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Abilities
E
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.
Passive
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.
Q
Weapon Abilites
Aphelios has 5 different activated abilities, based on his main-hand weapon:<br><br>Calibrum (Rifle): Long range shot that marks its target for a long-range follow-up attack.<br>Severum (Scythe Pistol): Run fast while attacking nearby enemies with both weapons.<br>Gravitum (Cannon): Root all enemies slowed by this weapon.<br>Infernum (Flamethrower): Blast enemies in a cone and attack them with your off-hand weapon.<br>Crescendum (Chakram): Deploy a sentry that shoots your off-hand weapon.<br>
R (Ultimate)
Moonlight Vigil
Fire a concentrated blast of moonlight that explodes on enemy champions. Applies the unique effect of Aphelios' main-hand gun.
W
Phase
Aphelios swaps his main-hand gun with his off-hand gun, replacing his basic attack and activated ability.
Playing As Aphelios
- -Each of Aphelios' weapons have different strengths, so try to find the right situation for your current weapons.
Playing Against Aphelios
- -Each of Aphelios' weapons have different weaknesses, try to exploit the ones that work best for your champion. Watch out for the purple Gravity gun, it can root you.
Lore
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.
About 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.
How to Play Aphelios
Playing Aphelioseffectively comes down to understanding the champion's role, combo patterns, and power spikes. As a marksman, Aphelios benefits from the recommended runes and core items shown above, which reflect the current meta across ranked play.
Strengths & Ally Tips
- Each of Aphelios' weapons have different strengths, so try to find the right situation for your current weapons.
Playing Against Aphelios
- Each of Aphelios' weapons have different weaknesses, try to exploit the ones that work best for your champion. Watch out for the purple Gravity gun, it can root you.
Aphelios Counters and Matchups
Aphelios's toughest matchup this patch is Katarina. Conversely, Aphelios performs strongly into TahmKench.
Difficulty and Who Should Play Aphelios
Riot rates Aphelios's difficulty at 10/10. Aphelios rewards mastery and has a steep learning curve — expect to spend dozens of games before seeing the payoff.