Apollo
- Win rate
- 49.1%
- Pick rate
- 27.6%
- KDA
- 2.49
- Matches
- 1.43M
Updated · Patch Nov 4, 2026
Apollo abilities
Disengaging Sigil
Draw a sigil sphere in front of you and then leap backwards as it explodes, damaging and slowing enemies caught in it.
Riposte
Prepare to deflect the next incoming attack. On a successful deflection, briefly become invulnerable and target an enemy hero to dash towards them, immobilizing and disarming them, preventing them from parrying, and reducing their Melee Resist. Press Ability 2 to select a target. Does not trigger against trooper or neutral damage.
Flawless Advance
Perform a series of lunges in any direction, delivering piercing stabs ahead of you. Hold your ability key to time your attacks, dealing more damage the longer it's held. Releasing your attack during the perfect window deals maximum damage. Press Ability 3 to re-cast.
Itani Lo Sahn
Charge up and perform a long range slash. Struck enemies cannot take action or heal and are stuck in slow motion. When this effect expires, they suffer devastating damage, dealing bonus damage against half-health enemies. While in slow motion, Apollo is invulnerable and enemies take reduced damage. Hold Ability 4 or to delay the cast.
Apollo skill order
Max Flawless Advance first, then follow the grid point by point.
Most played
54.9% win rate · 29,973 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 14 | |||||||||||
 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||
 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||||||||||
 | 6 | 13 | 15 |
Highest win rate
59.2% win rate · 3,125 matches
| Ability | Point 1 | Point 2 | Point 3 | Point 4 | Point 5 | Point 6 | Point 7 | Point 8 | Point 9 | Point 10 | Point 11 | Point 12 | Point 13 | Point 14 | Point 15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||||||||||
| 4 | 13 | 15 | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 6 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
How to play Apollo
Winning Apollo players open with Mystic Burst and Mystic Expansion, spike in the mid game with Healbane and Healing Booster and close it out with Boundless Spirit or Superior Cooldown.
Apollo game plan
A fencer. Apollo wins duels by deflecting your best shot and riposting into you.
How to beat Apollo
- Don’t throw your key ability into Riposte. Wait for it to expire, then commit.
- Spread out; Itani Lo Sahn is a long slash that rewards stacked teams.
- Hard CC before he lunges: Flawless Advance commits him forward.
Strong & weak against
Apollo questions
Who counters Apollo?
In recent matches Apollo wins least often against Graves (40.8%), Paige (42.4%), Rat King (43.8%). See the Matchups tab for the full list.
What should Apollo build first?
The most-bought early items are Mystic Burst, Mystic Expansion, Extra Spirit. Mid game, players move into Healbane and Healing Booster.
Is Apollo good for beginners?
Apollo is rated Medium: comfortable once you know the map.
What role does Apollo play?
Apollo's official class is Assassin, and in fights they play pick / carry.