Aurelion Sol is Perfectly Suited for the Current Playstyle
After entering Season 8.5, the playstyle of Teamfight Tactics gradually shifts towards optimizing compositions at level 8. This is due to the extremely high power of 4-cost champions (Twisted Fate, Aurelion Sol, Garen…). Achieving level 8 to upgrade 4-cost carry champions to 2 stars will give players a very strong power threshold.
Specifically for Aurelion Sol, experts have found ways to combine this unit with Divine Armor champions, yielding quite effective results. Essentially, Garen’s area control synergizes very well with Aurelion Sol’s abilities. This duo can counter many strong compositions at the moment and secure victories.
Building a Composition Around Aurelion Sol
By using a composition reliant on 4-cost champions, players should aim to secure a win streak in the early game. Utilizing 1-cost 2-star Brawlers like Blitzcrank and Renekton combined with Quick Draw and Marksman will ensure this. Players can even use the Astral trait in the early game if they have multiple magic items.
In the mid-game, players should look to incorporate Morgana into the composition to boost overall damage. Jax and Wukong are also good choices at this stage due to their decent tankiness. Players should continuously buy experience in the mid-game to level up to level 8 as quickly as possible.
After reaching level 8, players should continually refresh the Shop to find the two key units: Aurelion Sol and Garen. Bel’Veth is also a champion to consider for adding damage to the composition. Additionally, Janna should be acquired to provide extra stats and crowd control.
Regarding the Augment, upgrading Aurelion Sol’s support is extremely powerful, granting this champion good crowd control capabilities. Additionally, augments that provide healing effects and defensive stats are also very strong, helping Garen last longer in fights. In terms of items, Aurelion Sol needs the Spear of Shojin and the Glacial Gauntlet to deal effective damage. Garen will require Warmog’s Blood Armor and the Stoneplate.
Conclusion
Effectively interacting with the level 8 meta has made the Aurelion Sol – Divine Armor composition very strong at this time. This promises to be an extremely effective ranking strategy as all key units possess strong power and are not heavily contested.