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Aphelios Build & Runes

If you're looking for the best rune build for Aphelios we've got you covered. Below you can find the best items and runes to build for Aphelios, as determined by LeagueSpy's calculations of thousands of Plat+ League of Legends games. If you are already familiar with how to play Aphelios this is a great resource to quickly get a good rune selection for Patch 12.2. However, if you are a new Aphelios player we highly recommend reading through some of the guides above to learn why this build is strong on Aphelios!

Patch 11.20: 494917 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Precision

Domination

Second Best

47%

Win Rate 1598 Games

Precision

Domination

Third Best

49%

Win Rate 959 Games

Precision

Domination

More Aphelios Runes

Second Best

48%

Win Rate 3657 Games

Third Best

48%

Win Rate 1564 Games

Second Best

46%

Win Rate 267 Games

Second Best

42%

Win Rate 7240 Games

Third Best

51%

Win Rate 290 Games

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Passive Ability

Second Best

78%

Win Rate 9 Games

Passive Ability

Third Best

100%

Win Rate 1 Games

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Patch 12.2: 28679 matches scanned * Each section of the build is rated independently of the others

Precision

Domination

Second Best

Win Rate Games

Third Best

Win Rate Games

More Aphelios Runes

Second Best

44%

Win Rate 52 Games

Third Best

38%

Win Rate 217 Games

Second Best

47%

Win Rate 182 Games

Third Best

40%

Win Rate 73 Games

Second Best

40%

Win Rate 341 Games

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Passive Ability

Second Best

50%

Win Rate 24 Games

Passive Ability

Third Best

50%

Win Rate 2 Games

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Aphelios Counters

Learn 's counters and discover matchups where they have an advantage! When you're starting a game of League of Legends you should always keep in mind if you'll be at an advantage or disadvantage against your opponent, so you can know whether to bully them or play safe. You can find detailed breakdowns of each matchup on CounterStats, and you can also check out some Aphelios guides to see how to build and play against other champions you may find yourself up against!

This counter data is for Aphelios ADC in Plat+ games. The percent shown is the enemy champion's counter rating against Aphelios. Counter rating is our own statistic that factors in counter kills, overall kills, early lead ratio, comeback ratio, and win percent to give the whole picture of that champion's effectiveness as a counter pick.

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Aphelios Skins

Find Aphelios's skins and when they were last on sale. Never miss a sale for your favorite skin by using our Wish List feature! You can also find all Aphelios skins and chromas on Aphelios's skins page.

Skin Release Wishlist Popularity Cost

Lunar Beast Aphelios

February 4, 2021

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1350

Nightbringer Aphelios

December 12, 2019

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1350

Classic Aphelios

Original

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Aphelios' Abilities

The Hitman and the Seer Aphelios's Passive

Aphelios has access to an arsenal of 5 Moonstone Weapons, created by his sister Alune. He equips two weapons at any one time, one as his main weapon and one as his off-hand. Each weapon has a unique basic attack and passive effect.

Aphelios begins the game with Calibrum as his main weapon and Severum in his off-hand, with Gravitum, Infernum and Crescendum queued in reserve. The queue order can be rearranged based on weapon usage.

Weapons spawn with 50 Moonlight for ammunition, which is consumed on basic attacks or to cast his Q abilities. Abilities that cause Aphelios to attack do not cost additional Moonlight on top of their ability cost. Once his main weapon is exhausted of Moonlight, it is moved to the end of the queue and Aphelios equips the next available weapon from his reserve.

Aphelios cannot improve his abilities with skill points. He starts the game with Phase and gains access to Q abilities at level 2. He gains access to Moonlight Vigil at level 6, which improves automatically at levels 11 and 16. Instead, Aphelios may spend his skill points to gain either 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 bonus attack damage, 6 / 12 / 18 / 24 / 30 / 36% bonus attack speed or 4.5 / 9 / 13.5 / 18 / 22.5 / 27 lethality.

Calibrum, the Sniper Rifle Aphelios's Passive

Aphelios gains 100 bonus range while Calibrum is his main weapon. Each attack made by Aphelios will consume 1 Moonlight per attack.

Enemies damaged by Calibrum via an ability are marked for 4.5 seconds, revealing them for the duration. Aphelios's next basic attack against a marked target uses the current off-hand weapon and gains 1800 range.

This attack will consume all marks, dealing 15 (+0.2 per bonus attack damage) bonus physical damage per mark to the initial target (at level 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9). If Calibrum is the current off-hand weapon, the empowered attack uses the main weapon instead.

When Calibrum is assigned, Aphelios can use Moonshot.

Severum, the Scythe Pistol Aphelios's Passive

Basic attacks with Severum are non-projectile and have an uncancelable windup. Severum's attacks heal Aphelios for 3−10% of the post-mitigation damage dealt (depending on level), increased to 9-30% for attacks from abilities (depending on level). Each attack made by Aphelios will consume 1 Moonlight per attack.

Healing from Severum in excess of Aphelios' maximum health is converted into a shield for an amount of up to 10−140 (+6% maximum health) (depending on level), lingering for up to 30 seconds.

When Severum is assigned, Aphelios can use Onslaught.

Gravitum, the Gravity Cannon Aphelios's Passive

Gravitum applies a 30% slow that decays over 3.5 seconds. Each attack made by Aphelios will consume 1 Moonlight per attack.

When Gravitum is assigned, Aphelios can use Binding Eclipse.

Infernum, the Flamethrower Aphelios's Passive

Infernum shoots a firebolt at the target enemy unit, dealing physical damage to all enemies it passes through. Upon reaching the primary target, the firebolt splits into a cone with 4 missiles behind it that deals physical damage to enemies. The firebolt deals 110% physical damage to the primary target and 75 / 100% of that damage to secondary targets (depending on level), reduced to 23 / 30% damage against minions (depending on level). Each attack made by Aphelios will consume 1 Moonlight per attack.

Critical strikes spray 6 missiles in a 50% wider cone that deals critical damage.

When Infernum is assigned, Aphelios can use Duskwave.

Crescendum, the Chakram Aphelios's Passive

Basic attacks with Crescendum hurl the blade at the target, which lingers for 0.25 seconds before homing back to Aphelios. He is unable to declare basic attacks until he retrieves Crescendum, but the attack timer is reset once caught. Each attack made by Aphelios will consume 1 Moonlight per attack.

Whenever Aphelios casts an ability that would require him to throw Crescendum, he instead throws a spectral Chakram at his target that similarly returns to him. Aphelios accumulates the Chakrams he catches, up to 20, which last for 5 seconds or until Crescendum is out of Moonlight. Attacks against champions will refresh the lifespan on Chakrams.

Basic attacks with Crescendum are empowered to deal 0−160% AD bonus physical damage (depending on number of Chakrams) and have a 10.67% wind up percentage, decreased to 6.67% when critically striking. The bonus damage from Chakrams can critically strike.

When Crescendum is assigned, Aphelios can use Sentry.

Moonshot Aphelios's Q Ability

1450

Aphelios fires a bolt of energy in a line, dealing 60 / 76.7 / 93.3 / 110 / 126.7 / 143.3 / 160 (+0.42-0.6 per bonus attack damage) (+100% of ability power) physical damage to the first enemy hit (at level 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13).

Each use of the ability will cost 10 Moonlight + 60 Mana.
Cooldown: 10 / 9.7 / 9.3 / 9 / 8.7 / 8.3 / 8 (levels 1-13)

Onslaught Aphelios's Q Ability

550

ACTIVE: For 1.75 seconds, Aphelios gains 20% (+10% per 100 ability power) bonus movement speed and autonomously performs up to 6 (+2 per 100% bonus attack speed) attacks over the duration against the nearest visible enemy, prioritizing enemy champions.

Attacks alternate between Severum and his current off-hand weapon, each dealing 25% on-hit damage and 10−40 (+20−35% bonus attack damage) physical damage (depending on level), affected by critical strike modifiers.

Aphelios cannot cast Phase nor Moonlight Vigil during Onslaught, but he is still able to move.

Each use of the ability will cost 10 Moonlight + 60 Mana.
Cooldown: 10-8s

Binding Eclipse Aphelios's Q Ability

Aphelios expunges all enemies affected by Gravitum's slow, dealing 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 110 (+0.26-0.35 per bonus attack damage) (+70% of ability power) magic damage (at level 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13) and rooting them for 1.25 seconds.

Each use of the ability will cost 10 Moonlight + 60 Mana.
Cooldown: 12 / 11.7 / 11.3 / 11 / 10.7 / 10.3 / 10 (levels 1-13)
Effect Radius: Global

Duskwave Aphelios's Q Ability

650

Aphelios unleashes a wave of energy in a cone, dealing 25 / 31.7 / 38.3 / 45 / 51.7 / 58.3 / 65 (+0.56-0.8 per bonus attack damage) (+70% of ability power) physical damage to all enemies hit (at level 1 / 3 / 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13) and locking on to each of them. After a delay, Aphelios then fires a volley of basic attacks from his current off-hand weapon, one at each locked-on enemy, dealing 100% physical damage, affected by critical strike modifiers, and applying on-hit effects at each locked-on enemy. There is no range limit for locked-on targets.

Each use of the ability will cost 10 Moonlight + 60 Mana.
Cooldown: 9 / 8.5 / 8 / 7.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 6 (levels 1-13)

Sentry Aphelios's Q Ability

Aphelios deploys an untargetable lunar sentry that arms after 0.35 seconds, lasting for up to 20 seconds. The sentry attacks if an enemy gets in range, reducing its duration to 4 seconds and becoming targetable. Deploying a new sentry reduces the eldest's duration to 4 seconds. A sentry has 6 health and take 3 damage per ranged basic attack and 4 damage per AoE ability.

The sentry autonomously attacks the nearest visible enemy in range with a clone of Aphelios current off-hand weapon at 0.8 attack speed, dealing 31−100 (+40−60% bonus attack damage) (+50% of ability power) physical damage (depending on level). The sentry can critically strike and benefits from Aphelios' attack speed and critical strike chance. Sentry will cast at max range if cast beyond that.

Each use of the ability will cost 10 Moonlight + 60 Mana.
Cooldown: 9 / 8.5 / 8 / 7.5 / 7 / 6.5 / 6 (levels 1-13)
Target Range: 475 Effect Radius: 500

Phase Aphelios's W Ability

Aphelios switches between his main weapon and off-hand weapon.

0.8

Moonlight Vigil Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

130

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing 125 / 175 / 225 (+0.2 per bonus attack damage) (+100% of ability power) physical damage (at level 6 / 11 / 16) and locking-on to each enemy hit.

After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil. These attacks can critically strike for bonus physical damage. There is no range limit for locked-on targets.

Calibrum: Applies an empowered mark that deals 50 / 80 / 110 additional physical damage per mark (at level 6 / 11 / 16).

Severum: If at least one enemy is hit, Aphelios heals for 275 / 400 / 525 health (at level 6 / 11 / 16).

Gravitum: The initial slow is increased to 99% and Binding Eclipse will root for 1.35 seconds instead.

Infernum: Attacks splashes in a circle instead of a cone, dealing 50 / 100 / 150 (+0.3 per bonus attack damage) physical damage (at level 6 / 11 / 16) and dealing 90% of that damage. Enemies will take damage from overlapping areas.

Crescendum: 5 additional spectral chakrams return to Aphelios from the first enemy hit, for a total of 6, on top of those from other enemies hit.

Moonlight Vigil, Calibrum Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing physical damage and locking-on to each enemy hit. After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil.

Calibrum: Applies an empowered mark that deals 50 / 80 / 110 additional physical damage per mark (at level 6 / 11 / 16).

Moonlight Vigil, Crescendum Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing physical damage and locking-on to each enemy hit. After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil.

Crescendum: 5 additional spectral chakrams return to Aphelios from the first enemy hit, for a total of 6, on top of those from other enemies hit.

Moonlight Vigil, Gravitum Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing physical damage and locking-on to each enemy hit. After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil.

Gravitum: The initial slow is increased to 99% and Binding Eclipse will root for 1.35 seconds instead.

Moonlight Vigil, Infernum Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing physical damage and locking-on to each enemy hit. After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil.

Infernum: Attacks splashes in a circle instead of a cone, dealing 50 / 100 / 150 (+0.25 per bonus attack damage) in physical damage instead (at level 6 / 11 / 16). Attacks splash in a 400 unit circle instead of a cone, dealing 90% of that damage. Enemies will take damage from overlapping areas.

Moonlight Vigil, Severum Aphelios's Ultimate (R) Ability

Aphelios casts forth a lunar spotlight that stops upon illuminating an enemy champion. Alune smites the area centered on the illuminated enemy, dealing physical damage and locking-on to each enemy hit. After a delay, basic attacks will begin raining from the sky based on Aphelios' current main weapon, one upon each enemy locked-on by Moonlight Vigil.

Severum: If at least one enemy is hit, Aphelios heals for 275 / 400 / 525 health (at level 6 / 11 / 16).

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