Aphelios
Recommended Build
Most popular build path
Recommended items for Aphelios: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Berserker's Greaves, Runaan's Hurricane, Immortal Shieldbow, Guardian Angel, Bloodthirster.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti CC
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Cut Down
Inspiration
Triple Tonic
Cash Back
Playing as Aphelios
Tips to maximize your impact
- Slow, then root with Gravitum
With Gravitum as your main weapon, hit your target to slow them, then cast Weapon Abilities (Q): the cannon roots every enemy it has slowed.
- Pick your weapon before your R
Switch to the right weapon with Phase (W) before Moonlight Vigil (R): you then attack each champion hit with your main weapon, and its effect applies.
- Plan your next weapon
Before an objective, check Weapon Queue System (E): it shows the weapon Alune will give you next, and an empty weapon goes to the back of the queue.
Versus
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Aphelios matchups
Global strengths and weaknesses
All Aphelios matchups
Build, runes and tips against each opponent
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Aphelios vs Tristana
Aphelios vs Lucian
Aphelios vs Xayah
Aphelios vs Miss Fortune
Aphelios vs Zeri
Aphelios vs Ashe
Aphelios vs Twitch
Aphelios vs Smolder
Aphelios vs Draven
Aphelios vs Nilah
Aphelios vs Xerath
Aphelios vs Seraphine
Playing against Aphelios
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Watch out for his cannon
Back off when he holds Gravitum and has slowed you: Weapon Abilities (Q) with the cannon roots every enemy that weapon has slowed.
- Punish his lack of mobility
If you can engage, go for him when his support drifts away: his kit has no dash, and only Severum makes him run faster.
- Spread out from your allies
Spread out from your allies when he has Moonlight Vigil (R): the blast explodes on the first champion hit, damages those nearby, then he attacks each of them.
- Get away from his sentry
When he deploys the Crescendum sentry with Weapon Abilities (Q), leave its area: it attacks you with his off-hand weapon.
Abilities and cooldowns
Aphelios wields 5 Lunari Weapons made by his sister Alune. He has access to two at a time: one main-hand and one off-hand. Each weapon has a unique Basic Attack and Ability. Attacks and abilities consume a weapon's ammo. When out of ammo, Aphelios discards the weapon and Alune summons the next of the 5.
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | – |
| 6 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | 2m |
| 9 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | 2m |
| 11 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | 1m50 |
| 16 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | 1m40 |
| 18 | 9s | 0.8s | 0s | 1m40 |
How pros play Aphelios
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Patch 16.21.1