Aphelios is a unique marksman carrying five different weapons, each with distinct abilities and mechanics. He always holds two weapons at a time, switchable with W, and each has 50 ammunition.

Basic Mechanics:

• Normal attacks use 1 ammunition
• Q abilities cost 10 ammunition
• Each weapon's Q ability has separate cooldowns
• Skill points provide stats instead of ability levels
  • Q: Attack Damage
  • W: Attack Speed
  • E: Lethality

The Five Weapons:

1. Calibrum (Green - Sniper Rifle)

• Grants +100 attack range
• Marks targets hit by abilities
• Q fires a long-range shot that marks targets
• Marked targets can be hit from 1800 range

2. Severum (Red - Pistol)

• Melee-like attacks that bypass Yasuo's windwall
• Heals for percentage of damage dealt
• Q grants movement speed and rapid attacks with both weapons

3. Gravitum (Purple - Cannon)

• Applies 30% slow that decays to 10%
• Q roots slowed targets for 1 second
• Each attack refreshes slow duration

4. Infernum (Blue - Flamethrower)

• Deals 110% AD damage with cone splash
• Critical hits create wider cone with 6 bolts
• Q fires damage cone followed by off-hand attacks

5. Crescendum (White - Chakram)

• Boomerang attacks that reset attack animation
• Faster attacks at close range
• Q deploys a turret that uses off-hand weapon

Ultimate Ability (Moonlight Vigil):

• Fires moon bomb that deals AoE damage
• Effect varies based on main weapon:
  • Green: Applies enhanced marks
  • Red: Heals Aphelios
  • Purple: 99% slow + extended root
  • Blue: AoE damage with overlapping zones
  • White: Generates chakrams

Optimal Build Path:

• Prioritize AD and Lethality over Attack Speed
• Build attack speed through skill points and boots
• Maximize Q first, followed by E (or W against tank-heavy teams)

This champion requires significant practice to master but offers unparalleled versatility in the botlane role.

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