Case file · Sep 29 patch

Apollo

Finesse · Mobility · A Cut Above

How to play ApolloHow to counter Apollo

Updated 2026-10-29 19:18 UTC · n = 189,642 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

52.9% win rate · 2,307W–2,055L · +3.2 pp vs average

Точно бубут нерфать, но повеселимся пока можем)

Open build · import ID 470259 →

#2 vorchi sword boyS

52.4% win rate · 1,688W–1,535L · +2.6 pp vs average

hype moments and aura hero 2 :03

Open build · import ID 345970 →

#3 TOP 1 FENCER NA - SHMUCKS

52.2% win rate · 28,282W–25,918L · +2.6 pp vs average

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

Open build · import ID 448546 →

#4 80% win rateA

51.8% win rate · 1,601W–1,491L · +2.1 pp vs average

dano dms

Open build · import ID 867736 →

#5 Ичиго Куросакинг [NEW PATCH]A

51.6% win rate · 789W–739L · +1.8 pp vs average

разъебашить в кашу

Open build · import ID 583408 →

#6 Cac ApolloA

51.4% win rate · 923W–871L · +1.7 pp vs average

epic build

Open build · import ID 730841 →

#7 Infest Melee ApolloA

51.3% win rate · 4,402W–4,180L · +1.7 pp vs average

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

Open build · import ID 531387 →

#8 FREDTHEFINCH APOLLOA

51.1% win rate · 4,750W–4,544L · +1.5 pp vs average

any questions in stream :3

Open build · import ID 471411 →

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

51.2% win rate · 1,201W–1,145L · +1.5 pp vs average

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

Open build · import ID 439322 →

Who beats Apollo

−6.7 ppGraves
6.3k games−5.8 ppRat King
14k games−4.4 ppPaige
5.5k games−4.0 ppBaba
5.4k games−3.9 ppIvy
4.1k games

Apollo beats

+6.9 ppMirage
1.7k games+5.2 ppSolomon
4.6k games+5.1 ppShiv
4.8k games+4.6 ppPocket
3.4k games+4.5 ppGrey Talon
2.9k games

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

Best teammates

Rat King
59.8% togetherGraves
57.6% togetherPaige
57.4% togetherHaze
55.9% togetherWraith
55.8% togetherIvy
55.9% 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 (27k matches).

Patch history

• 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	89%	52.0%	−0.2	3:06
Mystic Expansion	83%	52.0%	−0.1	6:47
Improved Spirit	82%	52.0%	−0.2	10:54
Extra Spirit	77%	52.0%	−0.2	6:12
Tankbuster	76%	52.3%	+0.2	22:37
Boundless Spirit	73%	54.4%	+2.2	24:11
Extra Regen	64%	51.7%	−0.4	4:10
Superior Cooldown	61%	54.2%	+2.0	25:20
Healing Booster	57%	52.1%	−0.1	13:06
Healbane	55%	52.0%	−0.2	13:24
Greater Expansion	53%	53.7%	+1.5	26:52
Compress Cooldown	49%	53.2%	+1.0	18:45
Spirit Snatch	47%	52.5%	+0.3	17:51
Spirit Strike	43%	52.0%	−0.2	10:34
Stamina Mastery	43%	53.5%	+1.3	21:44
Torment Pulse	42%	54.7%	+2.5	18:32
Mystic Regeneration	41%	52.6%	+0.4	5:58
Dispel Magic	40%	52.7%	+0.5	20:25
Extra Stamina	40%	52.4%	+0.2	13:59
Radiant Regeneration	40%	53.0%	+0.8	14:27
Spirit Burn	37%	60.5%	+8.1	31:23
Mystic Vulnerability	34%	52.7%	+0.5	20:13
Melee Charge	31%	52.4%	+0.3	12:16
Cold Front	28%	51.6%	−0.5	9:45
Melee Lifesteal	26%	52.9%	+0.7	5:42
Spirit Resilience	25%	53.3%	+1.1	26:41
Spirit Lifesteal	23%	52.6%	+0.4	16:49
Lifestrike	22%	53.3%	+1.0	17:35
Close Quarters	19%	53.0%	+0.8	10:45
Transcendent Cooldown	17%	54.5%	+2.2	35:22