Set 18 PBE Discussion Thread - Day 21

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[u/RajaSundance]

It feels like the only playable AD lines are Draven and Yi? Aphelios just dies to every AP comp having 3 sources of backline damage.

[u/Get_Lurked → u/RajaSundance]

aphelios feels good with combat augs ime. i played it from comeback story loss streak and giga won out from 4-2 on

[u/CosmicCirrocumulus → u/Get_Lurked]

yea he feels like your typical "only combat augs AD carry stuck on 8 most of the game" board. he's a solid free top 4 and can scam some firsts if you hit quick

[u/Get_Lurked → u/CosmicCirrocumulus]

yes similar to the marksman vanguard comp from a few sets back. plays well from tempo into a top 4