- Win Rate
- 49.5%
- Pick Rate
- 29.3%
- KDA
- 2.47
Apollo Counters
- Skill Level
- All Skill Levels
- Matches
- 35,170
- Version
- 6860
- Last Updated
- Nov 5, 2026 UTC
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
How to counter Apollo: pick Graves, Paige, Baba. Graves wins 59.3% of its games against Apollo. The items that win most against Apollo: Cheat Death, Colossus, Phantom Strike. Avoid Mirage, Pocket into Apollo.
How to counter Apollo
Nov 5 Patch · 35,170 gamesThe heroes that beat Apollo most often are Graves, Paige, and Baba. Graves wins 59.3% of its games against Apollo.
- Draft a counter
Graves, Paige, and Baba beat Apollo more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 59.3% of the head-to-head games.
- Buy the right items
Against Apollo, Cheat Death, Colossus, and Phantom Strike gain the most win rate. Cheat Death is +1.2 points over a typical item.
- Respect the damage
Apollo is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team.
- Commit or don't chase
Apollo rarely dies. Half-hearted chases waste time, so only go in with crowd control ready.
Best items against Apollo
When Apollo is on the enemy team, Cheat Death, Colossus, and Phantom Strike win the most compared with how items usually do against Apollo. Cheat Death leads at +1.2 points.
| Item | WR vs Apollo | Lift | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cheat Death | 57.0% | +1.2 | 5,764 |
 Colossus | 58.3% | +1.1 | 5,923 |
 Phantom Strike | 57.9% | +1.1 | 5,294 |
 Juggernaut | 56.4% | +1.0 | 18,708 |
 Siphon Bullets | 58.5% | +1.0 | 15,212 |
 Weapon Shielding | 51.0% | +0.9 | 7,608 |
 Plated Armor | 52.5% | +0.8 | 11,768 |
 Leech | 55.7% | +0.7 | 15,388 |
Lift = how many more points of win rate the item has when facing Apollo, compared with the average item facing Apollo. Items need 500+ games and a 2% pick rate.
Heroes that counter Apollo
Nov 5 Patch · 35,170 gamesPick these into Apollo
Win rate of the hero on each row in games against Apollo (at least 300 games). Tap a hero for the full head-to-head matchup.
Every Apollo matchup →When to fight Apollo
Apollo is about as strong at every game length (48.6%–49.7%).
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How to counter Apollo: FAQ (Nov 5 Patch)
Who counters Apollo?
Graves (59.3%), Paige (57.6%), and Baba (56.9%) have the best win rates against Apollo (each counter's own win rate in the matchup, from 117,067+ games for the top pick).
What items counter Apollo?
Against Apollo, these items gain the most win rate compared with a typical item: Cheat Death (+1.2), Colossus (+1.1), Phantom Strike (+1.1), and Juggernaut (+1.0).
How do you beat Apollo?
Graves, Paige, and Baba beat Apollo more often than any other heroes. Graves wins 59.3% of the head-to-head games. Against Apollo, Cheat Death, Colossus, and Phantom Strike gain the most win rate. Cheat Death is +1.2 points over a typical item. Apollo is near the top of the roster for kills or damage. Don't take even fights alone; build defense and fight with your team. Apollo rarely dies. Half-hearted chases waste time, so only go in with crowd control ready.
Which heroes should not be picked into Apollo?
Apollo beats Mirage (54.6%), Pocket (54.3%), and Mina (54.0%) most often (Apollo's win rate in each matchup).
When is Apollo strongest?
Apollo is about as strong at every game length (48.6%–49.7%).