Matchup
Build vs Aphelios
Build adapted to this matchup
Starting items
Core build
Standard
Anti AD
Anti CC
Anti Tank
DPS
Power Spikes
Strength by game phase
Karthus
ApheliosAphelios's abilities
Passive, spells and ultimate
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.
Cooldowns
Cooldowns by spell rank
| 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 |
Playing against Aphelios
How to counter and exploit weaknesses
Identify his active weapons: Gravitum (purple) = AoE root danger, Infernum (blue) = massive AoE damage with R.
Aphelios is immobile with no dash — engages and assassins punish him very easily.
He's weaker when transitioning between weapons (Calibrum/Severum remaining) — force fights at that point.
Destroy his Crescendum turrets quickly — they deal a lot of area damage if ignored.
Source: op.gg + LTL Engine · Patch 16.9.1 · May 9, 2026