Aphelios Build
the Weapon of the Faithful
Emerging from moonlight's shadow with weapons drawn, Aphelios kills the enemies of his faith in brooding silence—speaking only through the certainty of his aim, and the firing of each gun. Though fueled by a poison that renders him mute, he is guided by his sister Alune. From her distant temple sanctuary, she pushes an arsenal of moonstone weapons into his hands. For as long as the moon shines overhead, Aphelios will never be alone.
Aphelios Bot Build
The most played Aphelios Bot build on patch 26.21 runs Press the Attack with Triumph, Legend: Bloodline and Cut Down, plus Cash Back and Triple Tonic from the secondary tree. Take Flash and Barrier. Start with Doran's Bow and Health Potion, then build The Collector, Berserker's Greaves and Infinity Edge, followed by Lord Dominik's Regards, Runaan's Hurricane, Guardian Angel and Bloodthirster. Max Q (Weapon Abilites) first, then E (Weapon Queue System), then W (Phase). It has a 50.1% win rate and a 6.5% pick rate.
Runes
Primary
Press the Attack
Hitting an enemy champion 3 consecutive times deals bonus damage and amplifies your damage until you leave combat with champions.
Press the Attack
Hitting an enemy champion with 3 consecutive basic attacks deals 40 - 160 bonus adaptive damage (based on level) and amplifies your damage dealt by 8% until you leave combat with champions.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health and grant an additional 20 gold.
Triumph
Takedowns restore 5% of your missing health, 2.5% of your max health, and grant an additional 20 gold. 'The most dangerous game brings the greatest glory.' —Noxian Reckoner
Legend: Bloodline
Takedowns on enemies grant permanent Life Steal, up to a cap. Once the cap is reached, increase your max health. Weaker earlier but stronger later game than other Legend Runes.
Legend: Bloodline
Gain 0.45% Life Steal for every Legend stack (max 15 stacks). At maximum Legend stacks, gain 85 max health. Earn progress toward Legend stacks for every champion takedown, epic monster takedown, large monster kill, and minion kill.
Cut Down
Deal more damage to high health enemy champions.
Cut Down
Deal 8% more damage to champions who have more than 60% health.
Secondary
Cash Back
Get some gold back when you purchase Legendary Items.
Cash Back
Get 7.5% Gold back when you purchase Legendary Items.
Triple Tonic
Upon reaching level 3, gain an Elixir of Avarice. Upon reaching level 6, gain an Elixir of Force. Upon reaching level 9, gain an Elixir of Skill.
Triple Tonic
Upon reaching level 3, gain an Elixir of Avarice. Upon reaching level 6, gain an Elixir of Force. Upon reaching level 9, gain an Elixir of Skill.
Summoner Spells
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Flash
Cooldown 300s
Teleports you a short distance toward your cursor.
Barrier
Cooldown 180s
Barrier
Cooldown 180s
Gain a brief Shield.
Skill Priority
QWeapon Abilites
Cooldown 9s · 60 Mana
Aphelios has 5 different activated abilities, based on his main-hand weapon: Calibrum (Rifle): Long range shot that marks its target for a long-range follow-up attack. Severum (Scythe Pistol): Run fast while attacking nearby enemies with both weapons. Gravitum (Cannon): Root all enemies slowed by this weapon. Infernum (Flamethrower): Blast enemies in a cone and attack them with your off-hand weapon. Crescendum (Chakram): Deploy a sentry that shoots your off-hand weapon.
EWeapon Queue System
Cooldown 0s
Aphelios has no third ability. This slot shows the next weapon Alune will give him. Weapon order begins fixed but may change over game time -- when a weapon is out of ammo it goes to the end of the order.
WPhase
Cooldown 0.8s
Aphelios swaps his main-hand gun with his off-hand gun, replacing his basic attack and activated ability.
Item Build
Full build 20,150gStarting Items
Doran's Bow
400g
Doran's Bow
- 8 Attack Damage
- 15% Attack Speed
- 1.5% Omnivamp
Ă—2Health Potion
2 Ă— 50g
Health Potion
Consume Restores 120 Health over 15 seconds.
Core Build
1The Collector
3,000g50 AD · 10 Lethality · 25% Crit
Death · Taxes
The Collector
3,000g- 50 Attack Damage
- 10 Lethality
- 25% Critical Strike Chance
Death Your damage executes champions that are below 5% Health. Taxes Champion kills grant 25 bonus gold.
2Berserker's Greaves
1,100g30% AS · 45 MS
Berserker's Greaves
1,100g- 30% Attack Speed
- 45 Move Speed
Enhances Move Speed and Attack Speed
3Infinity Edge
3,500g75 AD · 25% Crit · 30% Crit Dmg
Infinity Edge
3,500g- 75 Attack Damage
- 25% Critical Strike Chance
- 30% Critical Strike Damage
Massively enhances critical strikes
4Lord Dominik's Regards
3,300g35 AD · 35% Armor Pen · 25% Crit
Giant Slayer
Lord Dominik's Regards
3,300g- 35 Attack Damage
- 35% Armor Penetration
- 25% Critical Strike Chance
Giant Slayer Deal up to 15% bonus damage against champions based on their bonus Health. Maximum damage bonus reached at 1500 bonus Health.
5Runaan's Hurricane
2,650g40% AS · 25% Crit · 5% MS
Wind's Fury
Runaan's Hurricane
2,650g- 40% Attack Speed
- 25% Critical Strike Chance
- 5% Move Speed
Wind's Fury Attacks fire bolts at 2 additional enemies near the target. Each bolt deals physical damage and applies On-Hit effects.
6Guardian Angel
3,200g55 AD · 45 Armor
Rebirth
Guardian Angel
3,200g- 55 Attack Damage
- 45 Armor
Rebirth Upon taking lethal damage, restores 50% base Health and 100% max Mana after 4 seconds of Stasis.
7Bloodthirster
3,400g80 AD · 15% Life Steal
Ichorshield
Bloodthirster
3,400g- 80 Attack Damage
- 15% Life Steal
Ichorshield Convert excess healing from your Lifesteal to a Shield.
Abilities & Skill Path
The Hitman and the Seer
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.
QWeapon Abilites
Cooldown 9s · 60 Mana
Aphelios has 5 different activated abilities, based on his main-hand weapon: Calibrum (Rifle): Long range shot that marks its target for a long-range follow-up attack. Severum (Scythe Pistol): Run fast while attacking nearby enemies with both weapons. Gravitum (Cannon): Root all enemies slowed by this weapon. Infernum (Flamethrower): Blast enemies in a cone and attack them with your off-hand weapon. Crescendum (Chakram): Deploy a sentry that shoots your off-hand weapon.
WPhase
Cooldown 0.8s
Aphelios swaps his main-hand gun with his off-hand gun, replacing his basic attack and activated ability.
EWeapon Queue System
Cooldown 0s
Aphelios has no third ability. This slot shows the next weapon Alune will give him. Weapon order begins fixed but may change over game time -- when a weapon is out of ammo it goes to the end of the order.
RMoonlight Vigil
Cooldown 120/110/100s · 100 Mana
Fire a concentrated blast of moonlight that explodes on enemy champions. Applies the unique effect of Aphelios' main-hand gun.