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Aphelios Runes

The top Aphelios runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, Cut Down for Aphelios's primary runes. Aphelios's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Cash Back and Cosmic Insight. These Aphelios rune choices provide the best Aphelios rune build for ranked.

  • Aphelios passive ability - The Hitman and the Seer - League of Legends
    The Hitman and the Seer

    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.

  • Aphelios Q ability - Weapon Abilites - League of Legends
    Weapon Abilites

    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
  • Aphelios W ability - Phase - League of Legends
    Phase

    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
  • Aphelios E ability - Weapon Queue System - League of Legends
    Weapon Queue System

    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
  • Aphelios R ultimate ability - Moonlight Vigil - League of Legends
    Moonlight Vigil

    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
Classes:
  • Marksman
49.89%Win Rate
Aphelios C tier

Aphelios performs best with Lethal Tempo as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Aphelios include Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 5 Aphelios games.

This alternative Aphelios rune build uses Conqueror as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Aphelios and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Aphelios Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Aphelios runes?

The best Aphelios runes in patch 25.23 are Lethal Tempo, Triumph, Legend: Bloodline, and Cut Down for the primary tree, and Cash Back and Cosmic Insight for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Aphelios.

What keystone should I use on Aphelios?

Lethal Tempo is the best keystone rune for Aphelios. This keystone synergizes well with Aphelios's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Aphelios's secondary runes?

Aphelios's best secondary runes are Cash Back and Cosmic Insight. These secondary runes complement Aphelios's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Aphelios?

Yes, Aphelios can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Lethal Tempo is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.