Aphelios the Weapon of the Faithful
Emerging from moonlight's shadow with weapons drawn, Aphelios kills the enemies of his faith in brooding silence—speaking only through the certainty of his aim, and the firing of each gun. Though fueled by a poison that renders him mute, he is guided by his sister Alune. From her distant temple sanctuary, she pushes an arsenal of moonstone weapons into his hands. For as long as the moon shines overhead, Aphelios will never be alone.
The Hitman and the Seer
Aphelios wields 5 Lunari Weapons made by his sister Alune. He has access to two at a time: one main-hand and one off-hand. Each weapon has a unique Basic Attack and Ability. Attacks and abilities consume a weapon's ammo. When out of ammo, Aphelios discards the weapon and Alune summons the next of the 5.
Weapon Abilites
Aphelios has 5 different activated abilities, based on his main-hand weapon:
Calibrum (Rifle): Long range shot that marks its target for a long-range follow-up attack.
Severum (Scythe Pistol): Run fast while attacking nearby enemies with both weapons.
Gravitum (Cannon): Root all enemies slowed by this weapon.
Infernum (Flamethrower): Blast enemies in a cone and attack them with your off-hand weapon.
Crescendum (Chakram): Deploy a sentry that shoots your off-hand weapon.Cost:- 60
Cooldown:- 9
Range:- 1450
Phase
Aphelios swaps his main-hand gun with his off-hand gun, replacing his basic attack and activated ability.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 1
Range:- 250
Weapon Queue System
Aphelios has no third ability. This slot shows the next weapon Alune will give him. Weapon order begins fixed but may change over game time -- when a weapon is out of ammo it goes to the end of the order.
Cost:- 0
Cooldown:- 0
Range:- 1000
Moonlight Vigil
Fire a concentrated blast of moonlight that explodes on enemy champions. Applies the unique effect of Aphelios' main-hand gun.
Cost:- 100
Cooldown:- 120/
- 110/
- 100
Range:- 1300
- Marksman
Patch 26.1 Aphelios Changes
Quick overview of Aphelios's optimal setup in League of Legends. Aphelios's top build includes Chainlaced Crushers, The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, using Conqueror, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline for maximum effectiveness. Aphelios performs well against Varus, Corki, Kaisa but struggles against Yasuo, Samira, Lucian.
- Aphelios's Top Build
- Aphelios's Best Runes
- Aphelios's Top Matchups
- Aphelios's Counters
Aphelios's base statistics in League of Legends. Aphelios has 600 base health, 55 attack damage, 26 armor, and 30 magic resist. Understanding Aphelios's stats is crucial for maximizing Aphelios's effectiveness in lane and team fights. Compare Aphelios's stats against other champions to see how Aphelios ranks.
AP:0
AD:55(2.3 per level)
AS:0(2.1 per level)
Crit Chance:0%
Mana:348(42 per level)
Mana Regen:6(0.4 per level)
Health:600(102 per level)
Health Regen:3(0.55 per level)
Armor:26(4.2 per level)
MR:30(1.3 per level)
Speed:325
Attack Range:550(550 per level)
Aphelios Early vs Late Game Performance's win rate varies throughout the game based on match duration. Aphelios Early vs Late Game Performance peaks at 54.76% win rate in 35 minute games, while performing lowest at 37.50% in 50+ minute games. Understanding Aphelios Early vs Late Game Performance's power spikes across game duration helps optimize your playstyle and decision-making.
Aphelios's performance across key metrics in League of Legends. Early Game: 18.0%, Late Game: 96.5%, Objective Control: 57.4%, Supportive Strength: 26.4%, Creep Farming: 83.7%, Damage: 93.0%. These percentile rankings show how Aphelios compares to other champions in each category.
Champions similar to Aphelios include Samira, Graves, Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, ability kits, or strategic roles as Aphelios in League of Legends. If you enjoy playing Aphelios, consider trying these champions to expand your champion pool while maintaining a familiar playstyle.
Aphelios demonstrates unique performance characteristics, with win rates showing a 5.8% decrease from Iron to Diamond tiers. This pattern suggests that Aphelios may be more accessible for newer players while facing increased difficulty against higher-skilled opponents. In Iron tier, Aphelios achieves a 53.0% win rate, which gradually declines to 47.2% in Diamond. This trend often indicates that Aphelios's strengths can be more effectively countered by experienced players who understand the champion's weaknesses and trading patterns. The declining performance (Iron (53.0%), Bronze (52.2%), Silver (51.4%), Gold (51.4%), Platinum (50.5%)) suggests that while Aphelios can be effective in lower ranks where opponents may not exploit vulnerabilities, higher-tier players are better equipped to neutralize Aphelios's advantages. However, this doesn't mean Aphelios is unviable at higher ranks - rather, it requires more sophisticated strategies, better macro play, and careful matchup selection. Players at higher elos should focus on understanding when to pick Aphelios, how to play around counters, and maximizing value in favorable matchups. Success with Aphelios at higher levels demands strong game sense, positioning, and the ability to adapt playstyle based on team compositions and enemy picks.
When to Pick Aphelios
Strengths
- Solid win rate (50.75%) shows reliable performance
- Strong matchups against Varus and Corki
- Optimal rune setup achieves 66.7% win rate
- Consistent performance throughout all game phases
Weaknesses
- Struggles against Yasuo (40.5% enemy WR)
- Requires safe laning to reach power spikes
- Requires proper positioning and cooldown management
- Can be punished by coordinated team play
Strategic Tips
Pick Aphelios into favorable matchups like Varus where you can dominate lane and snowball your lead.
Use the optimal $Precision + $Inspiration rune setup for a $66.7% win rate.
Learn your champion's key item and level power spikes to maximize fight potential.
Aphelios Overview - Frequently Asked Questions
What tier is Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios is currently A tier in League of Legends patch 26.1. Aphelios ranks among the top champions in the current meta.
What is Aphelios's win rate?
Aphelios has a 50.75% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.1. This win rate is calculated across all ranks and reflects Aphelios's overall performance in ranked games.
Which champions are similar to Aphelios?
Champions similar to Aphelios include Samira, Graves, and Kayle. These champions share similar playstyles, abilities, or roles as Aphelios in League of Legends.
How does Aphelios perform during different match durations?
Aphelios's performance varies throughout the game. Early game strength, mid game power spikes, and late game scaling all contribute to Aphelios's overall effectiveness. Check the match duration win rate chart to see Aphelios's performance at different game lengths.