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The general strategy is centered on tactical itemization and capitalizing on spacing errors. Because the lane outcome is heavily dependent on how both champions space, the winner is usually the one who dodges more abilities. You should plan to acquire Rylai’s Crystal Scepter (Rylai's) early, as this power spike is highly beneficial against Aatrox. Anti-healing is mandatory, achieved through Oblivion Orb to prevent a large portion of Aatrox’s healing, or alternatively, Bramble Vest if the enemy team features other auto-attacking champions who heal extensively.

For secondary itemization, if Aatrox builds high-health items like Sundered Sky into Spear of Shojin, Liandry's Anguish is recommended for its percent health burn; however, if he builds low-health damage items (like Eclipse variants), then Riftmaker or Blood Letters Curse may be preferred. Generally speaking, the later the game progresses, the greater your advantage in the 1v1. In team fights, Aatrox can be disruptive with his area-of-effect Qs, but Mordekaiser can simply use his ultimate to isolate him in the Death Realm for a guaranteed 1v1.