Aphelios Champion Guide: Master the 5 Weapons of the Lunari Marksman
The Ultimate Aphelios Guide: League of Legends
Aphelios is a unique marksman who wields five different weapons, cycling between two at any time. Each weapon has 50 ammunition and unique abilities, making him one of the most complex champions in League of Legends.
Core Mechanics:
- Always has two weapons (active and off-hand)
- Each weapon has 50 ammunition
- Basic attacks use 1 ammunition
- Abilities (Q) cost 10 ammunition
- Weapon abilities don't share cooldowns
- Gains stats instead of ability levels
The Five Weapons:
- Calibrum (Green) - Sniper Rifle
- Extended range (+100 units)
- Marks targets for long-range follow-up attacks
- Q: Fires a damaging energy bolt
- Severum (Red) - Pistol
- Projectile-less attacks
- Lifesteal that converts to shield
- Q: Rapid-fire attacks with movement speed boost
- Gravitum (Purple) - Cannon
- Applies 30% slowing effect
- Q: Roots slowed targets for 1 second
- Infernum (Blue) - Flamethrower
- Deals splash damage behind targets
- Q: Cone attack with off-hand follow-up
- Crescendum (White) - Chakram
- Boomerang attacks
- Faster returns = higher DPS
- Q: Places turret that uses off-hand weapon
Ultimate Ability (R):
- Effect changes based on main weapon
- Calibrum: Applies marks for bonus damage
- Severum: Heals for 250-500 HP
- Gravitum: 99% slow + enhanced root
- Infernum: AoE splash damage
- Crescendum: Generates chakrams
Skill Order Priority:
- Q (Attack Damage)
- E (Lethality)
- W (Attack Speed)
Optimal Build Path:
- Start: Doran's Blade + Health Potion
- Core: Kraken Slayer > Collector > Infinity Edge
- Situational: Bloodthirster, Guardian Angel, Lord Dominik's
Key Weapon Combinations:
- Red + White: Highest DPS
- Blue + Purple: Strong CC chain
- Green + Purple: Long-range control
- Red + Blue: Sustained teamfight damage
By understanding these mechanics and combinations, you'll have a significant advantage over opponents who may not fully comprehend Aphelios's capabilities.