Build the lane around Q windows

0:00 until the first tower, forced recall, or clear lane-to-map transition; reassess after each crash

From lane start until the first tower, a forced recall, or the first meaningful map rotation, make the lane about wave position and Q accuracy rather than constant all-ins. Trade when the enemy approaches a last hit and your Q or E can create a favorable blade angle; avoid extended trades into a larger enemy wave. Crash before a recall or roam. If ahead, hold the enemy near your side only when you can deny access safely; if behind, prioritize XP and under-tower CS, then use a crash to reset.

Lane

Trade around blade windows, not health bars

If the first three waves are approaching level-up timing and your wave is smaller, then give up the risky last hit rather than taking Q damage inside his minions. If Aatrox misses an early Q swing or uses E without creating a hit, use that short window for a brief trade and return before the remaining Q casts or his next blade sequence create a better angle.

With Aatrox

• If Aatrox is on your team, give him a wave to pressure before asking for an objective fight; a crashed side wave makes the enemy choose between defending and arriving on time. Do not start a fight while he is still collecting a dangerous wave unless the enemy is already committed.
• If Aatrox activates World Ender and enters with a Q angle, follow the space he controls rather than racing past him to the enemy carry. Add damage to the target he has caught with W or to the nearest safe target; this makes his sustain and repeated blade zones matter.
• If Aatrox is behind, help him access safe XP and waves instead of demanding a blind flank. A visible numbers advantage, a caught enemy, or an uncontested objective gives him a much better entry than a raw 5v5, especially when his ultimate is unavailable.
• If Aatrox is the side-lane win condition, group four players near the next objective without forcing a fight before he creates pressure. When two enemies answer him, take the available space; if only one answers and Aatrox cannot safely win the duel, stop escalating and reset.