Aphelios

Aphelios, the Weapon of the Faithful, is one of Targon’s champions: a deadly ranged hunter whose legend is woven into the wider world of Runeterra.

Aphelios carries the mark of their homeland in everything they do, and their tale is one thread in the larger story of the world.

Ties to Targon. A towering mountain that touches the stars, home to Aspects, celestial power and cosmic mystery. Aphelios is counted among the champions connected to Targon — explore the wider region on its Targon lore page.

Role in Runeterra. In the fiction, Aphelios is a deadly ranged hunter, usually seen in the adc role in play. Their in-game kit echoes this identity, but the lore frames them first as a figure of the world rather than a set of numbers.

Powers and presence. On the battlefields of Runeterra, Aphelios hunts from range, turning distance and precision into a lethal advantage. It is this identity — far more than any statistic — that defines how Aphelios is remembered across the world, and how allies and enemies alike come to fear or follow them.

Others of Targon. Aphelios shares the story of Targon with champions such as Aurelion Sol, Diana, Leona, Pantheon. Reading their tales side by side reveals how a single region shapes very different heroes and villains.

From lore to gameplay. Once you know who Aphelios is, see how they play: Aphelios champion page, builds, counters, skins. Each page pulls current data so story and strategy stay connected.