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Aatrox Patch History

Trending up — 2 of the last 3 changes were buffs.

Every tracked buff, nerf and adjustment for Aatrox, newest first — with the exact numbers from each patch. Latest change in Patch 26.12.

4Buffs
2Nerfs
0Adjustments

Change Timeline

  1. Patch 26.12

    BuffJun 9, 2026

    Aatrox's Q damage has been increased.

    Q - The Darkin Blade

    • Sweet Spot Bonus Damage: 70 ⇒ 75
    Patch 26.12 details
  2. Patch 26.2

    BuffJan 21, 2026

    Increased magic damage based on target's max health and bonus damage to monsters.

    Passive - Deathbringer Stance

    • Bonus Magic Damage based on Target Max Health: 4-8% (based on level) ⇒ 4-10% (based on level)

    Q - The Darkin Blade

    • Bonus Damage to Monsters: 15 ⇒ 25
    Patch 26.2 details
  3. Patch 25.24

    NerfDec 2, 2025

    Reduced minimum bonus damage to monsters.

    Q - The Darkin Blade

    • Minimum Bonus Monster Damage: 40 ⇒ 15
    Patch 25.24 details
  4. Patch 25.23

    BuffNov 18, 2025

    Increased monster damage cap and bonus damage.

    Passive - Deathbringer Stance

    • Monster Damage Cap: 100 ⇒ 100 - 320 (based on level)

    Q - The Darkin Blade

    • Bonus Monster Damage: 0 ⇒ 40 flat bonus damage (multiplied by other effects like sweetspots and multicasts)
    Patch 25.23 details
  5. Patch 25.12

    BuffJun 10, 2025

    Increased healing from passive and E ability.

    Passive - Deathbringer Stance

    • Healing Ratio vs Champions: 80% ⇒ 100%
    • Healing Ratio vs Minions: 20% ⇒ 25%

    E - Umbral Dash

    • Champion Damage Healing Ratio: 16% (+0.9% per 100 bonus HP) ⇒ 16% (+1.1% per 100 bonus HP)
    Patch 25.12 details
  6. Patch 25.11

    NerfMay 27, 2025

    Passive damage decreased, but Q Sweet Spot damage increased.

    Passive

    • Damage: 4-12% max HP (based on level) ⇒ 4-8% max HP (based on level)

    Q

    • Sweet Spot Damage: 160% ⇒ 170%

    W

    • Damage Type: Magic ⇒ Physical
    Patch 25.11 details