Avg Place
4.13
1st Place
20.5%
Top 4
56.5%
ApheliosTFT Comps
Set 18
Lunar
Rapidfire
4 CostSetSet 18
Matches500,000
TierAll Tiers
RankAll Ranks
Last UpdatedSep 1, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
The best Aphelios team comp features Lunar , Rapidfire , Riftbeast , Ravager , Summoner , Vanguard , Emerald Aspect , Attuned , and Thornmaiden with a 87.67% win rate. The most popular Aphelios comp uses Lunar , Rapidfire , Riftbeast , Ravager , Summoner , Vanguard , Emerald Aspect , and Thornmaiden and is picked 0.63% of the time in TFT Set 18.
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Explore the best TFT team compositions featuring Aphelios as a core unit in your lineup. Our analysis covers 7 viable team comps that include Aphelios, with an average win rate of 71.48% across all compositions. The top performing Aphelios comp achieves an impressive 83.41% win rate, built around Defender, Elderwood, Fae traits, while alternative builds leverage Defender, Inferno. This comprehensive table shows every competitive team composition using Aphelios, sorted by win rate to help you find the strongest builds for climbing ranked. Each composition displays the complete champion lineup, optimal item builds for carry units, all active traits with breakpoints, and detailed performance statistics including average placement, win rate, first place rate, and pick rate. Toggle between 8 and 9 champion compositions using the filters above to match your preferred board state.
Avg Place 2.75 | Top 4 83.41% | First Place 30.16% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games1,249 Gold value85 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:37 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline  ★★★  ★★★    ★★★ ★★★ ★★Backline  ★★★    ★★★     Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsOrnnUsed in 20.0% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor87.8% Top 42.45 Avg Place KayleUsed in 19.1% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap84.8% Top 42.80 Avg Place LeonaUsed in 9.3% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves91.4% Top 42.41 Avg Place Star-up priority      | ||||||
Avg Place 2.75 | Top 4 81.33% | First Place 30.49% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games481 Gold value98 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:45 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★   ★★★ ★★★ ★★Backline  ★★★  ★★★★★   Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsKayleUsed in 32.2% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet87.9% Top 42.43 Avg Place SejuaniUsed in 16.4% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor87.6% Top 42.57 Avg Place ShenUsed in 12.1% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves85.4% Top 42.66 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
Avg Place 2.67 | Top 4 81.11% | First Place 30.28% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games184 Gold value101 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:25 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★ ★★   Backline ★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsKayleUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap93.7% Top 41.96 Avg Place SejuaniUsed in 11.4% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor93.1% Top 42.29 Avg Place ApheliosUsed in 8.2% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury87.9% Top 42.33 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 2.86 | Top 4 81.06% | First Place 28.61% | Moderate Contested Risk | |||
Games458 Gold value125 gold Avg exit round5-7 Avg game length36:35 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★ ★★★   ★★★  Backline  ★★   ★★ ★★ Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsRengarUsed in 44.3% of this comp’s games Edge of NightGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's Resolve87.3% Top 42.63 Avg Place Kha'ZixUsed in 41.0% of this comp’s games Edge of NightHand Of JusticeRabadon's Deathcap84.4% Top 42.84 Avg Place HecarimUsed in 13.5% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor84.8% Top 42.63 Avg Place Star-up priority    | ||||||
Avg Place 3.50 | Top 4 64.99% | First Place 22.20% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games470 Gold value97 gold Avg exit round5-5 Avg game length35:01 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★★★★★★★★Backline ★★★★★★ ★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsKayleUsed in 16.4% of this comp’s games Giant SlayerGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap78.4% Top 42.88 Avg Place ShenUsed in 14.9% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves63.2% Top 43.46 Avg Place SejuaniUsed in 11.7% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor72.8% Top 42.95 Avg Place Star-up priority | ||||||
Avg Place 4.04 | Top 4 59.49% | First Place 9.46% | High Contested Risk | |||
Games517 Gold value52 gold Avg exit round5-4 Avg game length34:23 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★   ★★  ★★ Backline ★★ ★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsApheliosUsed in 43.3% of this comp’s games Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury66.6% Top 43.74 Avg Place LilliaUsed in 21.7% of this comp’s games Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor69.5% Top 43.60 Avg Place GnarUsed in 8.9% of this comp’s games Thief's Gloves58.9% Top 44.17 Avg Place Star-up priority  | ||||||
Avg Place 4.59 | Top 4 48.95% | First Place 5.40% | Severe Contested Risk | |||
Games2,216 Gold value80 gold Avg exit round5-3 Avg game length33:01 Dmg to players0 Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk Frontline & backlineFrontline ★★★★  ★★  ★★ Backline  ★★ ★★ ★★  Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout. Carry buildsApheliosUsed in 19.9% of this comp’s games DeathbladeGiant SlayerRed Buff56.7% Top 44.25 Avg Place SentinelUsed in 14.3% of this comp’s games Protector's VowProtector's VowWarmogs Armor58.8% Top 44.13 Avg Place BramblebackUsed in 10.4% of this comp’s games Edge of NightQuicksilverSterak's Gage61.5% Top 43.99 Avg Place Star-up priority   | ||||||
2.75
Avg Place83.41%
Top 4 Rate30.16%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games1,249
Gold value85 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:37
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Leona★★★Ornn★★★Rakan★★★Sejuani★★Hecarim
★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Xayah★★★KayleAphelios
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
OrnnUsed in 20.0% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor87.8% Top 42.45 Avg Place
KayleUsed in 19.1% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap84.8% Top 42.80 Avg Place
LeonaUsed in 9.3% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves91.4% Top 42.41 Avg Place
Star-up priority
2.75
Avg Place81.33%
Top 4 Rate30.49%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games481
Gold value98 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:45
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Leona★★★Sejuani★★★Shen★★Diana
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Varus★★★Kayle★★ApheliosAlune
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
KayleUsed in 32.2% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet87.9% Top 42.43 Avg Place
SejuaniUsed in 16.4% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor87.6% Top 42.57 Avg Place
ShenUsed in 12.1% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves85.4% Top 42.66 Avg Place
Star-up priority
2.67
Avg Place81.11%
Top 4 Rate30.28%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games184
Gold value101 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:25
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Leona★★★Sejuani★★★Shen★★Diana★★Amumu
★★★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Kayle★★ApheliosAlune
★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
KayleUsed in 13.0% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeJeweled GauntletRabadon's Deathcap93.7% Top 41.96 Avg Place
SejuaniUsed in 11.4% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor93.1% Top 42.29 Avg Place
ApheliosUsed in 8.2% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury87.9% Top 42.33 Avg Place
Star-up priority
2.86
Avg Place81.06%
Top 4 Rate28.61%
First PlaceModerate Contested Risk
Games458
Gold value125 gold
Avg exit round5-7
Avg game length36:35
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskModerate Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Diana★★★Hecarim★★★Kha'Zix★★★RengarKennen
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★LeBlanc★★Aphelios★★Ezreal
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
RengarUsed in 44.3% of this comp’s games
Edge of NightGuinsoo's RagebladeTitan's Resolve87.3% Top 42.63 Avg Place
Kha'ZixUsed in 41.0% of this comp’s games
Edge of NightHand Of JusticeRabadon's Deathcap84.4% Top 42.84 Avg Place
HecarimUsed in 13.5% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor84.8% Top 42.63 Avg Place
Star-up priority
3.50
Avg Place64.99%
Top 4 Rate22.20%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games470
Gold value97 gold
Avg exit round5-5
Avg game length35:01
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★★Leona★★★Sejuani★★★Shen★★DianaAmumu
★★★★★★★★★★★Backline★★★Varus★★★Kayle★★Aphelios
★★★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
KayleUsed in 16.4% of this comp’s games
Giant SlayerGuinsoo's RagebladeRabadon's Deathcap78.4% Top 42.88 Avg Place
ShenUsed in 14.9% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves63.2% Top 43.46 Avg Place
SejuaniUsed in 11.7% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor72.8% Top 42.95 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.04
Avg Place59.49%
Top 4 Rate9.46%
First PlaceHigh Contested Risk
Games517
Gold value52 gold
Avg exit round5-4
Avg game length34:23
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskHigh Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Ornn★★Alistar★★LilliaGnar
★★★★★★Backline★★Xayah★★LeBlanc★★ApheliosAlune
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
ApheliosUsed in 43.3% of this comp’s games
Guinsoo's RagebladeInfinity EdgeKraken's Fury66.6% Top 43.74 Avg Place
LilliaUsed in 21.7% of this comp’s games
Gargoyle StoneplateSpirit VisageWarmogs Armor69.5% Top 43.60 Avg Place
GnarUsed in 8.9% of this comp’s games
Thief's Gloves58.9% Top 44.17 Avg Place
Star-up priority
4.59
Avg Place48.95%
Top 4 Rate5.40%
First PlaceSevere Contested Risk
Games2,216
Gold value80 gold
Avg exit round5-3
Avg game length33:01
Dmg to players0
Contested RiskSevere Contested Risk
Frontline & backline
Frontline★★Diana★★Hecarim★★Brambleback★★SentinelTaric
★★★★★★★★Backline★★Mama Beak★★Aphelios★★Zyra
★★★★★★Grouped by unit role — not a recommended board layout.
Carry builds
ApheliosUsed in 19.9% of this comp’s games
DeathbladeGiant SlayerRed Buff56.7% Top 44.25 Avg Place
SentinelUsed in 14.3% of this comp’s games
Protector's VowProtector's VowWarmogs Armor58.8% Top 44.13 Avg Place
BramblebackUsed in 10.4% of this comp’s games
Edge of NightQuicksilverSterak's Gage61.5% Top 43.99 Avg Place
Star-up priority
Aphelios Comp Trait Synergies in TFT Set 18
Rapidfire86%64.1% WR
Lunar86%60.3% WR
Defender71%75.7% WR
Solar57%79.2% WR
Elderwood43%77.4% WR
Vanguard43%63.7% WR
Primary Synergies
Aphelios excels in compositions that leverage Rapidfire, Lunar, Defender synergies. The Rapidfire trait appears in 86% of Aphelios comps with a 64.1% average win rate. Building around these core traits provides consistent performance and flexible itemization options throughout the game.
Supporting Traits
Supporting traits like Solar, Elderwood, Vanguard complement Aphelios comps by providing additional utility and stat bonuses. These secondary synergies often activate naturally when building your core composition, adding defensive or offensive capabilities without requiring dedicated slots.
How to Play the Best Aphelios Comp
Stage 2-3Early Game
Start your game by picking up Leona, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah, Kayle, Sejuani. These 1-2 cost units form the foundation of this 83.4% win rate composition, providing early trait activations and board stability. Focus on building economy while collecting these pieces.
Stage 3-4Mid Game
Transition your board around Stage 3-4 by adding Hecarim. These 3-cost units are crucial for this composition's power spike and help complete key trait breakpoints. Level to 6-7 and stabilize your board.
ItemsBest in Slot Items for This Aphelios Comp
For optimal Aphelios itemization in this Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize equipping Rakan with Thief's Gloves. Secondary item holders include Xayah (Deathblade, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Red Buff); Leona (Thief's Gloves); Ornn (Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage, Warmogs Armor); Sejuani (Thief's Gloves); Hecarim (Thief's Gloves); Kayle (Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet, Rabadon's Deathcap); Aphelios (Infinity Edge, Quicksilver, Red Buff). Focus on collecting the right components during carousel rounds and PvE stages to complete these Best in Slot (BiS) items for maximum damage output and survivability.
PriorityTop Components to Look for on Carousel
Sparring Gloves×11 items
Recurve Bow×6 items
Needlessly Large Rod×5 items
B.F. Sword×3 items
When playing this Aphelios Defender/Elderwood/Fae comp, prioritize Sparring Gloves, Recurve Bow, Needlessly Large Rod, B.F. Sword during carousel rounds and PvE stages. Sparring Gloves is the most valuable component, appearing in 11 of the core items for this composition. Early carousel priority should focus on these key components to ensure you can complete your carry items by mid-game. If contested, look for completed items or flexible components that can pivot into multiple BiS options.
Pivot Suggestions
When playing Aphelios in TFT Set 18, the Defender/Elderwood/Fae composition with a 83.4% win rate is often the strongest choice. However, in competitive lobbies, other players may contest key units, making it difficult to 2-star your carries. Knowing when and how to pivot to alternative Aphelios team comps is essential for maintaining a top 4 placement. Below are the best pivot compositions that share core units with the optimal Aphelios build, allowing for a smooth transition without sacrificing too much board strength.
Pivot Option 1: Defender/Inferno/Lunar
81.3% WR50% overlap
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This Defender/Inferno/Lunar composition shares 50% of its units with the best Aphelios comp, achieving a 81.3% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah from your board and replace them with Alune, Diana, Shen, Varus. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Aphelios's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 2: Defender/Inferno/Lunar
81.1% WR50% overlap
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Sell these units
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This Defender/Inferno/Lunar composition shares 50% of its units with the best Aphelios comp, achieving a 81.1% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah from your board and replace them with Alune, Diana, Shen, Amumu. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Aphelios's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
Pivot Option 3: Defender/Inferno/Rapidfire
65.0% WR50% overlap
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This Defender/Inferno/Rapidfire composition shares 50% of its units with the best Aphelios comp, achieving a 65.0% win rate. You'll need to sell Hecarim, Ornn, Rakan, Xayah from your board and replace them with Diana, Shen, Varus, Amumu. Consider this pivot early (Stage 3) before fully committing to the contested build. This flexibility makes it an excellent backup plan when Aphelios's primary composition is heavily contested in your lobby.
When to Pivot Your Aphelios TFT Comp
Recognizing when to pivot is just as important as knowing what to pivot to. Scout your lobby early and often - if you see 2 or more players building the same Aphelios composition, consider transitioning to one of these alternative builds. The best time to pivot is typically during Stage 3-4, before you've fully committed your gold and items to the contested build. Remember that a completed pivot comp with 2-star units will almost always outperform a contested comp stuck at 1-star. Use these Aphelios pivot strategies to adapt to your lobby and secure consistent top 4 finishes in TFT Set 18.
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Aphelios Set 18 Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest win rate Aphelios team comp?
The highest win rate Aphelios team comp features Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Hecarim, Zyra, Brambleback, Mama Beak, Sentinel, and Taric with a 87.67% win rate. This comp utilizes the Lunar, Rapidfire, Riftbeast, Ravager, Summoner, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, Attuned, and Thornmaiden traits and is picked 0.33% of the time.
Which Aphelios team comp is most popular?
The most popular Aphelios team comp uses Aphelios, Diana, Hecarim, Zyra, Brambleback, Mama Beak, Sentinel, and Taric with a pick rate of 0.63%. This composition features the Lunar, Rapidfire, Riftbeast, Ravager, Summoner, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, and Thornmaiden traits and has a 48.95% win rate.
Which Aphelios TFT team comp has the highest first place rate?
The Aphelios comp with the highest first place rate includes Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Kayle, Leona, Sejuani, Shen, and Varus and achieves first place 30.49% of the time. This comp uses the Defender, Inferno, Lunar, Rapidfire, Solar, and Attuned traits and has a 81.33% overall win rate.
Which Aphelios comp has the best average placement?
The Aphelios comp with the best average placement features Alune, Aphelios, Diana, Hecarim, Zyra, Brambleback, Mama Beak, Sentinel, and Taric with an average placement of 0.00. This team comp utilizes the Lunar, Rapidfire, Riftbeast, Ravager, Summoner, Vanguard, Emerald Aspect, Attuned, and Thornmaiden traits and maintains a 87.67% win rate.
What are the most common TFT traits used in Aphelios TFT comps?
The most common traits found in Aphelios comps are Lunar, Rapidfire, Defender, Attuned, and Vanguard. These traits appear frequently across top-performing Aphelios team compositions and provide strong synergies with Aphelios's abilities and playstyle.
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