Azir - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
43.5%
Pick Rate
1.1%

Azirvs Aatrox

FMageMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 28, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Azir vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Aatrox wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Azir based on 5 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Azir scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Azir vs Aatrox matchup.

Azir Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Azir performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Aatrox - 40.0% win rateAatrox(40.0%)
Azir - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Azir
40.0% WR
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Aatrox vs Azir matchup - 60.0% win rate
Aatrox
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Azir vs Aatrox Matchup?

Aatrox wins the Azir vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Aatrox
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.1
CS / min
5.6
762
DMG / min
929
9,715
Gold / game
10,996
110
Heal / min
665
669
DMG Mitigated / min
1,375
0.5
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Azir vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Azir vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aatrox wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, giving Aatrox a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Azir outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Azir reaches their power spikes, while Azir should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aatrox leads by 1,261 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aatrox has a strong advantage in this matchup. Azir players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aatrox overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Azir vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Aatrox wins the laning phase against Azir in League of Legends

Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Azir, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.1Azir
5.6Aatrox
Azir edges out Aatrox by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Azir.
Damage
762Azir
929Aatrox
Aatrox heavily out-damages Azir by 167 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Azir should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aatrox's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
9,715Azir
10,996Aatrox
Aatrox generates a commanding 1,282 more gold per game than Azir. This substantial economic advantage means Aatrox consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Azir should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Azir
0.8Aatrox
Both Azir and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
779Azir
2,039Aatrox
Aatrox vastly out-sustains Azir, healing and mitigating 1,261 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aatrox can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Azir is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Azir, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Azir Build Against Aatrox

Mercury's Treads is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Azir needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Azir against Aatrox are Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment and Malignance. This combination gives Azir an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Azir vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Azir early game win rateAzir0.0%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox100.0%
Late Game
Azir
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Azir late game win rateAzir50.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox50.0%

Aatrox dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Azir. This lopsided early game means Aatrox can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Azir at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Aatrox. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Aatrox has the edge early, but Azir gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Azir Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Azir primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Azir rune vs AatroxPresence of Mind - best Azir rune vs AatroxLegend: Alacrity - best Azir rune vs AatroxCut Down - best Azir rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Azir secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Azir rune vs AatroxManaflow Band - best Azir rune vs Aatrox
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Azir the best tools to compete against Aatrox in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Azir matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Azir's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Azir build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Azir matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
37.16%1507.485512,21837.0%37.3%
47.24%1277.391612,15844.1%50.0%
38.54%967.378912,07534.1%41.8%
43.96%917.289411,32136.4%55.6%
39.29%846.977211,24025.7%49.0%
43.28%677.281911,83748.3%39.5%
43.94%667.272711,51243.8%44.1%
56.92%656.981711,62963.6%53.5%
30.65%627.265711,14528.1%33.3%
57.63%597.286711,69054.5%61.5%
56.90%587.591212,90460.0%54.5%
36.36%557.077311,58430.4%40.6%
48.08%537.081411,52239.1%55.2%
46.15%537.292612,28454.2%39.3%
50.00%507.285812,40959.1%42.9%
34.69%497.589311,90632.1%38.1%
43.48%476.678711,83540.0%46.1%
48.89%457.471911,48438.1%58.3%
48.89%457.486311,72552.2%45.5%
58.14%447.584212,85842.9%65.5%
40.91%447.067310,13046.4%31.3%
48.84%437.295112,56852.6%45.8%
39.02%416.971911,66740.0%38.1%
36.84%387.383511,64131.6%42.1%
36.84%387.292812,32630.8%40.0%
30.56%377.179111,35721.1%41.2%
35.14%376.980012,03731.3%38.1%
48.57%357.581411,50052.9%44.4%
41.18%347.098210,54441.7%40.0%
39.39%337.281212,61423.1%50.0%
54.55%337.41,01711,83353.3%55.6%
42.42%337.396712,28838.5%45.0%
46.15%277.390712,73854.5%40.0%
52.00%257.278010,84250.0%54.5%
37.50%247.483011,40827.3%46.1%
43.48%237.089412,04833.3%50.0%
36.84%197.31,10411,77933.3%40.0%
31.58%196.671510,80625.0%36.4%
22.22%187.575810,45610.0%37.5%
37.50%167.091612,32542.9%33.3%
56.25%167.595913,97850.0%60.0%
50.00%166.890811,64775.0%25.0%
31.25%167.175711,56833.3%28.6%
26.67%156.665211,0720.0%44.4%
46.67%158.292611,56030.0%80.0%
42.86%147.584412,64350.0%37.5%
50.00%147.61,04113,00220.0%66.7%
46.15%136.267911,23120.0%62.5%
27.27%117.294012,03240.0%16.7%
40.00%106.893813,78133.3%42.9%
70.00%106.789310,94175.0%66.7%
40.00%106.899211,30633.3%50.0%
22.22%96.167510,53920.0%25.0%
44.44%96.973610,71240.0%50.0%
62.50%87.196312,59060.0%66.7%
62.50%87.092613,72733.3%80.0%
50.00%86.177910,97160.0%33.3%
25.00%88.091910,3040.0%66.7%
62.50%87.285213,89666.7%60.0%
87.50%87.91,02711,271100.0%50.0%
37.50%86.788111,91850.0%33.3%
85.71%76.574610,65875.0%100.0%
28.57%76.876010,5050.0%50.0%
71.43%77.71,19713,3240.0%100.0%
57.14%77.089211,70260.0%50.0%
42.86%76.78399,37850.0%33.3%
42.86%77.670511,25433.3%50.0%
33.33%67.377912,14333.3%33.3%
66.67%68.394013,14150.0%100.0%
50.00%66.56789,94833.3%66.7%
16.67%67.193513,3330.0%25.0%
16.67%66.182810,89933.3%0.0%
66.67%68.495614,22775.0%50.0%
50.00%68.11,26111,98250.0%50.0%
40.00%56.567511,34433.3%50.0%
60.00%56.87068,99950.0%66.7%
0.00%56.67859,9260.0%0.0%
40.00%57.58449,02850.0%0.0%
20.00%58.079811,89850.0%0.0%
40.00%57.31,07313,502100.0%25.0%
80.00%56.87729,77575.0%100.0%
40.00%56.17629,7150.0%50.0%
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Azir vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Azir do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Aatrox wins the Azir vs Aatrox matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Azir's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Azir do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Azir with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Azir do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Azir takes over the Azir vs Aatrox matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Azir scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Azir vs Aatrox matchup?

Aatrox wins the matchup against Azir with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aatrox is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Azir build against Aatrox?

The best Azir build against Aatrox includes Luden's Echo, Liandry's Torment, Malignance with Mercury's Treads. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Azir runes against Aatrox?

The best Azir runes against Aatrox use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Azir vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Azir counter Aatrox?

No, Azir struggles against Aatrox with only a 40.0% win rate. Aatrox has the advantage in this matchup. Azir players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aatrox's lead.

How do I play Azir against Aatrox?

When playing Azir against Aatrox, play cautiously and avoid Aatrox's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Aatrox in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.