final battle.[10]When fighting in Icathia, Xolaani managed to use her abilities on some of his Darkin allies, forcing them to fight him against their will. Though the conclusion of the battle isn't clear, it's most likely thatRyzeused aWorld Runeto neutralize the catastrophe and prevent total oblivion.

Aspects[]

Aatrox has a deep hatred towardsTargonand the Aspects, as they were the ones who ultimately betrayed and imprisoned the Darkin, with Aatrox being the first. At one point, Aatrox sought to enact revenge against the Aspects themselves and possibly achieve oblivion by reaching the summit ofMount Targon, but was ultimately stopped by the5Aspect of War.

Pantheon[]

When the Aspects first began to intervene in the Darkin War, the5Aspect of Warwas sent out to rally armies to fight back against them. Seeing this, Aatrox fought back with an army of his own, clashing in brutal warfare against the Aspect and his mortal armies. In the end, Aatrox was ultimately deceived by theAspect of Twilightand imprisoned within his sword. Due to this, Aatrox considers Pantheon's battle against him as treachery, calling him a fiend and a betrayer for what he did.

Many years later, Aatrox sought to reach the peak of Mount Targon and met Pantheon in battle, fighting him in the skies before driving his blade so deeply through him that he carved the constallation of War out of the cosmos, effectively killing the Aspect. When all that remained was the mortal hostAtreus, Aatrox sneered and left him to die to his wounds. Soon after, Atreus recovered and fought Aatrox a second time, managing to reignite the constellation of War with his own mortal will and gaining the residual powers of the Aspect. Pantheon severed Aatrox's sword arm and ultimately defeated the Darkin.

The two of them continue holding antagonism and animosity for one another long after their battle and wish to destroy one another once and for all one day, with Aatrox wishing to achieve true oblivion and Pantheon seeking to fight against all gods meddling with mortal affairs, including the Darkin.[7]

Zoe[]

The Aspect of Twilight is the one responsible for teaching the mortals how to imprison the Darkin within their weapons, starting with Aatrox being the first. The Aspect's host at the time, a girl named Myisha, was the one who orchestrated the process in the first place and was deeply hated by the rest of the Darkin for what she did.

Though Zoe herself was not responsible for imprisoning the Darkin, Aatrox still holds a disdain for the Aspect no matter who is the current host. Out of all the Aspects, Aatrox wants to kill and torture the Aspect of Twilight the most for what she did, claiming that killing her a thousand times still wouldn't be enough to express his anger towards her.

MihiraandKayle[]

During his battle againstXolaani, the Aspect of Justice and her daughter Kayle descended down to Icathia to intervene and end the cataclysmic fight. Aatrox fought off Kayle in battle and taunts her with her heritage, claiming she is not worthy of ascending to godhood.

Ryze[]

Ryze accompanied Kayle when she and her mother travelled to Icathia to intervene in Aatrox's final war against Xolaani. After meditating on the major events of Runeterra's history, Ryze ultimately decided to use aWorld Runeto neutralize the cataclysm, narrowly avoiding oblivion.

Tryndamere[]

Aatrox was responsible for decimating most of Tryndamere's tribe after they mistook him as8the Iron Boar. Though Tryndamere tried to attack Aatrox for slaughtering his clan, Aatrox swatted him away and beat him nearly to death, speaking archaic words and laughing as he slowly bled to death before miraculously waking up, fully revived by a mysterious power activated by his rage. Tryndamere is deeply scarred by visions of Aatrox laughing maniacally as he slaughtered his people, deeply hating him for what he did.

It's heavily implied that Aatrox intends to make Tryndamere his next host body, possibly even being the one who granted him his mysterious abilities after he nearly beat him to death.[9]

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Trivia[]

• Aatrox is between 4396 – 5996 years old, being one of the first Shurimans to become anAscended.
• While it was never stated what manner of creature Aatrox took the form of in the past, it was known to be winged and likely something of noble character.
• It's possibleIllaoi'sgod,Nagakabouros, could free or kill Aatrox's human soul and allow it to return to the cosmos. However, it's complicated since the celestial concept Aatrox merged with and gained his ascended power from has been trapped or deleted from existence, meaning the ideal he represented ceased to exist when he was trapped. Because of this, humans can't comprehend or remember what Aatrox was an avatar of previously.[15]
• Aatrox was one of the most powerful Ascended. Before his imprisonment, Aatrox had fought and killed spirit gods (avatars likeOrnn), other celestial empowered beings and possibly other Darkin. Later, he killed5The Aspect of Warhimself.[2]
• Aatrox has spent the most time imprisoned due to the fact that he was the first. Because of this, the magic used to imprison him was botched and likely damaged him in the process, causing his shattered mind and torturous existence. By the time the mages had imprisonedVarus, they'd perfected the process a little more.
• Demonblade Tryndameremay be representative of a "what if" scenario where Aatrox completely claims Tryndamere as his host.
Change log[]

"Some fight for honor, some fight for glory. It matters only that you fight."-Aatrox

"Some fight for honor, some fight for glory. It matters only that you fight."-Aatrox

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Passive ability — Name: Deathbringer Stance, Description: Innate: Periodically, Aatrox empowers his next basic attack to gain 50 bonus range and deal bonus magic damage equal to 4% − 12% (based on level) of the target's maximum health , capped at 100 against monsters . Aatrox heals for 80% of the post-mitigation bonus damage dealt, reduced to 25% against minions . Whenever Aatrox hits at least one enemy champion or large monster with a basic attack on-hit or an ability , the cooldown of Deathbringer Stance is reduced by 2 seconds, modified to 4 if he hits with the Sweetspot of The Darkin Blade ., STATIC COOLDOWN: STATICCOOLDOWN:24 − 12 (based on level), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputPassive', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'Not Blocked', 'parries': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'Aatroxwill assume stance when an enemy champion is in range ofInfernal Chains.PressingCTRL + 5switches stances controllably.', 'PressingCTRL + 5switches stances controllably.', "IfDeathbringer Stancebecomes available during a standard attack's windup, it will not be consumed or trigger thebonusdamage.", "Even if the ability hit isspell shieldedDeathbringer Stance'scooldown will still be reduced.", 'This ability goes on cooldown on death and refreshes upon respawn.', 'The empowered attack will not trigger againststructuresandwards.']}

Q ability — Name: The Darkin Blade, Description: Aatrox can activate The Darkin Blade three times before the ability goes on cooldown, with a 1-second static cooldown between casts. If Aatrox does not recast the ability within 4 seconds of the previous cast, it goes on cooldown. Active: Aatrox performs a strike with his greatsword for each of the three casts, dealing physical damage to enemies hit within an area. Enemies hit within a Sweetspot of the area take 60% bonus damage and also knocked up for 0. 25 seconds. Each subsequent cast increases The Darkin Blade's damage by 25%. First Cast: Aatrox's first strike affects a 625 × 180-unit rectangular area in the target direction, with him centered on the back line and the Sweetspot at the farthest edge. First Cast Damage: 10 / 25 / 40 / 55 / 70 (+ 60 / 67. 5 / 75 / 82. 5 / 90% AD) First Sweetspot Damage: 16 / 40 / 64 / 88 / 112 (+ 96 / 108 / 120 / 132 / 144% AD) Second Cast: Aatrox's second strike affects a trapezoidal area in the target direction, with the Sweetspot at the farthest edge. The hitbox begins 100-units behind Aatrox and extends 475-units in front of him, measuring between 300 and 500-units wide from behind to in front. Second Cast Damage: 12. 5 / 31. 25 / 50 / 68. 75 / 87. 5 (+ 75 / 84. 375 / 93. 75 / 103. 125 / 112. 5 % AD) Second Sweetspot Damage: 20 / 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 (+ 120 / 135 / 150 / 165 / 180% AD) Third Cast: Aatrox's third strike affects a 300-radius circular area centered on a target location that is 200 units in front of him, with a 180-radius Sweetspot within. Third Cast Damage: 15 / 37. 5 / 60 / 82. 5 / 105 (+ 90 / 101. 25 / 112. 5 / 123. 75 / 135% AD) Third Sweetspot Damage: 24 / 60 / 96 / 132 / 168 (+ 144 / 162 / 180 / 198 / 216% AD) The Darkin Blade deals 55 / 60 / 65 / 70% (based on level) damage against minions , and the knock up duration from hitting the Sweetspot is doubled to 0. 5 seconds against monsters . Maximum Non-Minion Damage: 60 / 150 / 240 / 330 / 420 (+ 360 / 405 / 450 / 495 / 540% AD), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Physical', 'spell_shield': 'Blocked', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Video', 'The highlighted areas denote the sweetspot - enemies are affected where the two areas overlap (Seeedge rangeandcenter range).The first and second casts function like any point-blank AOE (i.e. an effect centered on the caster). An enemy is considered to be hit by the ability based onedge range- i.e. if any part of yourgameplay radiusis within the hitbox, you are affected.', "The third cast, as well as theSweetspotfor the first and second cast, function likeground-targetedabilities. An enemy is considered to be hit by the ability based oncenter range- i.e. an enemy's center has to be within the hitbox to be affected.", "As implied by the previous point, theSweetspotfor the first and second cast is implemented as separateareas of effectto the main component of the ability. Enemies must be within both areas to trigger the bonus damage,knock upandDeathbringer Stance'scooldown reduction.The 'target gets hit' SFX plays whenever an enemy is within theSweetspot- meaning it is possible to trigger the sound effect without affecting an enemy.", "The 'target gets hit' SFX plays whenever an enemy is within theSweetspot- meaning it is possible to trigger the sound effect without affecting an enemy.", "Each cast counts as an ability activation for the purposes of on-cast effects such asSpellbladeand triggeringForce Pulse'spassive.", "The hitbox andAatrox'smodel are fixed to the initial target direction.Aatrox'sfacing-direction, for effects such asPetrifying Gaze, is the direction he is moving, and not the direction the model is facing.", "Aatrox'sfacing-direction, for effects such asPetrifying Gaze, is the direction he is moving, and not the direction the model is facing.", 'All damage modifiersstack multiplicatively.', "There's a small period of time in which Aatrox can't declare basic attacks after castingThe Darkin Blade.(bug)", 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'Death']}

W ability — Name: Infernal Chains, Description: Active: Aatrox sends a chain in the target direction that deals magic damage to the first enemy hit, doubled against minions , and slowing them for 1. 5 seconds. Magic Damage: 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 (+ 40% AD) Minion Damage: 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 (+ 80% AD) Slow: 25 / 27. 5 / 30 / 32. 5 / 35% If this hits an enemy champion or large monster , a tether is formed between the target and the ground beneath them for 1. 5 seconds, during which they are revealed . If the tether is not broken by the end of its duration, the target is dealt the same magic damage again and pulled to the center of the area. Total Damage: 60 / 80 / 100 / 120 / 140 (+ 80% AD), {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputDirection', 'damage_type': 'Magic', 'spell_shield': 'See Notes', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Tips & Tricks', 'Video', "The impact area is oriented relative toAatrox'sposition when the projectile hits, not where the projectile originated from.", "The location that the target is dragged to is not at the target's original location, but slightly closer towardsAatrox'sposition when the zone expires.", "There's a small delay in checking if the target is in or outside theInfernal Chainsarea. Because of this it is still possible to drag the target if they leave the zone at the last instant.", "Spell shieldwill block the chain's application and initial damage but not the aftereffects of one already applied.", 'This ability will cast from wherever the caster is at the end of the cast time.', 'To succesfully escape when moving in a straight line away fromAatroxrequires at least628 movement speed.']}

E ability — Name: Umbral Dash, Description: Passive: Aatrox heals for a portion of the non- persistent post-mitigation damage he deals against enemy champions, increased during World Ender . Healing: 18 / 19. 5 / 21 / 22. 5 / 24% World Ender Increased Healing: 20 / 24 / 28 / 32 / 36% Active: Aatrox dashes in the target direction. Umbral Dash resets Aatrox's basic attack timer and can be cast during his other abilities without cancelling them and vice versa., {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputLocation', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'Thedashdistance can be extended to up-to 500 units when targeting across terrain. It will only extend for the distance needed to cross the wall.This may upscale his dash speed so that the dash takes the same total time as the standard maximum-range dash.', 'This may upscale his dash speed so that the dash takes the same total time as the standard maximum-range dash.', 'IfUmbral Dashis cast in the same directionAatroxis moving, he will be unable to buffer commands that require him to move.(bug)', "Aatrox'smodel darkens for 1.5seconds upon castingUmbral Dash, which is a remnant from a buff he received before it got removed.", 'Healing changed to 20 / 23 / 26 / 29 / 32%.', 'World Enderhealing changed to 24 / 29 / 34 / 39 / 44%.', 'Recharge changed to 22 / 19 / 16 / 13 / 10 seconds.']}

R ability — Name: World Ender, Description: Active: Aatrox unleashes his true form for 10 seconds, fearing nearby enemy minions and monsters for 3 seconds, during which they are gradually slowed by up to 99% over the duration. He also gains ghosting and bonus movement speed that decays by 10% of the current bonus every 0. 25 seconds, lasting until World Ender has ended. Bonus Movement Speed: 60 / 80 / 100% Whenever Aatrox scores a champion takedown , he extends the duration by 5 seconds and becomes unleashed again. During World Ender , Aatrox gains bonus attack damage and 5% increased size , and receives increased self-healing from all sources. Bonus Attack Damage: 20 / 32. 5 / 45% AD Increased Healing: 25 / 35 / 45% Link ▶️ "Fight! Or be forgotten!", {'targeting_input': 'Targeting inputAuto', 'details': ['Hide', 'Details', 'Map-Specific Differences', 'Video', 'His resource bar indicates the remaining duration ofWorld Ender.', "World Enderpersists throughresurrectioneffects.World Ender'shealing amplification applies to the health gained by resurrecting.", "World Ender'shealing amplification applies to the health gained by resurrecting.", 'World Enderwill cast from whereverAatroxis at the end of the cast time.', "CastingWorld Enderwhile it is still active rendersAatrox'swings invisible and removes the timer on the resource bar.(bug)This is possible viaAxiom Arc'sorPractice Tool'scooldown reduction or by going on a very long killing spree.", "This is possible viaAxiom Arc'sorPractice Tool'scooldown reduction or by going on a very long killing spree.", 'Increased healing changed to 30 / 45 / 60%.']}

Trivia:
Out-of-universe,Aatroxis a word play on Latinatrox"fierce, savage, cruel" in turn fromater"dull black, dark", from rootPIE*h₂eh₁ter-"fire";[2]All of these reference theDarkinweapon's physical manifestation and demonic nature (punning ondark kin), varioushistorical fire-based weapons, thescorched earthstrategy, and his 'war as an artform' philosophy. Latinatroxgives rise to Anglo-Frenchatrocity.
Aatrox,Dr. Mundo,Mordekaiser,Vladimir, andZacare the only champions that use their ownhealthas a resource forabilities.
Enemies hit byMassacrewill leave a blood trail between themselves and Aatrox that he will rapidly absorb (this is a remaining visual effect from PBE testing, where Aatrox would gain attack speed based on how many enemies had been hit byMassacre, that was recycled inV5.6).
Aatrox can still use emotes duringBlood Well'srevive.
Sterak's Gageis speculated to have beenAatrox'smissing left arm glove. Its passive was also coincidentally similar to Aatrox's.
Prior to his rework, on the statement "This champion needs an update", players ranked Aatrox 5th in NA; 4th in BR; 3rd in KR and 14th in CN. He ranked 4th overall.[3]