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The Potential of Aatrox

avilus·6/23/2015, 5:54:42 PM·4 votes·1,092 views

Aatrox Aatrox is a very interesting champion with a lot of potential, but it simply isn't utilized correctly. Riot likely knows he is a balancing nightmare due to his Vladimir-esque oppressive sustain, but in his current form he is still weak.

Here are some changes that both tie into his lore and give him some a unique strategic niche. After all, his lore, kit, and development goal scream initiator. They're also not invisible number changes, which may appease the new champion development ethic.

For those who do not know, the gist of his lore is...

_Aatrox inspires people to fight, granting them a newfound fervor as he throws himself into battle to cleave down swathes of enemies. _

Massacre Massacre has always been a lackluster ult, both in damage and in utility. There are two ways to make it worth something, and both would tie into his lore.

The boldest way would be to recycle Sion's old ultimate to heal surrounding allies for 30/40/50% of his damage dealt. This addition to his kit would simply bring everything together, fitting his niche, securing his role, tying in with his lore, EVERYTHING! It is the complete answer to his lore-gameplay synergy, strategic diversity, and above all else, being unique. Overall, Aatrox should function as the blood-spilling teamfight inspiration he was meant to be. Fortunately enough, Sion's old unused ult is the answer to his prayers.

The less bold, but quicker way would be to add a 1.25 second AOE fear to the ult, allowing him to function as a stronger initiator.

Blades Of Torment Blades Of Torment base damage was nerfed a bit back in the day, from 75/210/165/210/255 to 75/110/145/180/215. Maybe revert it? The Massacre change is far more vital to Aatrox than this buff would be, but for the sake of time and the fact that Riot has other projects to attend to, this would up his game a little bit while the wait is endured. Unfortunately, it's a number buff.

Any comments and criticism would be appreciated.

7 Comments

Schlachsahne766/23/2015, 6:16:22 PM2 votes

Very nice idea, he already has a hard time against many top laners. This e revert would be very nice too and this ultimate would also give him more personality. Nice idea Aatrox :)

Blastires6/23/2015, 7:34:23 PM2 votes

I freaking like it!

Zedex6/23/2015, 8:09:32 PM2 votes

I agree that the theme of his character does not match his playstyle unless you're very ahead.

Then he can be the immortal warrior who runs in and cuts everyone down, giving his team a morale boost while they watch.

Kingsgrave6/23/2015, 8:54:34 PM2 votes

Q CD reduced to 16/14/12/10/8 seconds Q AD ratio increased to 120% from 60%

R gives Allies 40/50/60% of his Well AS bonuses instead of 40/50/60% AS

boom

Rebonack6/23/2015, 7:41:22 PM1 votes

Would the change to his Ult be totally removing the nuke when he activates it?

If so, I can agree to that.

And if this change were made, his Innate attack speed should probably be swapped out for some other type of offensive stat. Having two steroids that both provide the same stat result in both of them having to feel watered down to prevent things from getting silly (see, old Twitch).

vIbvdOwbko6/23/2015, 8:05:27 PM1 votes

I thought that his ult should give an aura that affects enemies and allies alike. Something that can change the tides of battle like his theme suggests.

Although if handled poorly, he could quickly spiral into broken status.