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Apollo

Itani Lo Sahn || Noct's Hypercarry Build || UPDATE

Author Noct PhantomPhantom 2 · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Favorites 428

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Skill order

Order set by the author · gold is the ultimate

Disengaging Sigil
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Riposte
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Flawless Advance
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Itani Lo Sahn
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Item order

Stages top to bottom, items left to right

  1. 1

    Lane Phase (L-R value time)

    6,400 Souls

    First Spirit spike is at Mystic Vuln and have T3 Flawless @ 7.7k.

    1. Mystic BurstMystic BurstDamage. Grab Extra Regen first if you think you need it!
    2. Extra RegenExtra RegenForgo Healing Rite (or Mystic Regen) and grab this in poke heavy lanes to outsustain and trade reasonably.
    3. Extra SpiritExtra SpiritDamage.
    4. Mystic ExpansionMystic ExpansionIf you feel as if your lunges aren't hitting enough, then buy this!
    5. Improved SpiritImproved SpiritDamage.
    6. Cold FrontCold Front
    All item notes
    • Mystic Burst — Damage. Grab Extra Regen first if you think you need it!
    • Extra Regen — Forgo Healing Rite (or Mystic Regen) and grab this in poke heavy lanes to outsustain and trade reasonably.
    • Extra Spirit — Damage.
    • Mystic Expansion — If you feel as if your lunges aren't hitting enough, then buy this!
    • Improved Spirit — Damage.
  2. 2

    Early Game Sustain

    8,000 Souls

    Choose 3.

    1. Healing BoosterHealing Booster
    2. Restorative LocketRestorative LocketConsider this item in combination with Dispel because it will give stamina back and healing so if you are pinched without Riposte and get hit with the slowing hex, it can help. Great into Mo n' Krill!
    3. HealbaneHealbaneMy favorite of the bunch, buy if you're lane fighting a lot. Sell later for slotlock or better defense items or spirit burn. Sell later if slotlocked.
    4. Spirit ShieldingSpirit ShieldingSolid item, grab weapon shielding if you need it but that.
    5. Reactive BarrierReactive BarrierBuy if you're dealing with lots of CC. Sell later for slotlock or better defense items OR keep for a while if the cc is unbearable.
    All item notes
    • Restorative Locket — Consider this item in combination with Dispel because it will give stamina back and healing so if you are pinched without Riposte and get hit with the slowing hex, it can help. Great into Mo n' Krill!
    • Healbane — My favorite of the bunch, buy if you're lane fighting a lot. Sell later for slotlock or better defense items or spirit burn. Sell later if slotlocked.
    • Spirit Shielding — Solid item, grab weapon shielding if you need it but that.
    • Reactive Barrier — Buy if you're dealing with lots of CC. Sell later for slotlock or better defense items OR keep for a while if the cc is unbearable.
  3. 3

    Core Items (L-R not bad)

    31,200 Souls

    Pick Dispel or Warp Stone, sometimes both AFTER BOUNDLESS! After Boundless, buy greens if ahead and if needed! Sell CF for Melee Charge if slotlocked.

    1. Boundless SpiritBoundless SpiritRUSH THIS ITEM. This being your first T4 is crucial because of how hard his ult will hit with the new scaling additionally the damage on Lunge and Sigil help.
    2. Dispel MagicDispel MagicPeople are very quickly catching on that silence shuts this character down. Consider this item maybe a must have. Even w/ SB it'll help. Buy instead of Warp Stone if needed.
    3. Spirit SnatchSpirit SnatchWith new changes, consider picking this up if your ripostes land and you get some solid melee + follow up with Sigil. Buy in replacement of Radiant Regen.
    4. Melee ChargeMelee Charge
    5. Close QuartersClose QuartersGood into Viscous, Billy, Abrams, Drifter, Yamato, Paige, punch heavy enemies, etc. Changes to Apollo gun gives it a bit more value!
    6. Point BlankPoint BlankUnfortunately, gun items are tertiary to this Apollo build (and in general) It's very good to keep enemies from running and if you bought Close Quarters instead of HB this is a nice upgrade.
    7. Ethereal ShiftEthereal ShiftThis will save you from basically all CC which is very common with the amount of slowing hexes I see the enemy apply.
    8. Greater ExpansionGreater ExpansionI'm always a fan of this item, gives incredible range to all of your abilities and just ability to dodge in general.
    9. TankbusterTankbusterStill a solid item but not as needed with the HP nerfs, if they have a Mo n' Krill or Abrams, consider buying sooner.
    All item notes
    • Boundless Spirit — RUSH THIS ITEM. This being your first T4 is crucial because of how hard his ult will hit with the new scaling additionally the damage on Lunge and Sigil help.
    • Dispel Magic — People are very quickly catching on that silence shuts this character down. Consider this item maybe a must have. Even w/ SB it'll help. Buy instead of Warp Stone if needed.
    • Spirit Snatch — With new changes, consider picking this up if your ripostes land and you get some solid melee + follow up with Sigil. Buy in replacement of Radiant Regen.
    • Close Quarters — Good into Viscous, Billy, Abrams, Drifter, Yamato, Paige, punch heavy enemies, etc. Changes to Apollo gun gives it a bit more value!
    • Point Blank — Unfortunately, gun items are tertiary to this Apollo build (and in general) It's very good to keep enemies from running and if you bought Close Quarters instead of HB this is a nice upgrade.
    • Ethereal Shift — This will save you from basically all CC which is very common with the amount of slowing hexes I see the enemy apply.
    • Greater Expansion — I'm always a fan of this item, gives incredible range to all of your abilities and just ability to dodge in general.
    • Tankbuster — Still a solid item but not as needed with the HP nerfs, if they have a Mo n' Krill or Abrams, consider buying sooner.
  4. 4

    ER Substitutes

    Optional1,600 Souls

    Read Annotations!

    1. Healing RiteHealing RiteThis item is a must buy, lots of pros and high elo players buy this first in the match so consider it, it scales with spirit too. Buy it regardless of HB or not.
    2. Monster RoundsMonster RoundsUse to counter-push a push-heavy lane (I.E. Geist, McG, etc) or use it to press the advantage against weak wave clearers.
    All item notes
    • Healing Rite — This item is a must buy, lots of pros and high elo players buy this first in the match so consider it, it scales with spirit too. Buy it regardless of HB or not.
    • Monster Rounds — Use to counter-push a push-heavy lane (I.E. Geist, McG, etc) or use it to press the advantage against weak wave clearers.
  5. 5

    Late Game (Interchangeable)

    25,600 Souls

    Skip EE if you don't have T-Pulse or Scourge.

    1. Stamina MasteryStamina MasteryMobility is a must on this character!
    2. Superior CooldownSuperior CooldownCD is king on this character. Sometimes I do buy Witchmail before it though, depends on the situation.
    3. WitchmailWitchmailWitchmail will basically increase your window in which you will not get hit because your cooldowns benefit your mobility. This item is a MUST BUY. But consider other greens as prio if needed.
    4. ScourgeScourgeWith the HP changes this is a solid item although I would say to have your support buy it for you if you possible. Great with EE!
    5. Transcendent CooldownTranscendent CooldownAt this point, you are well and above needing anything else, you will use this for infuser, witchmail, experimental, counterspell, etc. Buy this at the absolute end.
    All item notes
    • Stamina Mastery — Mobility is a must on this character!
    • Superior Cooldown — CD is king on this character. Sometimes I do buy Witchmail before it though, depends on the situation.
    • Witchmail — Witchmail will basically increase your window in which you will not get hit because your cooldowns benefit your mobility. This item is a MUST BUY. But consider other greens as prio if needed.
    • Scourge — With the HP changes this is a solid item although I would say to have your support buy it for you if you possible. Great with EE!
    • Transcendent Cooldown — At this point, you are well and above needing anything else, you will use this for infuser, witchmail, experimental, counterspell, etc. Buy this at the absolute end.
  6. 6

    Situational/Skill Expression

    Optional27,200 Souls

    Buy whenever, be cautious. 9 times out of 10 pick up Dispel Magic.

    1. Spirit BurnSpirit BurnBest anti-heal. Sometimes you might need Witchmail before it though if healing isn't a huge issue. You can skip this item!
    2. Warp StoneWarp StoneSlowing Hex now DISABLES this item. Keep in mind it is still solid but no more relying on it. Maybe sell it later? Swap out for another 3200 green item as needed!
    3. Crippling HeadshotCrippling HeadshotSolid item for anti-heal and spirit shred and this will provide more than Mystic Vuln or EE. Do not buy if someone on your team (should be your gun carry) has or plans to have it.
    4. Trophy CollectorTrophy CollectorSuch a strong item on the lane bully. This is a tempo buy, you can buy this whenever but probably get it before you get a lane kill if you can help it. This'll help with rotating and ganks too!
    5. CounterspellCounterspellWhat's more annoying than a spell deflect? Two spell deflects! Feels fantastic against Bebop bombs and Warden Cage now that it silences.
    6. IndomitableIndomitableInsane item and it builds from Reactive Barrier, in combination with Witchmail it could be insane!
    All item notes
    • Spirit Burn — Best anti-heal. Sometimes you might need Witchmail before it though if healing isn't a huge issue. You can skip this item!
    • Warp Stone — Slowing Hex now DISABLES this item. Keep in mind it is still solid but no more relying on it. Maybe sell it later? Swap out for another 3200 green item as needed!
    • Crippling Headshot — Solid item for anti-heal and spirit shred and this will provide more than Mystic Vuln or EE. Do not buy if someone on your team (should be your gun carry) has or plans to have it.
    • Trophy Collector — Such a strong item on the lane bully. This is a tempo buy, you can buy this whenever but probably get it before you get a lane kill if you can help it. This'll help with rotating and ganks too!
    • Counterspell — What's more annoying than a spell deflect? Two spell deflects! Feels fantastic against Bebop bombs and Warden Cage now that it silences.
    • Indomitable — Insane item and it builds from Reactive Barrier, in combination with Witchmail it could be insane!
  7. 7

    Defense/Survival

    Optional43,200 Souls

    Buy Greens whenever ahead or see problems arise. Stick to buying Spirit if you need to hard carry your team and have a decent lead.

    1. UnstoppableUnstoppableWith the new changes, this item could arguably be required as ANY cc even the application of curse, will cancel your ult, odds are, if you are the problem, they will shut you down.
    2. InfuserInfuserThese changes to his ult now make this item secondary to Unstoppable, consider buying this if you need the survivability.
    3. SpellbreakerSpellbreakerBuild if they are REALLY obnoxious with spirit.
    4. Plated ArmorPlated ArmorBuild if they are REALLY obnoxious with gun. Works well into passives like Haze Fixation and Infernus Afterburn
    5. JuggernautJuggernautRuin every gun characters day. Generally only 1-2 people need this item, buy cautiously! You should be one of those people!
    6. Spirit ResilienceSpirit ResilienceA solid mid game option as the value you are getting for a 3200 item is not bad, pick it up before Stamina Mastery if you need it.
    7. Bullet ResilienceBullet ResilienceNot as good as spirit resilience because of the lesser prevalance but gun in some matches but look into it plated or spellbreaker later.
    8. FortitudeFortitudeReally strong sustain item, can be swapped for Warp Stone or Dispel Magic. Helps with staying in the match and rotating for ganks, jungle, etc.
    9. Debuff ReducerDebuff ReducerThis building into two great items works wonders to pick it up early. If they are buying Slowing Hex in lane, maybe take this over early sustain.
    All item notes
    • Unstoppable — With the new changes, this item could arguably be required as ANY cc even the application of curse, will cancel your ult, odds are, if you are the problem, they will shut you down.
    • Infuser — These changes to his ult now make this item secondary to Unstoppable, consider buying this if you need the survivability.
    • Spellbreaker — Build if they are REALLY obnoxious with spirit.
    • Plated Armor — Build if they are REALLY obnoxious with gun. Works well into passives like Haze Fixation and Infernus Afterburn
    • Juggernaut — Ruin every gun characters day. Generally only 1-2 people need this item, buy cautiously! You should be one of those people!
    • Spirit Resilience — A solid mid game option as the value you are getting for a 3200 item is not bad, pick it up before Stamina Mastery if you need it.
    • Bullet Resilience — Not as good as spirit resilience because of the lesser prevalance but gun in some matches but look into it plated or spellbreaker later.
    • Fortitude — Really strong sustain item, can be swapped for Warp Stone or Dispel Magic. Helps with staying in the match and rotating for ganks, jungle, etc.
    • Debuff Reducer — This building into two great items works wonders to pick it up early. If they are buying Slowing Hex in lane, maybe take this over early sustain.
  8. 8

    Gun Spikes

    Optional12,800 Souls

    Read!

    1. Spiritual OverflowSpiritual OverflowIf the enemy team has not miraculously counter built you, this is your last slot, otherwise ignore it. You get great value after T3 Riposte stun. However, if you suspect it isn't needed, buy green.
    2. SpellslingerSpellslingerFeels like crack in combination with Witchmail. Especially with Riposte stun.
    All item notes
    • Spiritual Overflow — If the enemy team has not miraculously counter built you, this is your last slot, otherwise ignore it. You get great value after T3 Riposte stun. However, if you suspect it isn't needed, buy green.
    • Spellslinger — Feels like crack in combination with Witchmail. Especially with Riposte stun.
  9. 9

    Experimental

    Optional52,800 Souls

    Am I cooking? Probably not.

    1. Metal SkinMetal SkinThe reduced mobility will suck but it beats getting gunned down while you're silenced or cursed or slowing hexed. Buy this into Haze when she gets unstoppable, you will thank me later.
    2. Radiant RegenerationRadiant RegenerationIncredibly good survivability, consider this a mini-green item that you could pick up.
    3. Arctic BlastArctic BlastNot my favorite active item but it's solid for cc and damage.
    4. Echo ShardEcho ShardGreat sustain potential in combination with your other spirit items and mystic reverb.
    5. Phantom StrikePhantom StrikeAnti-flier machine that turns Vindicta into souls.
    6. Slowing HexSlowing HexBecome the villain that would normally ruin your day as Apollo.
    7. Diviner's KevlarDiviner's KevlarIf you find yourself using the ult too late, this could save you. It is good for the late game.
    8. Superior DurationSuperior DurationFor the melee Apollo gamers.
    9. ColossusColossusFor the melee Apollo gamers.
    10. Silence WaveSilence WaveUse this to shutdown a character to prevent escape, deal damage, or burst them before they can do anything. More assassin style but good. This item was nerfed, it is super situational now!
    11. Mystic ReverbMystic ReverbProc'ing it on two lunges would be a nightmare for the enemy. Consider putting it on your ult since new scaling, this is strictly for if you are having fun.
    All item notes
    • Metal Skin — The reduced mobility will suck but it beats getting gunned down while you're silenced or cursed or slowing hexed. Buy this into Haze when she gets unstoppable, you will thank me later.
    • Radiant Regeneration — Incredibly good survivability, consider this a mini-green item that you could pick up.
    • Arctic Blast — Not my favorite active item but it's solid for cc and damage.
    • Echo Shard — Great sustain potential in combination with your other spirit items and mystic reverb.
    • Phantom Strike — Anti-flier machine that turns Vindicta into souls.
    • Slowing Hex — Become the villain that would normally ruin your day as Apollo.
    • Diviner's Kevlar — If you find yourself using the ult too late, this could save you. It is good for the late game.
    • Superior Duration — For the melee Apollo gamers.
    • Colossus — For the melee Apollo gamers.
    • Silence Wave — Use this to shutdown a character to prevent escape, deal damage, or burst them before they can do anything. More assassin style but good. This item was nerfed, it is super situational now!
    • Mystic Reverb — Proc'ing it on two lunges would be a nightmare for the enemy. Consider putting it on your ult since new scaling, this is strictly for if you are having fun.
  10. 10

    Melee

    Optional11,200 Souls

    Consider Spirit Snatch if you need Spirit Shred.

    1. Spirit StrikeSpirit StrikeI'm iffy with this item personally, but it is useful for lane fights, it fulfills the same purpose as Headshot Booster, you'll probably sell it later. Look at Tip #1 at the bottom of the build!
    2. Melee LifestealMelee LifestealEarly lane sustain at a cheaper price. Look at Tip #1 at the bottom of the build to see how you can use this item! Grab instead of Mystic Regen?
    3. LifestrikeLifestrikeConsider leveling riposte to T2 instead of Sigil to T2 in the build path. Buy in place of Warp Stone or Stamina Mastery.
    4. Crushing FistsCrushing FistsNah
    All item notes
    • Spirit Strike — I'm iffy with this item personally, but it is useful for lane fights, it fulfills the same purpose as Headshot Booster, you'll probably sell it later. Look at Tip #1 at the bottom of the build!
    • Melee Lifesteal — Early lane sustain at a cheaper price. Look at Tip #1 at the bottom of the build to see how you can use this item! Grab instead of Mystic Regen?
    • Lifestrike — Consider leveling riposte to T2 instead of Sigil to T2 in the build path. Buy in place of Warp Stone or Stamina Mastery.
    • Crushing Fists — Nah
  11. 11

    You got to the bottom of my Dissertation!

    Optional800 Souls

    Have an egg!

    1. Golden Goose EggGolden Goose Egg