Aurelion Sol is a powerful scaling midlane mage whose effectiveness increases dramatically throughout the game through his unique stardust stacking system. Here's a comprehensive guide on mastering the Star Forger.

Core Abilities Overview

Passive (Cosmic Creator):

• Collects permanent stardust stacks
• Stacks improve ability range, damage, and effectiveness
• Multiple ways to gain stacks throughout the game

Q (Focused Light):

• Channels a concentrated beam dealing maximum damage to first target
• Deals 50% damage to nearby enemies
• Additional burst damage based on channel duration and stardust
• Range scales with level (up to 920 at level 18)
• Gains 2 stardust stacks per champion burst

W (Astral Flight):

• Enables wall-traversing flight
• Can cast abilities during flight
• Range increases with stardust stacks
• Resets Q cooldown
• Passive increases Q damage during flight

E (Singularity):

• Creates a damaging black hole that pulls enemies
• Executes units below health threshold
• Execution threshold and size scale with stardust
• Grants stardust for executions:
  • 2 stacks: Champions, cannon minions, large monsters
  • 1 stack: Small monsters, regular minions

R (Starfall/Collapse of the Heavens):

• Starfall: Stuns and damages enemies in area
• Gains 5 stardust per champion hit
• Transforms into Collapse of the Heavens at 100 stardust
• Enhanced version features larger radius and knockup

Skill Order Priority

1. Q - Maximize first for damage and range
2. W - Second priority for mobility and Q synergy
3. E - Take extra point at level 8 for farming
4. R - Take at available levels

Optimal Build Path

Starting Items:

• Doran's Ring
• 2 Health Potions

Core Items:

• Liandry's Anguish
• Rylai's Crystal Scepter
• Void Staff

Situational Items:

• Zhonya's Hourglass (vs AD threats)
• Banshee's Veil (vs AP threats)
• Rabadon's Deathcap (for maximum scaling)

Key Strengths:

• Exceptional scaling into late game
• Strong waveclear and roaming potential
• Team fight control through area denial
• Execute potential on objectives

Remember to focus on stardust collection early game while maintaining safe positioning. Use your mobility to assist in skirmishes and maintain vision control. Late game, your range and execution potential make you a formidable threat in team fights.

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