Marksman

Aphelios

The Weapon of the Faithful

About Aphelios

Aphelios, The Weapon of the Faithful, is a powerful marksman champion in League of Legends who is mostly played in botlane of Summoner's Rift. First released on December 11, 2019 during Patch 9.24, Aphelios has become known for their ranged playstyle and physical damage output.

With 7 unique skins available, Aphelios offers plenty of customization options for players who enjoy this champion. Aphelios has a good amount of skins, including some really nice reimaginings of the character.

As a champion who uses Mana as their resource, Aphelios brings a unique set of abilities to League of Legends that makes them a great champ for any team comp.

Gameplay style

Aphelios is primarily played as a marksman, leveraging their ranged combat style to dominate in botlane. Since their release in Patch 9.24, players have come up with a bunch of different strategies and builds to maximize Aphelios's potential.

As a physical-focused champion who uses Mana to cast their abilities, Aphelios requires players to carefully manage their resources while positioning effectively to deal maximum damage. The champion's design makes them particularly effective against targets at range, dealing consistent damage throughout extended fights. High DPS.

Aphelios's story

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.

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Official Champion Spotlight

See Aphelios's abilities and gameplay in the official League of Legends Champion Spotlight.

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Learning Aphelios

Whether you're just picking up Aphelios or improving your skills, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of this marksman champion is crucial.

Champion strengths

  • Consistent damage output
  • Strong late-game scaling
  • Effective spacing tools
  • Good range for safety

Champion weaknesses

  • Weaker early game
  • Vulnerable to assassins
  • Reliant on positioning
  • Limited escape options

Aphelios currently costs 2400 BE or 880 RP, making them reasonably priced for players building a champion pool. Players looking to master Aphelios should spend time learning their unique mechanics and optimal build paths for different matchups.

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