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September 2026 · Patch 7.2d
Mage · Mid Lane

Aurelion Sol Wild Rift — Build, Counters & Tier

Aurelion Sol is a scaling Mid Lane mage in Wild Rift, whose power grows exponentially through stardust accumulation with each cast.

Best build Liandry's Torment Rabadon's Deathcap Blackfire Torch Riftmaker Void Staff Full build →

★ Mid Lane Tier S September 2026 · Patch 7.2d magemid laneaoe
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Win 50.2% #52 · ↓6pt
Pick 6.8% #8
Ban 5.1% #43

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Win Rate (30d) 50.21%+0.91 pts
Pick Rate 6.81%
Ban Rate 5.13%
50.0%50.5%51.0%7.2c7.2d08/0823/0807/09

Aurelion Sol's win rate has climbed +0.91 pts over the last 30 days, now at 50.21%. See the full Wild Rift meta trends for more biggest movers.

§ 01 — Editorial brief

Aurelion Sol stands out as a high-value macro control mage in this patch.

By Updated 8 Sept 2026 Patch 7.2d

Aurelion Sol is a scaling Mid Lane mage in Wild Rift, whose power grows exponentially through stardust accumulation with each cast. His kit mixes progressive zone damage, intergalactic travel for roaming between lanes, and a devastating ultimate amplified by stacks. He excels in long games where unlimited accumulation makes him an uncontrollable late-game threat. In Wild Rift, stacks build faster thanks to shorter games, shortening his total dominance window.

Aurelion Sol thrives in patient compositions that allow him to roam freely and reach his optimal scaling. He benefits from allies who apply side lane pressure while he stacks. Compositions with solid peel extend his survival and maximize his impact.

Aurelion Sol struggles against champions who can interrupt his roaming and deny his stack accumulation. Mobile assassins and dive compositions threaten him before he reaches peak power. His fragile early game is his primary vulnerability window.

With Aurelion Sol, absolute priority goes to accumulating stacks through star travel and roaming. Avoid forcing duels in early — your power spike is gradual. In mid and late game, your teamfight impact becomes devastating with proper positioning.

§ 06 — The matchup wallAurelion Sol Wild Rift counters and synergies

Hard Unfav. Skill Fav. Synergy

Build enginePatch 7.2d build — computed

  1. Core 01 Liandry's Torment Liandry's Torment
  2. Core 02 Rabadon's Deathcap Rabadon's Deathcap
  3. Core 03 Blackfire Torch Blackfire Torch
  4. Core 04 Riftmaker Riftmaker
  5. Core 05 Void Staff Void Staff
  6. Boots Boots of Mana Boots of Mana
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§ 02 — Strengths & weaknesses Aurelion Sol Wild Rift strengths and weaknesses

↑ Strengths
  • Exceptional objective control with E + R in tight spaces.
  • Unique ability to convert mid priority into global pressure with W.
  • Strong scaling with Stardust, enhancing extended teamfights.
  • Highly effective against compositions that need to step forward.
↓ Weaknesses
  • Multiple assassins capable of interrupting his Q channel.
  • Lack of frontline to protect him in fights.
  • Allied draft lacking crowd control to set up his zones.
  • Highly aggressive mid matchups with early kill pressure.
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§ 03 — Game planAurelion Sol Wild Rift game plan: early, mid and late game

I Early

Take the priority with Q + autos, back…

Lvl. 1 → 6

Take the priority with Q + autos, back mana/haste, then link push→roam via W.

II Mid

Fast groups around the Herald/Drake: E on the…

Lvl. 7 → 11

Fast groups around the Herald/Drake: E on the corner + R to force, then Q channel.

III Late

Remains second row, R for peel/zone and takes…

Lvl. 12+

Remains second row, R for peel/zone and takes advantage of the Rylai to control the scrum.

§ 07b — Advanced MechanicsAurelion Sol: combos & tips Wild Rift

Roam/gank combo
1 E E
2 Q Q

Pass through walls with E and cast Q whilst in flight so that Starsurge grows in size based on the distance travelled. The greater the distance, the larger the stun area.

Burst combo
1 Q Q
2 R R
3 W W

Stun with Q, knockback with R, then activate Orbital Stars for DPS.

Flash engage combo
1 Flash Flash
2 R R
3 Q Q
4 W W

Surprise Flash into the fray, knockback with R to direct enemies towards your team, then full burst. Difficult to pull off but very effective.

Teamfight combo
1 Q Q
2 R R
3 Q Q

Initial stun, knockback, second stun amidst the chaos of the melee.

Mechanical Tips

  • Starsurge (Q) scaling: the further Aurelion Sol travels during the Q’s flight, the larger the stun area becomes — use Comet of Legend (E) to maximise the range.
  • Celestial Expansion (W) — star rotation: move in a circle to maximise the hit rate of the orbiting stars.
  • Watch out for bushes: the orbiting stars are visible even in bushes — enemies will know Aurelion Sol is hiding as soon as they see the stars.
  • Max priority: max Q first, then W, E last. Roam from level 3 onwards using E.
  • E cooldown: Comet of Legend has a long cooldown — don’t waste it on simple routine movements.

Common Mistakes

  • Use E solely for movement without combining it with Q — you’ll lose the range scaling.
  • Predictable roaming patterns — vary your routes to catch enemies off guard.
  • Dive into the fight without Stasis when executing the advanced Flash → R combo.

Notable Interactions

  • Q can be cast through walls — use it for surprise engagements from the jungle.
  • Voice of Light (R) knocks enemies back towards Aurelion Sol — position yourself well to push them towards your team.
  • When W is deactivated, the range of the stars is reduced — always activate it during combat.
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§ 08 — DialoguesAurelion Sol Wild Rift FAQ

Q.01 Is Aurelion Sol a good soloQ pick? +

Yes, but only if you master wave management and roaming. In soloQ, his impact depends heavily on your ability to read the map and create advantages beyond mid lane. Playing passively without roaming wastes much of his value.

Q.02 Why is Aurelion Sol weak against assassins? +

Because his kit relies on channels and positioning. Assassins can interrupt his Q and burst him before he sets up his zone. This forces him to play defensively and rely on teammates to survive.

Q.03 How should you use his ultimate? +

His R should be seen as a control tool rather than pure damage. It’s often more effective to interrupt engages or protect carries than to initiate fights. Timing and positioning are key.

Q.04 When does Aurelion Sol become strong? +

Mainly in mid game with two items. At that point, his zone control becomes hard to deal with and his damage is impactful. Late game, he remains strong due to scaling.

Data — Stats per levelAurelion Sol Wild Rift base stats per level (1-15)

Movement speed 345Attack range 500Bonus attack speed / lvl +0%
Show stats per level
LvlHPADArmorMRManaHP regenRes. regen
16305234364357.59
275854.738.537.24928.210.1
388657.34338.45498.911.2
41,0146047.539.66069.512.3
51,14262.65240.866310.213.4
61,27065.356.54272010.914.5
71,39867.96143.277711.615.6
81,52670.665.544.483412.316.7
91,65473.27045.689112.917.8
101,78275.974.546.894813.618.9
111,91078.579481,00514.320
122,03881.283.549.21,0621521.1
132,16683.88850.41,11915.722.2
142,29486.492.551.61,17616.323.3
152,42289.19752.81,2331724.4

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