start defending assassins relentlessly targeting your Marksman well players in higher ramps seem to have found their answer and her name is Aurora hey guys what's up today we're checking out Aurora's popularity in rank Games first let's dive into the numbers Aurora speak rate is steadily climbing especially in Mythic and above she's currently sitting at number 15 in medical Glory a clear sign that serious players are recognizing her potential but that's not all because we've seen her appearing several times in professional games so what makes Aurora so appealing in the current meta simply put she's the perfect counter to the Assassin meta her skills are all about disrupting the enemy making her an ideal pick for protecting your squishy teammates her role is simple make sure your Marksman stays alive if you've played her for a few times you know damage is not her main selling point she's more like a utility that can keep shreds at way and create opportunities for your team to take objectives not only is a ro effective but she's also relatively easy to learn her skill set is straightforward and her passive gives her impressive survivability this makes her a great choice for players who want to make an impact without needing hours of practice her ability to survive and create plays makes her a valuable asset especially when in a coordinated team think of her as a counter engaged tool when the enemy commits you can unleash her ultimate to freeze them in their tracks and swing the fight in your favor now let's talk core items for Aurora I re recommend starting with glowing one to cheap away at the enemy sustain then build blood wings for that crucial mix of survivability and movement speed round it out with genus one to boost your magic penetration and ensure your damage still hits hard this items alone offers decent Mobility which will give you a Fighting Chance when running away from assassins I skipped Enchanted Talisman as Aurora man needs are Petty low for your final slots you can choose between this four Divine gave to shred more magic defense holy Crystal to increase the duration of her freeze effect wi your crown to make you harder to kill or immortality to give you a second chance in team fights while there may be other strong majes out there arora's unique blend of survivability utility and counter engageed potentials make her a standout pig in the current meta if you're looking to climb the ranks and shut down those pesy assassins give Aurora a try you might be surprised at how effective she can be so what can you say about Aurora is she worth playing in the current meta share your thoughts in the comment section that's all for this video stay safe and thank you for watching