Aurora, the Witch Between Worlds, is the newest addition to League of Legends’ champion roster. As the 168th champion to join the game, Aurora brings a unique set of abilities that make her a formidable AP solo laner in both mid and top lanes. This guide will walk you through Aurora’s abilities and provide essential tips to help you master this magical new champion.
Aurora’s Abilities
Passive – Spirit Abjuration:
Aurora’s passive allows her to exorcise lingering spirits by hitting enemies with attacks or abilities three times. These spirits bind to her, granting increased movement speed. The effect can stack up to two times, amplifying the bonuses.
Q – Twofold Hex:
Aurora deals damage and marks enemies hit by this ability. Recasting Q captures spirits back to her, dealing damage to any enemies they touch on the return journey.
W – Across the Veil:
This ability allows Aurora to hop in a direction and briefly become invisible. The cooldown resets whenever Aurora secures a takedown. Across the Veil can be used to traverse small walls, adding to her mobility.
E – The Weirding:
Aurora throws a spell that damages and slows enemies hit. This ability also causes her to recoil backwards slightly. Like her W, The Weirding can be used to cross small walls.
R – Between Worlds:
Aurora’s ultimate sends out an orb that damages and slows enemies. It creates a realm that empowers Aurora and allows her to move from one side to the other. Enemies inside the realm who try to leave are slowed, take damage, and are pushed toward the center.
Tips for Playing Aurora
Abuse Your Range
As a ranged champion, Aurora has an advantage over many melee opponents. Harass enemies with basic attacks when they approach to last hit minions. Be cautious not to draw too much minion aggro, and back off after auto-attacking to avoid all-in engages.
Maximize AOE Damage
Aurora’s Q and E are AOE abilities. Aim these skills to simultaneously push the wave and poke the enemy champion, maximizing your mana efficiency and lane pressure.
Fight in Confined Spaces
Aurora’s AOE abilities and ultimate are most effective when enemies are grouped together. Try to engage in tight spaces like the jungle or around objectives where opponents are likely to cluster.
Use W Wisely
Across the Veil (W) is Aurora’s primary defensive tool. Due to its long cooldown, use it sparingly during the laning phase. When escaping, use W in areas with multiple exit points to juke pursuers with the brief invisibility.
Master Wall Hops
Both W and E can be used to cross small walls, but you need to be very close to the wall for it to work. Practice these wall hops to improve your mobility and escape potential.
Play Around Your Ultimate
Between Worlds is a powerful tool for team fights and skirmishes. Use it to assist your jungler in invades or to turn the tide of objective fights. Look for opportunities to roam and impact other lanes with your ultimate.
Combo Your Abilities
A typical damage combo for Aurora might look like this: R > Q > E > Q (recast). This allows you to lock down enemies with your ultimate, deal initial damage with Q, follow up with E’s slow, and then recall your Q for additional damage.
Position Carefully
Despite her defensive tools, Aurora is still a squishy mage. Position yourself on the backline in team fights, using your range to deal damage safely. Use your W and E mobility to reposition if threatened.
Manage Your Passive
Keep track of your Spirit Abjuration stacks. The movement speed bonus can be crucial for kiting or chasing down enemies. Try to enter fights with full stacks when possible.
Itemization
While specific builds may vary, items that provide ability power, cooldown reduction, and mana are generally effective on Aurora. Consider items like Luden’s Echo, Zhonya’s Hourglass, and Rabadon’s Deathcap to maximize her damage output and survivability.
Conclusion
Mastering Aurora takes practice, but with her unique kit and powerful ultimate, she can be a game-changing presence in the right hands. You can abuse your range, manage your cooldowns, and look for opportunities to impact the map with your ultimate. With these tips in mind, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a formidable Aurora player in League of Legends.
