Defender Aphelios Items & Builds
What Aphelios and the rest of Defender Aphelios should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Aphelios build
100.0%- Top component
- B.F. Sword
- Itemized units
- 4
- Top emblem
- Arcanist Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 77.8%
Best item builds in Defender Aphelios
1,924 ranked gamesAphelios does best with Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Deathblade in this comp: 100.0% top 4 over 16 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Aphelios| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best | 100.0% | 16 | 1% |
Bard | Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 3 | 0% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 0% |
 | 100.0% | 2 | 0% |
Few full builds tracked for Bard in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Nidalee | Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 4 | 0% |
  | 100.0% | 1 | 0% |
  | 100.0% | 1 | 0% |
Few full builds tracked for Nidalee in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Neeko| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  Best | 100.0% | 12 | 1% |
Component priority for Defender Aphelios
The builds above lean hardest on B.F. Sword and Negatron Cloak, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Aphelios items on time.
B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Needlessly Large Rod
Recurve Bow
Tear of the Goddess
Giant's Belt
Chain Vest
Sparring Gloves
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Defender 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.
Add the components you hold to get a slam plan.
Who holds items in Defender Aphelios
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 77.8% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aphelios | Guinsoo's Rageblade | 1,751 | 100.0% | +22.2 | +45.0 |
 Infinity Edge | 1,608 | 100.0% | +22.2 | +42.3 | |
| Kraken's Fury | 1,493 | 100.0% | +22.2 | +39.7 | |
| Neeko | Sunfire Cape | 1,322 | 100.0% | +22.2 | +50.3 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for Defender Aphelios
The most played emblem here is Arcanist Emblem, usually on Nidalee .
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Defender Aphelios items FAQ – TFT Set 16
What items does Aphelios need in Defender Aphelios?
Build Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Deathblade on Aphelios. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 16 games.
What are the best items for Defender Aphelios?
Aphelios: Kraken's Fury, Guinsoo's Rageblade, and Deathblade. Bard : Rabadon's Deathcap, Archangel's Staff, and Spear of Shojin. Nidalee : Hextech Gunblade, Hand Of Justice, and Jeweled Gauntlet.
Which components should I take first for Defender Aphelios?
Prioritise B.F. Sword and Negatron Cloak. They go into the most items Defender Aphelios builds, so taking them early lets you finish Aphelios items on time.
Who should hold items in Defender Aphelios?
Itemize Aphelios, Bard , and Nidalee . Put your first completed damage items on Aphelios.
What is the best emblem for Defender Aphelios?
Arcanist Emblem is the most played emblem in Defender Aphelios, usually given to Nidalee .