Warwick - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
3.1%

Warwickvs Aatrox

BFighterTank
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Warwick vs Aatrox is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Warwick wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Aatrox based on 52 games. Aatrox wins the early laning phase while Warwick scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup.

Warwick Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Warwick 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.

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Aatrox - 53.9% win rateAatrox(53.9%)
Warwick - 53.9% win rate in this matchup
Warwick
53.9% WR
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Aatrox vs Warwick matchup - 46.1% win rate
Aatrox
46.1% WR

Who Wins the Warwick vs Aatrox Matchup?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup
Winner
Warwick
Matches: 52
53.9%
Win Rate
46.1%
3.7
CS / min
3.9
729
DMG / min
797
11,325
Gold / game
11,442
629
Heal / min
582
1,240
DMG Mitigated / min
1,055
1.0
CC / min
0.7
48.1%
Early Game WR
51.9%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Warwick vs Aatrox Matchup Summary

The Warwick vs Aatrox matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 52 recent matches analyzed, Warwick wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Aatrox's 46.1%, giving Warwick a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aatrox controls the early laning stage, but Warwick outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aatrox needs to press advantages before Warwick reaches their power spikes, while Warwick should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Warwick leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Warwick players can confidently pick into Aatrox and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aatrox away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Warwick vs Aatrox Laning Phase Breakdown

Aatrox wins the laning phase against Warwick in League of Legends

Aatrox is favored during the laning phase against Warwick, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aatrox holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
3.7Warwick
3.9Aatrox
Warwick and Aatrox farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
729Warwick
797Aatrox
Aatrox deals 68 more champion damage per minute than Warwick. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Warwick choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aatrox's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,325Warwick
11,442Aatrox
Warwick and Aatrox generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 117 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Warwick
0.7Aatrox
Both Warwick and Aatrox provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
1,869Warwick
1,637Aatrox
Warwick vastly out-sustains Aatrox, healing and mitigating 231 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Warwick can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aatrox is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aatrox, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Warwick Build Against Aatrox

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Aatrox, providing the mobility and stats Warwick needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Warwick against Aatrox are Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King and Thornmail. This combination gives Warwick an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Aatrox. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aatrox
51.9%
+3.7% advantage
Warwick early game win rateWarwick48.1%
Aatrox early game win rateAatrox51.9%
Late Game
Warwick
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Warwick late game win rateWarwick60.0%
Aatrox late game win rateAatrox40.0%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Aatrox has a meaningful 51.9% win rate, outperforming Warwick by 3.7 percentage points. Aatrox players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Warwick is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Aatrox. Extended games heavily favor Warwick, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aatrox must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Warwick reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Warwick survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Warwick Runes Against Aatrox

Precision rune tree - Warwick primary runes vs AatroxPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Warwick rune vs AatroxTriumph - best Warwick rune vs AatroxLegend: Alacrity - best Warwick rune vs AatroxLast Stand - best Warwick rune vs Aatrox
Sorcery rune tree - Warwick secondary runes vs AatroxSorcery
Celerity - best Warwick rune vs AatroxWaterwalking - best Warwick rune vs Aatrox
60.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Warwick to press their advantage against Aatrox, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Warwick matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. The table below shows Warwick'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 Warwick build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Warwick 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
51.31%3451.162712,63150.0%52.5%
52.05%2931.163312,52755.2%49.7%
49.41%2551.163812,06548.7%50.0%
47.32%2251.166312,68152.5%43.2%
47.27%2231.466512,15748.1%46.5%
42.27%1940.958411,82244.3%40.6%
52.88%1922.182912,29157.6%48.5%
47.31%1871.759912,61537.5%53.5%
48.52%1691.061412,52647.3%49.5%
55.21%1631.158712,79262.1%50.5%
52.35%1511.167612,40751.5%53.1%
49.32%1482.073612,38161.3%37.0%
58.50%1471.172112,70865.2%53.1%
46.90%1471.170112,83142.2%50.6%
49.62%1341.165512,33251.7%48.0%
57.02%1222.159712,12553.1%59.7%
51.24%1211.159212,69850.0%51.9%
53.78%1201.166512,37949.1%58.1%
50.44%1141.165912,49548.1%52.5%
45.36%994.175011,93445.2%45.5%
46.88%961.065312,78252.6%43.1%
50.00%921.166913,24842.4%54.2%
47.83%921.063512,59255.6%42.9%
43.82%890.959711,96742.2%45.5%
47.73%881.164212,86943.2%51.0%
54.02%873.074911,79651.2%56.5%
51.76%861.770612,87536.4%61.5%
45.00%801.365813,46456.7%38.0%
55.84%773.069913,27157.6%54.5%
48.68%762.062711,43144.4%54.8%
46.67%751.565712,94145.2%47.7%
66.67%751.162412,83569.0%65.2%
52.00%751.069312,53448.6%55.0%
52.24%675.580512,07853.1%51.4%
61.19%671.466911,72459.5%64.0%
56.06%661.163412,49744.8%64.9%
61.54%653.074013,24265.4%59.0%
42.86%656.180412,81454.2%35.9%
48.44%643.673311,99943.8%53.1%
41.94%621.368811,92545.5%37.9%
45.90%621.064712,03450.0%42.9%
50.00%581.059012,71253.6%46.7%
50.88%571.366912,42948.3%53.6%
45.61%570.953810,83235.9%66.7%
42.86%562.970413,16252.2%36.4%
47.27%555.887013,11752.2%43.8%
46.30%541.069211,67739.3%53.9%
52.83%533.785011,99158.3%48.3%
53.85%523.772911,32548.1%60.0%
50.00%521.063211,52150.0%50.0%
53.33%463.472012,21347.6%58.3%
48.84%435.979613,02450.0%48.0%
39.53%431.473312,60238.9%40.0%
43.59%395.888511,01656.3%34.8%
48.72%391.758311,76645.0%52.6%
44.74%381.155612,77243.8%45.5%
52.78%362.366911,65153.3%52.4%
38.89%361.060213,18941.7%37.5%
69.44%365.390013,15873.3%66.7%
35.48%314.587912,80633.3%36.8%
40.00%315.876912,17225.0%57.1%
63.33%305.676612,22536.4%79.0%
46.67%301.360113,31540.0%50.0%
27.59%292.268113,11930.0%26.3%
39.29%296.075511,85358.3%25.0%
44.44%296.176311,97220.0%58.8%
44.44%271.656711,66361.5%28.6%
59.26%276.884512,70955.6%61.1%
50.00%266.786912,33452.6%42.9%
40.00%253.471111,56140.0%40.0%
58.33%242.074413,10750.0%64.3%
45.83%242.353911,85361.5%27.3%
52.17%232.871314,46457.1%50.0%
50.00%225.375910,65033.3%61.5%
50.00%221.262912,50030.0%66.7%
54.55%225.683611,79963.6%45.5%
54.55%221.568213,09863.6%45.5%
57.14%215.21,05313,36177.8%41.7%
47.37%191.660712,92533.3%53.9%
72.22%181.260013,38050.0%78.6%
41.18%171.466013,93150.0%38.5%
33.33%155.361011,29320.0%40.0%
50.00%145.786812,44733.3%62.5%
35.71%143.272213,01650.0%30.0%
46.15%135.673211,16166.7%28.6%
30.77%132.058412,8530.0%40.0%
69.23%130.951611,84287.5%40.0%
61.54%133.751512,16883.3%42.9%
41.67%134.481911,64550.0%33.3%
66.67%126.376913,68380.0%57.1%
54.55%115.766713,28266.7%50.0%
45.45%114.056810,61128.6%75.0%
63.64%116.375810,94480.0%50.0%
50.00%85.368512,16320.0%100.0%
66.67%62.199216,2180.0%80.0%
60.00%52.558010,318100.0%33.3%
80.00%56.190014,13650.0%100.0%
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Warwick vs Aatrox - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Warwick do against Aatrox in League of Legends?

Warwick wins the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Aatrox's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 52 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Warwick do against Aatrox in the early game?

In the early game, Aatrox has the advantage against Warwick with a 51.9% win rate versus 48.1%. Aatrox players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Warwick do against Aatrox in the late game?

In the late game, Warwick takes over the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Warwick scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup?

Warwick wins the matchup against Aatrox with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Warwick is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 52 games analyzed.

What is the best Warwick build against Aatrox?

The best Warwick build against Aatrox includes Stridebreaker, Blade of The Ruined King, Thornmail with Plated Steelcaps. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Warwick runes against Aatrox?

The best Warwick runes against Aatrox use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Warwick vs Aatrox matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Warwick counter Aatrox?

Yes, Warwick has a favorable matchup against Aatrox with a 53.9% win rate. Warwick strongly counters Aatrox in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Warwick against Aatrox?

When playing Warwick against Aatrox, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Aatrox. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.