Lunar Aphelios Fast 9: TFT Set 18 comp guide

B tierFast 9HardLevel 9Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 7 October 2026

Aphelios at level 9 with Lunar 3 from Alune and Diana and Inferno 3 from Kennen, Varus and Amumu, behind Maokai and Taric. It places in the lower half at high ranks: Nidalee Aphelios is the stronger Aphelios line.

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Overview

Go to 9 with Aphelios only when Nidalee is contested and your gold is high; otherwise Nidalee Aphelios at 8 places better. Five of its units are 5-costs (Alune, Maokai, Kennen, Ivern and Taric), so stay at 8 with Diana and Amumu until you can push.

Units and items

ApheliosCarry
AluneCarry
Maokai No items needed
Kennen No items needed
Ivern No items needed
Taric No items needed
Amumu
Diana No items needed
Varus No items needed

Aphelios carries with Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Kraken's Fury. Alune carries with Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff and Jeweled Gauntlet. Amumu takes Gargoyle Stoneplate, Protector's Vow and Warmog's Armor.

Item order

Guinsoo's Rageblade
Infinity Edge
Gargoyle Stoneplate
Kraken's Fury
Protector's Vow

How to play Lunar Aphelios Fast 9

Early game

Lunar, Rapidfire or Inferno pairs (Varus, Xayah, Akali) and save gold; hold Bows for Aphelios.

Varus
Xayah
Akali
Shen

Mid game

Level 8 at 4-1 with Diana and Amumu, and roll for Aphelios at two stars.

Late game

Level 9 at 5-1 for Alune, Kennen, Maokai, Ivern and Taric.

TipAphelios takes Guinsoo's Rageblade, Infinity Edge and Kraken's Fury, Alune Archangel's Staff, Blue Buff and Jeweled Gauntlet, and Amumu Gargoyle Stoneplate, Protector's Vow and Warmog's. Keep Alune next to Aphelios for the Lunar bonus.

Best augments

Level Up!Prismatic, S tier on our list When you buy XP, gain an additional 2. Gain 10 immediately.
Epic RolldownGold, S tier on our list When you reach Level 8, gain 20 Shop rerolls.
Late Game ScalingGold, A tier on our list Gain 2 XP at the start of player combat rounds. Your 5-cost champions gain 12% Health and 12% Attack Speed.
SwordsmithGold, A tier on our list Gain 2 random completed items that build from B.F. Sword.

Augment priority: econ, then items.

Traits

Lunar3Inferno3Rapidfire2Juggernaut2Vanguard2

Active on the final board: 3 Lunar, 3 Inferno, 2 Rapidfire, 2 Juggernaut and 2 Vanguard. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Questions about Lunar Aphelios Fast 9

Is Lunar Aphelios Fast 9 good in patch 18.4b?

Lunar Aphelios Fast 9 is B tier on the PivotTFT comp tier list for patch 18.4b: a good comp when you find its key units or items, but less forgiving than the tiers above.

Who is the carry in Lunar Aphelios Fast 9?

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

What level do you play Lunar Aphelios Fast 9 at?

Lunar Aphelios Fast 9 is a Fast 9 comp: you push to level 9 for 5-cost champions and the biggest late-game board. Roll for the board at level 9.

How do I import Lunar Aphelios Fast 9 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 Lunar Aphelios Fast 9?

Level Up!, Epic Rolldown, Late Game Scaling and Swordsmith. When none of these is offered, take econ, then items augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list