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 D Tier
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Best Aphelios build
Guinsoo's RagebladeDeathbladeDeathblade100.0%
Top component
Giant's Belt
Itemized units
5
Top emblem
Freljord Emblem
Top 4 rate
100.0%

Best item builds in Bruiser Aphelios

11 ranked games

Aphelios does best with Guinsoo's Rageblade and 2× Deathblade in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.

ApheliosAphelios
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Guinsoo's RagebladeDeathbladeDeathblade100.0%436%
Infinity EdgeGuinsoo's RagebladeKraken's Fury100.0%327%
Kraken's FuryGuinsoo's RagebladeInfinity Edge100.0%218%

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

Bard Bard
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Radiant Jeweled GauntletSpear of ShojinArchangel's Staff100.0%436%
Archangel's StaffJeweled GauntletNashor's Tooth100.0%327%
Archangel's StaffVoid StaffNashor's Tooth100.0%218%

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

SionSion
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Warmog's ArmorSpirit VisageBramble Vest100.0%436%
Sunfire CapeBramble VestDragon's Claw100.0%327%
Sunfire CapeGargoyle StoneplateSpirit Visage100.0%218%

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

ShenShen
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Thief's GlovesAdaptive HelmStriker's Flail100.0%327%

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

WukongWukong
BuildTop 4GamesShare
Spirit VisageIonic SparkFreljord Emblem100.0%327%

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

Component priority for Bruiser Aphelios

The builds above lean hardest on Giant's Belt and Tear of the Goddess, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Aphelios items on time.

  • Giant's BeltGiant's Belt17%
  • Tear of the GoddessTear of the Goddess14%
  • B.F. SwordB.F. Sword13%
  • Needlessly Large RodNeedlessly Large Rod13%
  • Chain VestChain Vest11%
  • Recurve BowRecurve Bow11%
  • Negatron CloakNegatron Cloak10%
  • Sparring GlovesSparring Gloves9%
  • SpatulaSpatula2%

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

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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 100.0% 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 Rageblade11100.0%±0.0+39.3
DeathbladeDeathblade8100.0%±0.0+44.4
Bard Bard Archangel's StaffArchangel's Staff9100.0%±0.0+34.0
SionSionBramble VestBramble Vest8100.0%±0.0+37.6

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

Emblems for Bruiser Aphelios

The most played emblem here is Freljord Emblem, usually on Wukong.

Freljord EmblemFreljord EmblemOn Wukong · 3 games
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Bruiser Aphelios items FAQ – TFT Set 16

What items does Aphelios need in Bruiser Aphelios?

Build Guinsoo's Rageblade and 2× Deathblade on Aphelios. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.

What are the best items for Bruiser Aphelios?

Aphelios: Guinsoo's Rageblade and 2× Deathblade. Bard : Radiant Jeweled Gauntlet, Spear of Shojin, and Archangel's Staff. Sion: Warmog's Armor, Spirit Visage, and Bramble Vest.

Which components should I take first for Bruiser Aphelios?

Prioritise Giant's Belt and Tear of the Goddess. 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 Sion. Put your first completed damage items on Aphelios.

What is the best emblem for Bruiser Aphelios?

Freljord Emblem is the most played emblem in Bruiser Aphelios, usually given to Wukong.