Patch 16.5
3 hours ago
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Aphelios Bard Bruisers

S tier
C
Aphelios Bard Bruisers
Playstyle: 2-Cost Reroll (EASY)
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Unlike other Bard variants, you are okay with win streaking early so Bard can print Bruiser units + get Sion HP stacks. Prioritize itemizing whoever you are hitting more of between Aphelios / Bard.
Augments
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Augment Priority
ECON
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ITEMS
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COMBAT
Early Units
Item Priority
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Positioning Example
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Alt Builds
Flex Units
Stage 2
Roll 4 times before Stage 2 carousel to get Bard. Roll on 2-3 to max odds for 2 costs unless you get free rerolls. Slam items aggressively.
Stage 3
Level to 6 and slow roll for 3* Bruisers. Play 4 Bruiser, Targon, and Bard. Prioritize Bard / Sion 3 > 1 cost Bruisers 3* > 3 cost 3*.
Stage 4
Finish your 3* and push levels for more Bruisers. Sett can go in at level 9 but the spot is flexible. Leftover AD items on Volibear.
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