Aatrox Returns to Dominance in the Top Lane, Patch 13.14 Boosts His Power
Patch 13.14 brought significant changes to the champions in League of Legends, and one of the notable beneficiaries is Aatrox, who has returned to his former glory as one of the best top laners in the game.
A recent report by U.GG reveals that Aatrox is currently the most popular top laner among Platinum+ players, with a 15.5 percent pick rate. Furthermore, he boasts an impressive win rate of 52.50 percent, making him the second-highest in that rank, just behind Cassiopeia.
This resurgence of Aatrox is also evident in the Emerald+ and Diamond+ ranks, indicating that he may have made a successful comeback after a lackluster performance in the first half of the year.
Improved Q Damage Elevates Aatrox’s Performance
The return of Aatrox to the meta may come as a surprise to some, considering his previous struggles. However, in Patch 13.14, Riot Games focused on enhancing his Q ability’s damage, specifically increasing the damage of the first cast and raising the minion damage modifier for the entire ability. These adjustments have given Aatrox an advantage in skirmishes during the early game and improved his split-pushing capabilities.
Potential Nerfs in Patch 13.15
Despite his current dominance, Aatrox mains should brace themselves for potential nerfs in the upcoming Patch 13.15. These changes may alter his position in the meta and impact his performance in the competitive scene.
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