Aatrox Top has a slight edge over Gragas (50.9% win rate) based on 918 games. The matchup slightly favors Aatrox.
View detailed statistics below: items, runes, and counter builds for Aatrox Top vs Gragas Top in patch 15.24 (25.24), including win rates and pick rates. With proper study, this can improve your chances of victory up to 63.8% in this matchup.
Aatrox dominates the meta (4th most popular, 7.1% pick rate) and regularly clashes with Gragas (2.3% pick rate). Understanding this common matchup forms the foundation of consistent gameplay for one of top lane's current powerhouses. Meta strength confirmed: Aatrox's superior tier rating (B+ vs C) translates into a solid 50.9% matchup win rate. This performance explains why Aatrox ranks 44th in win rate among Top champions. Optimize for consistency: Grasp of the Undying paired with Demolish (77.3% win rate, 1.9% popularity) provides the stats you need, while the item sequence Hubris > Sundered Sky > Voltaic Cyclosword with Plated Steelcaps delivers 63.8% win rate against Gragas.
Win through macro: Aatrox takes the matchup (50.94%) despite falling behind in CS (5.72 vs 6.51/min). Your victories come through roaming, team fighting, and map pressure rather than 1v1 lane dominance. Complete superiority: Aatrox dominates both win rate (50.9%) and damage output (890 vs 662/min, 2nd among Top). The 228 damage/min difference creates massive snowball potential. Intriguing anomaly: Aatrox wins the matchup (50.9%) despite a lower KDA (1.90 vs 2.20). This suggests you win through macro influence and clutch plays in key moments rather than consistent individual performance.
| Versus | |
|---|---|---|
| B+ | Tier | C |
| 50.9% | Matchup Winrate | 49.1% |
| 49.46% | Role Winrate | 49.05% |
| #44 | Winrate Rank | #48 |
| 7.1% | Pickrate | 2.3% |
| 1.9 | Average KDA | 2.2 |
| 412 | Gold per Minute | 374 |
| 5.72 | CS/Min | 6.51 |
| 0.28 | Wards per Minute | 0.32 |
| 890 | Damage per Minute | 662 |
While statistically Aatrox is slightly stronger than Gragas in the top lane, neither champion has an overwhelming advantage in this matchup. The winner is determined by player skill and understanding the intricacies of the confrontation. Studying this guide will improve your chances of success.
Except for rare builds, Aatrox deals physical damage. Focus on eliminating enemy carries. Meanwhile, Gragas deals primarily magic damage (89.55%), additional magic resistance may be required.
Consider the farming superiority demonstrated by Gragas, ranking 32nd (versus 56th for Aatrox) in farming efficiency among champions in this role. This means the opponent can build gold advantages more quickly. Meanwhile, their higher KDA (2.2 versus 1.9) suggests they participate more effectively in team fights.
Despite the statistical advantage in the matchup, overconfidence can be the main mistake. It is important for the Aatrox player to maintain constant pressure on Gragas, not allowing the opponent to safely scale up, and actively use the advantage gained to help their team.
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Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Grants 9 Attack Damage or 9 Ability Power
Increases health from 10 to 180 HP across levels 1-18
