Aphelios is a unique marksman who utilizes five different weapons, each with distinct abilities and effects. Here's a comprehensive breakdown of his gameplay mechanics:

Weapon System Basics:

• Carries two weapons at a time
• Each weapon has 50 ammunition
• Normal attacks use 1 ammunition
• Q abilities consume 10 ammunition
• Switch weapons using W

The Five Weapons:

1. Calibrum (Green - Sniper Rifle)

• Grants +100 attack range
• Marks targets hit by abilities
• Q: Fires long-range shot, marking first target hit
• Marked targets can be attacked from 1800 range

2. Severum (Red - Pistol)

• Projectile-less attacks
• Healing from attacks
• Excess healing converts to shield
• Q: Rapid-fire attacks with movement speed boost

3. Gravitum (Purple - Cannon)

• Applies 30% slow on hit
• Q: Roots slowed targets for 1 second
• Deals magic damage to affected targets

4. Infernum (Blue - Flamethrower)

• Deals 110% AD + cone damage behind target
• Critical hits create wider cone with 6 bolts
• Q: Cone attack followed by secondary weapon attacks

5. Crescendum (White - Chakram)

• Boomerang attacks
• Faster returns = higher DPS at close range
• Q: Places turret that uses secondary weapon

Ultimate (Moonlight Vigil):

• Effects vary based on main weapon
• Deals AoE damage
• Applies weapon-specific effects
• 1300 range, 300 unit radius

Skill Leveling:

• Q: Grants Attack Damage
• W: Grants Attack Speed
• E: Grants Lethality

Build Priority:

• Focus on AD and Lethality over Attack Speed
• Attack Speed comes from skill points and boots
• Adapt build based on enemy composition

Key Tips:

• Understand weapon combinations and rotations
• Position based on current weapons
• Master weapon cycling for optimal damage output
• Utilize ultimate effects strategically in teamfights

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