Aurelion Sol vs Vel'Koz

Aurelion Sol
You
VS
Vel'Koz

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Who Wins

  • You win pre-6 trades through passive star damage when Vel'Koz steps up to harass, as his abilities are all skillshots you can sidestep while maintaining DPS.
  • Post-6 you lose all-ins since his R deals massive true damage and he can land full combos more reliably, while your R knockback doesn't create enough distance to escape his burst.
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How to Trade

  • Trade by positioning aggressively when he uses Q or E on minions, walking into passive range while weaving between his abilities, then backing off before he can land a full combo.
  • Use W to reposition quickly and avoid his W ground zones while maintaining star pressure.

Wave Control

  • Hard shove every wave with E to stack and deny his poke opportunities, then look for roams with W since he can't match your map mobility.
  • Focus on building E stacks from executing minions rather than extended trades, as wave priority gives you roaming windows.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't try to fight him in narrow jungle paths where you can't utilize W mobility and he can easily land skillshots.
  • Avoid staying in lane post-6 when low on health, as his R true damage combined with passive proc can execute you even through defensive positioning.
Created on 06/10/2026
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