Aurora, the latest champion to join the League of Legends roster, is off to a rocky start. Just days after her release, she finds herself among the worst-performing midlaners in Patch 14.14, with a win rate below 50%.
Early Struggles in the Rift
Introduced on July 17th, Patch 14.14 brought one of the year’s most significant updates to the game. The Animalia Squad event featured new skins, a PvE game mode, and the highly anticipated Aurora.
As a new Vastaya champion, Aurora’s gameplay reveal generated significant excitement, with many expecting her to be overpowered. Riot Games even preemptively nerfed her before her official release. Despite this, the Witch Between Worlds has struggled to make a strong impression.
Statistical Performance
According to u.gg, Aurora ranks 56th out of 59 analyzed midlane champions. Her win rate hovers around a disappointing 47% across all ranks.
Common Builds and Runes
Most players are opting for a core build featuring Rod of Ages, Sorcerer’s Shoes, and Liandry’s Anguish. These items are followed by Cosmic Drive for its movement speed boost, Rabadon’s Deathcap for increased ability power, and Zhonya’s Hourglass for survivability. Below are the most popular rune pages for Aurora:
- Primary Runes: Electrocute, Taste of Blood, Eyeball Collection, Ravenous Hunter
- Secondary Runes: Manaflow Band, Transcendence
Conclusion
Despite being live on the official server for several days, players are still adjusting to Aurora’s playstyle. It remains to be seen if her early nerf was premature or if she might need a buff in future patches.
As the community continues to adapt, Aurora’s performance in the midlane may improve, but for now, she remains one of the least successful champions in Patch 14.14.
Stay tuned for updates and further analysis as we monitor Aurora’s journey in the ever-evolving world of League of Legends.
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