Aphelios vs Hwei

Aphelios
vs
45.5%

over 279 games

Hwei

Skill matchup

Heavy AP damageHeavy pokeHeavy CCHigh burst

You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.

Build vs Hwei

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Aphelios: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Gluttonous Greaves, Stormrazor, Hexoptics C44, Phantom Dancer, B. F. Sword.

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

The Collector
1
Infinity Edge
2
Lord Dominik's Regards
3

Standard

Gluttonous Greaves
4
Stormrazor
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier62%
FlashHaste21%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Stormrazor
Hexoptics C44
Phantom Dancer
B. F. Sword
Runaan's Hurricane
Immortal Shieldbow
Mortal Reminder
Guardian Angel
Bloodthirster
Mercurial Scimitar
Yun Tal Wildarrows
Executioner's Calling
Maw of Malmortius
Quicksilver Sash
46.3% WR41 games
PrecisionPrecision
Press the AttackPress the Attack
TriumphTriumph
Legend: BloodlineLegend: Bloodline
Cut DownCut Down
InspirationInspiration
Triple TonicTriple Tonic
Cash BackCash Back
Attack SpeedAdaptive ForceHealth

Power Spikes

Strength by game phase

Hwei's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Signature of the Visionary (P)

Hwei primes enemy champions he damages with his abilities for his signature finishing touch.Hitting an enemy with a second damaging spell completes his signature, leaving it beneath them. The signature detonates after a short delay, dealing magic damage to all enemies in range.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
310s18s12s–
68s18s12s2m
96s17.5s12s2m
116s17s12s1m40
166s16s11s1m20
186s16s10s1m20

Playing as Aphelios

Tips to maximize your impact

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Playing against Hwei

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. Trade after his damage spell

    Trade after he uses a damage spell: Devastating Fire (QQ), Severing Bolt (QW) and Molten Fissure (QE) share a 10 to 6 second cooldown.

  2. Don't stand still or alone

    Don't stand still or alone: Severing Bolt (QW) strikes after a delay and deals more damage to isolated or immobilized enemies.

  3. Jump on him if you can

    If you can engage, jump on him right after one of his CC spells: Hwei has no dash or leap, and Subject: Torment (E) has a 12 to 10 second cooldown.

  4. Move away from the ally hit by his R

    If an ally is hit by Spiraling Despair (R), move away from them: the vision expands around its target, slows and damages nearby enemies, then explodes.

Patch 16.21.1