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Rapidfire Aphelios TFT Set 18 comp guide

S tierFast 8MediumLevel 8Patch 18.4b

By PivotTFT · Updated 7 October 2026

Aphelios with Rapidfire 5 behind Amumu and Sentinel: a Rapidfire Emblem on Brambleback, which most games build, joins Varus, Xayah and Mama Beak. A level 8 board that wins on attack speed.

Final board. Front line at the top.
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Overview

Take it from a Rapidfire opener (Varus, Xayah, Kayle) when Bows and a Frying Pan come: together they make the Rapidfire Emblem that turns Brambleback into the fifth Rapidfire. With no Frying Pan by stage 4, Nidalee Aphelios plays the same Aphelios without an emblem. Keep Aphelios safe behind Amumu and Sentinel; his attack speed grows with every hit, so he needs time.

Units and items

Aphelios carries with Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury and Striker's Flail. Brambleback takes Rapidfire Emblem, Edge of Night and Sterak's Gage. Amumu takes Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Warmog's Armor.

Item order

  1. Infinity Edge
  2. Rapidfire Emblem
  3. Gargoyle Stoneplate
  4. Kraken's Fury
  5. Striker's Flail

How to play Rapidfire Aphelios

Early game

Rapidfire pairs come early (Varus, Xayah, Kayle); hold Swords and Bows for Aphelios and save a Frying Pan for the emblem.

Mid game

Level 8 at 4-1 and roll for Aphelios two-star, with Amumu and Sentinel in front.

Late game

Brambleback and Mama Beak complete Riftbeast 3; at level 9, Alune joins Aphelios for Lunar.

TipAphelios takes Infinity Edge, Kraken's Fury and Striker's Flail; Deathblade works in place of Kraken's. Brambleback takes the Rapidfire Emblem with Edge of Night and Sterak's Gage, and Amumu Evenshroud, Gargoyle Stoneplate and Warmog's.

Best augments

Augment priority: items, then emblems.

Traits

Rapidfire5Riftbeast3Fae2Inferno2

Active on the final board: 5 Rapidfire, 3 Riftbeast, 2 Fae, 2 Inferno, 2 Juggernaut and 2 Vanguard. Every trait is explained in the Set 18 traits guide.

Late upgrades

Questions about Rapidfire Aphelios

Is Rapidfire Aphelios good in patch 18.4b?

Rapidfire 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 Rapidfire Aphelios?

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

What level do you play Rapidfire Aphelios at?

Rapidfire 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 Rapidfire 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 Rapidfire Aphelios?

Swordsmith, Backup Bows, Latent Forge and Item Grab Bag I. When none of these is offered, take items, then emblems augments.

More comps for patch 18.4b

The full TFT Set 18 comp tier list