Talk:Aatrox/@comment-35229418-20150908141406/@comment-4542190-20151031193105

I've played Aatrox myself quite some times and let me tell you; if you don't level up E early, it goes to waste. Vs other melees it is the best way to chunk them down before going in trying to kill them. Vs ranged (like, if you happen vs the birth of evil) it is your only safe way to trade without coming out with a major disadvantage.

If you're worried about pushing the lane, try to do the following: use E to last hit while also trying to hit your enemy. Farming and harassing 2 in 1. Besides, Aatrox naturally pushes the lane; you gotta heal from minions (and generally charge up your W). E has quite a considerable cd until you put some levels on it so, it's not something you can spam. You can sustain the damage from it.