Aphelios is a ranged marksman usually played Bot on Summoner's Rift. This guide covers Aphelios in ARAM: Aphelios is a high-damage ADC who relies on weapon management and positioning.
Aphelios ARAM Abilities
Aphelios wields two of five unique weapons at a time, each with distinct attacks and abilities that consume ammo until discarded.
Aphelios has 5 weapon-based abilities: Calibrum marks for follow-up, Severum dashes and attacks, Gravitum roots slowed enemies, Infernum blasts a cone, and Crescendum deploys a sentry.
Swaps main and off-hand guns, changing basic attacks and activated ability.
Aphelios's E slot shows his next weapon; weapons cycle to the end when out of ammo.
Fires a moonlight blast that explodes on enemies, applying the main-hand gun's unique effect.
Aphelios ARAM Playstyle & Tips
Aphelios is a high-damage ADC who relies on weapon management and positioning. In ARAM, focus on poking with Calibrum and Infernum, then clean up fights with Crescendum and Severum sustain.
Tips
Use your weapon rotation efficiently: start with Calibrum for poke, then switch to Severum for sustain in fights.
Always keep an eye on your weapon ammo to time your ultimate with the best weapon for the situation.
In ARAM, prioritize building attack damage and critical strike items like Infinity Edge and Rapid Firecannon for maximum damage.
Use your ultimate to initiate fights or pick off low-health enemies from a distance, especially with Calibrum equipped.
Position carefully behind your team's frontline to avoid getting caught out, as Aphelios has no mobility spells.
Combos
Calibrum (Q) mark + auto attack from range for poke, then follow up with Severum (Q) for lifesteal and sustained damage.
Infernum (Q) + ultimate (moonlight) for massive area-of-effect damage in teamfights.
Crescendum (Q) + auto attacks for close-range burst, then switch to Gravitum (Q) to root and finish off targets.
Aphelios ARAM Build Patch 16.13
Runes
Primary — Precision
Press the Attack
Triumph
Legend: Bloodline
Cut DownSecondary — Sorcery
Gathering Storm
Axiom ArcanistSummoners
Skill Order
Max your skills in this order
Starter Items
- 1.
Long Sword - 2.
Pickaxe - 3.
Refillable Potion
Core Items
- 1.
The Collector - 2.
Gluttonous Greaves - 3.
Infinity Edge
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple auto-attack threats
- you need kiting and dueling power
- your team lacks peel for you
Avoid when:
- enemy burst can pop shield instantly
- you prefer raw damage over survivability
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has burst assassins
- you need survivability as a crit carry
- your team lacks frontline peel
Avoid when:
- enemy team is tank heavy
- you need more raw damage output
Options
Buy / avoid tips (5)
Buy when:
- enemy has multiple tanks or bruisers
- you are a physical damage carry
- enemy team stacks armor items
Avoid when:
- enemy team is mostly squishy
- you need grievous wounds instead
Options
Aphelios ARAM FAQ
What is the best build for Aphelios in ARAM?
In ARAM, Aphelios typically builds core items like The Collector, Gluttonous Greaves, Infinity Edge and Press the Attack runes (Precision primary, Sorcery secondary).
What runes should I use for Aphelios in ARAM?
Take Press the Attack in the Precision tree as your keystone, with Sorcery as your secondary tree for Aphelios in ARAM.
How do you play Aphelios in ARAM?
Aphelios is a high-damage ADC who relies on weapon management and positioning. In ARAM, focus on poking with Calibrum and Infernum, then clean up fights with Crescendum and Severum sustain.
What is Aphelios's best combo in ARAM?
Calibrum (Q) mark + auto attack from range for poke, then follow up with Severum (Q) for lifesteal and sustained damage.
