Aphelios vs Nilah

Aphelios
vs
42.2%

over 779 games

Nilah

Hard matchup

Heavy AD damageSustained DPSHigh sustainHigh burst

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

Build vs Nilah

Build adapted to this matchup

Recommended items for Aphelios: The Collector, Infinity Edge, Lord Dominik's Regards, Berserker's Greaves, Stormrazor, Hexoptics C44, Runaan's Hurricane, Mortal Reminder.

Starting items

Doran's Bow
Health Potion
x2

Core build

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

Standard

Berserker's Greaves
4AS
Stormrazor
5

Summoner spells

FlashBarrier64%
FlashHaste15%

Anti CC

Mercury's Treads
4vs CC

Other options

Stormrazor
Hexoptics C44
Runaan's Hurricane
Mortal Reminder
Phantom Dancer
B. F. Sword
Immortal Shieldbow
Guardian Angel
Executioner's Calling
Bloodthirster
Mercurial Scimitar
Serrated Dirk
Yun Tal Wildarrows
Quicksilver Sash
Maw of Malmortius
Serpent's Fang
Kraken Slayer
Youmuu's Ghostblade
Rapid Firecannon
Hubris
Kaenic Rookern
48.2% WR110 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

Nilah's abilities

Passive, spells and ultimate

Joy Unending (P)

Nilah gains increased experience from last-hitting minions along with the ability to enhance and share nearby healing and shielding from her allies.

Cooldowns

Cooldowns by spell rank

LevelQWER
34s26s0.5s–
64s26s0.5s1m50
94s25s0.5s1m50
114s24s0.5s1m35
164s22s0.5s1m20
184s22s0.5s1m20

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 Nilah

How to counter and exploit weaknesses

  1. No autos during her Veil

    During Jubilant Veil (W), don't attack: she dodges all autos, and so do the allies she touches. Wait for the mist to fade.

  2. Poke her from outside her range

    If you're ranged, poke her outside Formless Blade (Q) range: she fights in melee and only gains range after hitting with this spell.

  3. Watch her level

    Watch her level in lane: Joy Unending (passive) gives her more XP from minions, so she can have Apotheosis (R) before you hit level 6.

  4. Leave the circle of her Apotheosis

    Move away as soon as she casts Apotheosis (R): she strikes around her for 1 second, then the final strike pulls nearby enemies toward her.

Patch 16.21.1