Aphelios vs Lucian
Skill matchup
You are stronger late game. Farm safe and avoid early trades.
Build vs Lucian
Build adapted to this matchup
Recommended items for Aphelios: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Berserker's Greaves, Hexoptics C44, Stormrazor, Phantom Dancer, Runaan's Hurricane.
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Summoner spells
67%
17%Anti CC
Other options
Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Cut Down
Inspiration
Triple Tonic
Cash Back
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Lucian's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
Whenever Lucian uses an ability, his next attack becomes a double-shot. When Lucian is healed or shielded by an ally, or when a nearby enemy Champion is immobilized, his next 2 basic attacks will deal bonus magic damage.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| Level | Q | W | E | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9s | 14s | 16s | – |
| 6 | 7s | 14s | 16s | 1m50 |
| 9 | 5s | 13s | 16s | 1m50 |
| 11 | 5s | 12s | 16s | 1m40 |
| 16 | 5s | 10s | 15s | 1m30 |
| 18 | 5s | 10s | 14s | 1m30 |
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.
Playing against Lucian
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
- Punish his dash
Punish him after an aggressive dash: Relentless Pursuit (E) has a 16 to 14 second cooldown, only reduced when his double shots hit.
- Step back after each burst
Back off after each of his spells: Lightslinger (passive) doubles the next auto, so his damage comes in short bursts.
- Poke him from outside his range
If your attack range beats his 500 units, poke him from outside it: he then has to use Relentless Pursuit (E) to get back on you.
- Drag the game out
If you survive the laning phase, play for time: Lucian is strongest early and loses impact once everyone has their items.
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