Aatrox vs Vayne TOP Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aatrox vs Vayne

Updated Jun 4, 2026

Overview

Aatrox must pressure Vayne early and deny her safe scaling by controlling wave position and threatening (Q) sweet spots.
This is a snowball vs scale matchup where Aatrox aims to force extended trades and all-ins before Vayne hits major power spikes.

Trading pattern

Fish for (Q1) to land sweet spots, use (E) to adjust spacing, and extend trades only when (W) can trap Vayne or (R) is active.
Punish Vayne when she commits near walls or after she uses (E) to reposition.
Avoid throwing all (Q) casts early if Vayne can disengage cleanly, as missed cooldowns reduce your threat significantly.

Danger windows

Be cautious when Vayne has (E) ready near walls, as she can stun and punish your engage.
Avoid extended trades without (E) available, as you lose repositioning and escape options.
Respect (R) stealth window combined with (Q) repositioning, which can outplay committed all-ins.

Early game

Use controlled wave near your side to force Vayne into last-hitting under threat of (Q) knockups.
Avoid short trades after missing (Q1) or (W) to prevent giving Vayne space to reposition.
Prepare to use (E) to reposition for (Q) sweet spots and sustain through poke before level 6.

Power spikes

Level 6 (R) unlocks healing amplification and resets; use it to force decisive all-ins or chase down Vayne.
First fighter item spike increases damage and durability; pressure wave and extend trades while tracking Vayne's disengage tools.
Respect Vayne's level 6 (R) stealth repositioning and (E) wall stun; avoid overcommitting when these are available.

Win conditions

Control spacing with repeated (Q) sweet spots and sustain through extended fights to deny Vayne safe scaling.
Use (R) windows to convert trades into kills or force Vayne to recall early.
Apply side-lane pressure post-level 6 and first item to snowball lead and force Vayne into unfavorable duels.