Garen vs Aatrox
Top Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose levels 1-3 if Aatrox hits his sweetspots, but you can win short trades with Q+E if he misses abilities.
- At level 6, you have kill pressure with ignite if you can get on top of him, especially if he's below 60% health.
How to Trade
- You want to wait for Aatrox to use abilities on minions, then immediately Q+E+W for a quick trade and disengage.
- Focus on short bursts rather than extended fights, using your passive to sustain between trades.
Wave Control
- You should let Aatrox push into you early game, then look for all-ins when the wave is in a favorable position.
- Use bushes to avoid poke and force Aatrox to face-check or miss CS.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't chase Aatrox through his Q combo as you'll take massive damage from sweetspots.
- Never engage without your Q movement speed when he has his E available, as he'll easily kite you backwards.
Created on 11/17/2025
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