Ashe & Maokai vs Aphelios & Lux
Bot Lane MatchupAshe vs Aphelios (with Maokai & Lux) BOT matchup tips: who wins, how to trade, wave control and common mistakes.
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 trades due to Aphelios's superior DPS and Lux's poke range advantage.
- Post-6 you gain kill pressure with R engage potential, but Aphelios still wins extended trades if he has the right weapon combination.
Synergy & Trading
- Use W to slow enemies for Maokai's E setup, then auto-attack while they're rooted to stack Q.
- Focus on short trades since you can't match Aphelios's sustained damage output.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Push early levels to deny Aphelios farm and force him to last-hit under tower where his weapon management becomes awkward.
- Avoid slow-pushing into their stronger mid-game as they can freeze and zone you effectively.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't use R defensively when Maokai can engage - save it for picks or follow-up on his W engage.
- Avoid extended trades without minion advantage since Aphelios will out-DPS you in longer fights.
Created on 01/22/2026
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