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Elderwood Aphelios TFT Set 18 comp guide

S tierFast 8EasyLevel 8Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 11 October 2026

Six Elderwood units and the Elderwood Emblem most games put on Aphelios make Elderwood 7 at level 8: the plants, Stonebark Trees and a Lifebloom, come with the Deepwood Protector while Aphelios and Ezreal share the damage. One of the best-placing boards of 18.4b.

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Overview

An easy Aphelios line from an Elderwood opener: Ornn, Xayah and Alistar keep you healthy, and a Spatula with a Chain Vest makes the Elderwood Emblem most games put on Aphelios. LeBlanc is the sixth Elderwood unit, so the emblem reaches Elderwood 7 a level before Gnar; without a Spatula it still works one Elderwood step lower. It shares Aphelios with Nidalee Aphelios, one of the most played boards at Diamond and above, so scout for Aphelios players before 4-1.

Units and items

Aphelios carries with Elderwood Emblem, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Kraken's Fury. Ezreal carries with Deathblade, Infinity Edge and Spear of Shojin. Hecarim takes Evenshroud, Protector's Vow and Sunfire Cape.

Item order

  1. Elderwood Emblem
  2. Guinsoo's Rageblade
  3. Infinity Edge
  4. Kraken's Fury
  5. Evenshroud

How to play Elderwood Aphelios

Early game

Elderwood openers (Ornn, Xayah, Alistar, LeBlanc) are steady; hold Bows and Swords and a Spatula for the emblem.

Mid game

Level 8 at 4-1 and roll for Aphelios and Ezreal at two stars.

Late game

At level 9, Gnar joins the front line and makes Brawler 2 with Alistar.

TipAphelios takes the Elderwood Emblem, Guinsoo's and Kraken's Fury; Ezreal Deathblade, Infinity Edge and Shojin; Hecarim Evenshroud, Protector's Vow and Sunfire Cape. Keep LeBlanc on the board for the sixth Elderwood unit even when a stronger unit is offered.

Best augments

Augment priority: emblems, then items.

Traits

Elderwood7Rapidfire2Fae2Defender2

Active on the final board: 7 Elderwood, 2 Rapidfire, 2 Fae and 2 Defender. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Late upgrades

Questions about Elderwood Aphelios

Is Elderwood Aphelios good in patch 18.4b?

Elderwood Aphelios is S tier on the PivotTFT comp tier list for patch 18.4b: one of the strongest and most consistent comps this patch, worth steering towards from most openings.

Who is the carry in Elderwood Aphelios?

Aphelios is the main carry. Build Elderwood Emblem, Guinsoo's Rageblade and Kraken's Fury on Aphelios.

What level do you play Elderwood Aphelios at?

Elderwood Aphelios is a Fast 8 comp: you save gold, level to 8 quickly and roll there for the 4-cost carries. Roll for the board at level 8.

How do I import Elderwood Aphelios into TFT?

Copy its team code with the button on this page, then open the Team Planner in the TFT client and paste it.

What are the best augments for Elderwood Aphelios?

Spreading Roots, Branching Out, Swordsmith and Latent Forge. When none of these is offered, take emblems, then items augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list