The Immortal Smith: Forging Your Way to 100+ Stars with Revamped Aulus!

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Overview

The revamped Aulus (released April 2026) has evolved from a late-game-only scaling monster into a high-mobility, burst-heavy diver. He is now much more viable in the early-to-mid game while retaining his signature scaling potential. The revamped version focuses on higher mobility and Control Immunity, allowing him to bypass frontliners and dive directly into the enemy's backline. [ HERO SKILLS AND COMBOS]: Passive (Fighting Spirit): Aulus gains stacks of Fighting Spirit by dealing damage. Each stack increases Physical Attack and Movement Speed. At max stacks (6), his Basic Attacks are enhanced. Skill 1 (Aulus, Charge!): Removes all slows and grants a massive Movement Speed boost. If you hold the skill, he gains Control Immunity after a short charge-up period. Skill 2 (The Power of Axe): Aulus strikes the ground, dealing AoE damage. New Mechanic: If he hits an enemy hero, he can cast this skill again to dash to a target location, dealing damage and gaining enhanced Basic Attacks. Ultimate (Undying Fury): Aulus smashes his axe, creating a trail of fire that deals damage and slows enemies. His weapon permanently upgrades at levels 4, 8, and 12, increasing his range and damage. Core Combo: Skill 1 (Charge) > Skill 2 (First Hit) > Skill 2 (Dash to backline) > Ultimate > Spam Basic Attacks

Strengths

🔥High Mobility: Between his Skill 1 and the new Skill 2 dash, he is very difficult to kite. 🔥Control Immunity: Can ignore CC during his Skill 1 charge, making him a nightmare for mages. 🔥Scaling: Becomes a terrifying force once he hits Level 12. 🔥AoE Burst: His revamped Skill 2 allows for massive area damage in teamfights.

Weaknesses

🔥Vulnerable to "Instant" CC: Suppress (Kaja/Franco) or instant airborne effects can interrupt him before his Skill 1's immunity kicks in. 🔥Stack Dependent: Without his Fighting Spirit stacks, his damage is significantly lower. 🔥Early Game Defense: Despite the revamp, he can still be bullied before he gets his first core item.

Hero Best Build Items

Tough Boots: Reduces CC duration (crucial for staying mobile). War Axe: His absolute core item. Provides Physical Attack, CD reduction, and True Damage at max stacks. Brute Force Breastplate: Provides Physical Attack and extra Movement Speed + CC reduction when attacking. Malefic Gun: A newer addition that increases his Basic Attack range, allowing him to kite or reach backlines easier. Rose Gold Meteor: Provides a magic shield and lifesteal, preventing him from being bursted by mages. Malefic Roar: Essential late-game item for Physical Penetration against tanks.

Emblem: Fighter Emblem (for Hybrid Defense and Spell Vamp) or Assassin Emblem (for Penetration).

Thrill / Rupture: Use Thrill for raw adaptive attack or Rupture if the enemy team is building high physical defense early. Seasoned Hunter: Essential for Junglers to clear creeps and objectives (Lord/Turtle) significantly faster. Quantum Charge: The best talent for Aulus. Dealing damage with Basic Attacks grants a burst of Movement Speed and HP Regen, perfect for his "hit and run" or "chase" playstyle.

Battle Spell

[ ICE RETRIBUTION ]: The primary choice for Jungler Aulus to steal movement speed and stick to targets. Flicker: Recommended for EXP Lane to create surprise initiations or escape.

EARLY GAMEPLAY

🔥 Focus on reaching Level 4 as fast as possible. Avoid forced 1v1s unless you have full passive stacks. Use Skill 1 to rotate between lanes quickly.

MID GAMEPLAY

🔥 This is where Aulus shines. Use your Skill 2 dash to jump over walls and catch the enemy marksman out of position. Always secure the Turtle to hit Level 12 faster.

LATE GAMEPLAY

🔥 You are a primary damage dealer. Do not initiate the fight; wait for the enemy to use their main CC skills, then use Skill 1 (with Control Immunity) to dive the backline and wipe them out.

Best With Hylos

Pairs excellently with Hylos or Angela. Hylos provides a speed path to make Aulus even faster.

Watch Out For Franco

He is countered by Franco or Kaja (Suppress cannot be cleansed)