Aatrox vs Zaahen
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You win levels 1-3 through superior range and poke with Q combos, forcing favorable trades before he can build Determination stacks.
- At level 6, the matchup becomes more dangerous as his R burst combined with stacked passive can outdamage your sustain in all-ins.
How to Trade
- Use Q1-Q2 poke to whittle him down while staying at max range, then look for Q3 knockup combos when he tries to engage.
- Keep trades short and avoid extended fights once he has Determination stacks, as your sustain won't match his scaling damage.
Wave Control
- Control the wave by using Q to poke and thin minions simultaneously, maintaining a freeze or slow push to deny his all-in opportunities.
- Avoid hard shoving unless you can recall safely, as he becomes very dangerous with level and item advantages.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't let him build free Determination stacks through extended trades, especially once he hits level 6.
- Avoid fighting near his minions where his W pull can extend trades, and respect his revive passive in late-game teamfights where he can re-engage.
Created on 11/21/2025
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