Best Aurora Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Aurora counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Aurora is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Katarina Mid, Malzahar Mid, Ahri Mid, Vex Mid, Yasuo Mid, Sylas Mid, Lissandra Mid, Viktor Mid, and Fizz Mid as the strongest counters for Aurora. Aurora is listed as favorable into Veigar Mid, LeBlanc Mid, Akali Mid, Xerath Mid, Syndra Mid, Yone Mid, Lux Mid, Zed Mid, Twisted Fate Mid, and Locke Mid. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 9 Low Elo Aurora Mid same-role counters

  1. Katarina Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Katarina Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 850 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Malzahar Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Malzahar Mid, 45.2% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,003 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Ahri Mid, 46.3% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,416 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Vex Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Vex Mid, 46.3% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 510 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yasuo Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 48.1% observed win rate, -1.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,222 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Sylas Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Sylas Mid, 49.5% observed win rate, -0.9 percentage points vs expected, 847 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Lissandra Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Lissandra Mid, 48.0% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 538 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Viktor Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Viktor Mid, 47.6% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 976 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Fizz Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Fizz Mid, 47.2% observed win rate, -0.1 percentage points vs expected, 798 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Aurora Mid is good against

  1. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Veigar Mid, 51.3% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 952 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 52.8% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 597 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Akali Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Akali Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 812 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Xerath Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Xerath Mid, 49.0% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 506 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Syndra Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Syndra Mid, 50.2% observed win rate, +1.1 percentage points vs expected, 912 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Yone Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yone Mid, 49.6% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,208 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Lux Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Lux Mid, 48.0% observed win rate, +0.5 percentage points vs expected, 719 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Zed Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Zed Mid, 50.8% observed win rate, +0.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,020 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Twisted Fate Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 49.8% observed win rate, +0.2 percentage points vs expected, 512 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Locke Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Locke Mid, 51.5% observed win rate, +0.1 percentage points vs expected, 755 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Aurora all-role counters

  1. Katarina Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Katarina Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 850 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Swain Support - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Swain Support, 46.7% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 572 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Talon Jungle - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Talon Jungle, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 535 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Briar Jungle - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Briar Jungle, 43.7% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 790 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Shyvana Jungle - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Shyvana Jungle, 43.6% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 810 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Malzahar Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Malzahar Mid, 45.2% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,003 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Samira ADC - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Samira ADC, 47.5% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 650 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Ahri Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Ahri Mid, 46.3% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,416 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Aatrox Top - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Aatrox Top, 47.6% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 691 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Yone Top - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yone Top, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,097 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Aurora is good against

  1. Dr. Mundo Top - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Dr. Mundo Top, 53.6% observed win rate, +5.2 percentage points vs expected, 521 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Kha'Zix Jungle - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 55.4% observed win rate, +4.0 percentage points vs expected, 531 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Smolder ADC - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Smolder ADC, 51.7% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 644 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Veigar Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Veigar Mid, 51.3% observed win rate, +3.5 percentage points vs expected, 952 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Morgana Support - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Morgana Support, 51.9% observed win rate, +3.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,054 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Xerath Support - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Xerath Support, 52.1% observed win rate, +3.3 percentage points vs expected, 505 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Lee Sin Jungle - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Lee Sin Jungle, 55.0% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,303 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 52.8% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 597 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Akali Mid - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Akali Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 812 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Braum Support - Low Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Braum Support, 50.0% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 500 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Aurora Mid same-role counters

  1. Twisted Fate Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 43.2% observed win rate, -5.3 percentage points vs expected, 539 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Ahri Mid, 46.4% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,195 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Locke Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Locke Mid, 47.4% observed win rate, -1.9 percentage points vs expected, 705 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Viktor Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Viktor Mid, 48.5% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 886 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yone Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yone Mid, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 771 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Syndra Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Syndra Mid, 48.5% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 907 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Akali Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Akali Mid, 49.6% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 552 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Sylas Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Sylas Mid, 49.7% observed win rate, -0.8 percentage points vs expected, 747 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Katarina Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Katarina Mid, 48.4% observed win rate, -0.7 percentage points vs expected, 641 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Yasuo Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yasuo Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, -0.3 percentage points vs expected, 746 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 3 High Elo champions Aurora Mid is good against

  1. LeBlanc Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs LeBlanc Mid, 51.5% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 583 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Lissandra Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Lissandra Mid, 49.8% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 574 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zed Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Zed Mid, 50.5% observed win rate, +0.7 percentage points vs expected, 764 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Aurora all-role counters

  1. Twisted Fate Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Twisted Fate Mid, 43.2% observed win rate, -5.3 percentage points vs expected, 539 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Talon Jungle - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Talon Jungle, 43.2% observed win rate, -5.1 percentage points vs expected, 762 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Kha'Zix Jungle - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 45.7% observed win rate, -4.3 percentage points vs expected, 657 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Kayn Jungle, 46.6% observed win rate, -3.6 percentage points vs expected, 592 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yunara ADC - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yunara ADC, 46.1% observed win rate, -3.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,093 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Milio Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Milio Support, 46.8% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 752 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Hecarim Jungle - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Hecarim Jungle, 46.3% observed win rate, -3.2 percentage points vs expected, 626 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Ahri Mid - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Ahri Mid, 46.4% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,195 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Leona Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Leona Support, 45.8% observed win rate, -2.5 percentage points vs expected, 723 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Soraka Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Soraka Support, 47.4% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 544 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Aurora is good against

  1. Renekton Top - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Renekton Top, 55.3% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 544 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Gangplank Top - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Gangplank Top, 52.0% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 552 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Yone Top - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yone Top, 53.1% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 776 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Ashe ADC - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Ashe ADC, 52.2% observed win rate, +2.9 percentage points vs expected, 573 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Tristana ADC - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Tristana ADC, 50.7% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 921 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Yuumi Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Yuumi Support, 55.1% observed win rate, +2.6 percentage points vs expected, 532 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Darius Top - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Darius Top, 52.5% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 642 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Jarvan IV Jungle - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Jarvan IV Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +2.5 percentage points vs expected, 764 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Blitzcrank Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Blitzcrank Support, 51.0% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 628 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Karma Support - High Elo data: Aurora Mid vs Karma Support, 53.4% observed win rate, +2.3 percentage points vs expected, 873 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.