Archived Comp: This comp is from a prior TFT set, kept here for when older sets get brought back in set revivals.

Bruiser Aphelios Items & Builds

What Aphelios and the rest of Bruiser Aphelios should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.

Bruiser Aphelios S Tier
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Best Aphelios build
Infinity EdgeDeathbladeGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%
Top component
B.F. Sword
Itemized units
4
Top emblem
Noxus Emblem
Top 4 rate
73.5%

Best item builds in Bruiser Aphelios

682 ranked games

Aphelios does best with Infinity Edge, Deathblade, and Guinsoo's Rageblade in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 7 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

ApheliosAphelios
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Infinity EdgeDeathbladeGuinsoo's Rageblade100.0%71%
Guinsoo's RagebladeDeathbladeKraken's Fury100.0%51%
Kraken's FuryGuinsoo's RagebladeRed Buff100.0%20%

Few full builds tracked for Aphelios in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Bard Bard
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spear of ShojinVoid StaffJeweled Gauntlet100.0%30%
Radiant Hextech GunbladeSpear of ShojinJeweled Gauntlet100.0%10%
Spear of ShojinArchangel's StaffRabadon's Deathcap100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Bard in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Volibear Volibear
BuildTop 4GamesShare
BloodthirsterStriker's FlailSterak's Gage100.0%10%
QuicksilverGiant SlayerSterak's Gage100.0%10%
Thief's GlovesHand Of JusticeEvenshroud100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Volibear in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

SionSion
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Sunfire CapeDragon's ClawSpirit Visage100.0%30%
Dragon's ClawSpirit VisageBramble Vest100.0%20%
The Darkin AegisBramble VestSunfire Cape100.0%10%

Few full builds tracked for Sion in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.

Component priority for Bruiser Aphelios

The builds above lean hardest on B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Aphelios items on time.

  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword24%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow18%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod13%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak12%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves10%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess9%
  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt8%
  • Chain VestChain Vest6%

Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.

What to slam: Bruiser Aphelios item planner

Tap the components on your bench to see which items for Aphelios and the rest of the board you can build right now.

Item slam planner

Tap a component to add it, tap − to remove it. Items are ranked by how well they perform in this comp.

Your components

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Who holds items in Bruiser Aphelios

Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 73.5% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.

UnitItemGamesTop 4vs. compvs. all boards
ApheliosApheliosGuinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's Rageblade611100.0%+26.5+45.0
Infinity EdgeInfinity Edge446100.0%+26.5+42.3
Bard Bard Jeweled GauntletJeweled Gauntlet459100.0%+26.5+44.8

Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.

Emblems for Bruiser Aphelios

The most played emblem here is Noxus Emblem, usually on Volibear .

Noxus EmblemNoxus EmblemOn Volibear · 1 games
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Bruiser Aphelios items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Aphelios need in Bruiser Aphelios?

Build Infinity Edge, Deathblade, and Guinsoo's Rageblade on Aphelios. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 7 games.

What are the best items for Bruiser Aphelios?

Aphelios: Infinity Edge, Deathblade, and Guinsoo's Rageblade. Bard : Spear of Shojin, Void Staff, and Jeweled Gauntlet. Volibear : Bloodthirster, Striker's Flail, and Sterak's Gage.

Which components should I take first for Bruiser Aphelios?

Prioritise B.F. Sword and Recurve Bow. They go into the most items Bruiser Aphelios builds, so taking them early lets you finish Aphelios items on time.

Who should hold items in Bruiser Aphelios?

Itemize Aphelios, Bard , and Volibear . Put your first completed damage items on Aphelios.

What is the best emblem for Bruiser Aphelios?

Noxus Emblem is the most played emblem in Bruiser Aphelios, usually given to Volibear .