Case file · Sep 29 patch

Apollo

Finesse · Mobility · A Cut Above

How to play ApolloHow to counter Apollo

Updated 2026-10-31 14:11 UTC · n = 4,063,936 matches

Build path · Sep 29 patch

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From this patch's purchase data and the top public builds. Hover an item for its timing.

How to play against Apollo

Combo: Apollo lunges in with Flawless Advance (up to 3 lunges), braces with Riposte to deflect the next hero attack, then dashes to any enemy he chooses and stuns them.

Punish window: Riposte only answers hero attacks. Don’t shoot into it; wait until it’s used, then commit while it’s on cooldown.

Beware: Itani Lo Sahn makes him invulnerable while it plays out and gives him bonus damage against heroes under half health. Back off if you’re low.

Heroes and items that counter Apollo →

Builds graded by real games

In-game builds, best win rate first. Win rates are adjusted for games played (a build needs 100+ games) and graded S+ to D against Apollo's average this patch. Open one for its notes and how to import it.

#1 Крутой мальчик с мечомS

53.1% win rate · 2,521W–2,227L · +3.4 pp vs average

Точно бубут нерфать, но повеселимся пока можем)

Open build · import ID 470259 →

#2 TOP 1 FENCER NA - SHMUCKS

52.2% win rate · 31,019W–28,372L · +2.7 pp vs average

is this the great shmuck comeback? discord: https://discord.gg/KVHpb94rUJ

Open build · import ID 448546 →

#3 vorchi sword boyA

52.1% win rate · 1,773W–1,632L · +2.4 pp vs average

hype moments and aura hero 2 :03

Open build · import ID 345970 →

#4 80% win rateA

51.9% win rate · 1,800W–1,671L · +2.2 pp vs average

dano dms

Open build · import ID 867736 →

#5 zxc | Vote for Apollo qqq (t.tv/qtarsis)A

51.8% win rate · 1,400W–1,304L · +2.1 pp vs average

/ᐠ > ˕ <マ ₊˚⊹♡ этот билд постоянно меняется под мету, лучше обновить его перед игрой

Open build · import ID 439322 →

#6 Infest Melee ApolloA

51.6% win rate · 4,907W–4,608L · +2.0 pp vs average

Melee/Tank build - deal huge burst damage and heal just as much

Open build · import ID 531387 →

#7 Ичиго Куросакинг [NEW PATCH]A

51.5% win rate · 881W–831L · +1.7 pp vs average

разъебашить в кашу

Open build · import ID 583408 →

#8 FREDTHEFINCH APOLLOA

51.1% win rate · 5,133W–4,906L · +1.6 pp vs average

any questions in stream :3

Open build · import ID 471411 →

#9 Rumples Best in slot Melee apollo 10/30A

51.0% win rate · 10,773W–10,336L · +1.5 pp vs average

twitch.tv/rumple32_ Buy return fire. riposte melee then pop return fire. infinite healing OP

Open build · import ID 782457 →

Who beats Apollo

−7.8 ppGraves
275k games−6.4 ppPaige
168k games−6.0 ppRat King
401k games−4.5 ppVictor
154k games−4.2 ppSeven
189k games

Apollo beats

+5.2 ppMirage
68k games+5.1 ppShiv
130k games+4.7 ppPocket
105k games+4.2 ppSilver
172k games+4.0 ppViscous
75k games

Win-rate change for Apollo in matches with that enemy, against Apollo's own average. Full counters and counter items →

Best teammates

Graves
57.4% togetherRat King
57.0% togetherPaige
55.8% togetherSeven
54.1% togetherHaze
53.3% togetherKelvin
53.1% together

Ability order

	10m	22m	32m	43m	55m	66m	710m	811m	912m	1013m	1115m	1219m	1321m	1428m	1532m
Disengaging SigilAbility 1										I	II	III
RiposteAbility 2													I		II
Flawless AdvanceAbility 3			I		II		III
Itani Lo SahnUltimate								I	II					III

unlock I II III upgrade tiers · column labels are the average minute of each step

The most common skill-point order this patch (28k matches).

Patch history

• 2026-10-30 · Halloween 2026 + Gameplay Update buff
  Apollo: Riposte - Pommel Hit changed from a stun to an immobilize and parry disableno clear change
• 2026-10-14 · Minor Update - 10-14-2026+0.6 pp
• 2026-10-13 · Fairfax Industries Employee Spotlight+0.6 pp
• 2026-10-06 · Mind the Birds!−0.7 pp
• 2026-10-05 · Minor Update - 10-05-2026−0.9 pp
• 2026-09-29 · 09-29-2026−1.2 pp

Items Apollo buys

Item	Bought in	Win rate	vs average	Avg. time
Mystic Burst	88%	49.2%	−0.0	3:50
Mystic Expansion	81%	49.5%	+0.2	6:41
Improved Spirit	79%	49.1%	−0.1	10:49
Tankbuster	78%	49.8%	+0.5	21:46
Extra Spirit	73%	49.1%	−0.2	6:12
Boundless Spirit	68%	52.4%	+3.2	25:40
Superior Cooldown	66%	50.8%	+1.6	24:45
Greater Expansion	58%	51.2%	+2.0	25:50
Extra Regen	54%	49.1%	−0.1	4:57
Compress Cooldown	52%	50.0%	+0.8	18:29
Healbane	51%	49.6%	+0.4	14:42
Healing Booster	48%	49.1%	−0.1	13:08
Spirit Snatch	46%	49.4%	+0.1	18:58
Mystic Regeneration	45%	49.6%	+0.4	6:36
Stamina Mastery	44%	51.4%	+2.2	22:21
Torment Pulse	44%	52.3%	+3.1	20:14
Spirit Strike	44%	48.6%	−0.6	10:16
Radiant Regeneration	42%	50.7%	+1.5	16:40
Extra Stamina	41%	49.7%	+0.4	13:03
Spirit Burn	33%	57.8%	+8.5	33:04
Mystic Vulnerability	33%	50.4%	+1.1	20:12
Melee Charge	29%	49.0%	−0.2	13:04
Transcendent Cooldown	27%	51.9%	+2.7	33:30
Cold Front	27%	48.8%	−0.5	11:08
Melee Lifesteal	25%	49.0%	−0.2	6:51
Spirit Lifesteal	24%	50.6%	+1.4	17:43
Close Quarters	23%	48.2%	−1.1	10:35
Dispel Magic	23%	50.5%	+1.3	21:15
Lifestrike	22%	50.2%	+1.0	19:40
Spirit Resilience	22%	50.7%	+1.4	28:19