Riot Games disclosed that it would be administering new sets of the micro patch in the incoming 12.6 updates this month that will refix the patch it had in the recent 12.5 updates. Enclosed with these fix adjustments are Aphelios and Jinx that prove themselves useful in the Summoner's Rift.
According to AFK Gaming, these two attack damages carry (ADC) heroes shall see themselves either on the banning or picking phase as their performance in nowadays metagame is bound to be great.
In the pre-season statistics brought about by Games of Legends Esport: the following numbers are the likeliness of Aphelios and Jinx to either win or be present in games.
Jinx and Aphelios Pre-Season Statistics
Jinx
621 Bans
1402 Picks
82.7% Presence
54.6% Win rate
4.5 KDA
9.6 CSM
Aphelios
336 Bans
1168 Picks
64.2% Presence
48.1% Win rate
Their numbers alone speak out how players utilize their kits in now's "League of Legends" Meta. With this kind of performance in Riot Games' client, it will not be shocking to see them prioritized in professional play.
But if ever these two get down on the point of contention, who will emerge better?
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Jinx and Aphelios Gameplay Analysis
Based on the same statistical findings of Games of Legends Esport, it is apparent that Jinx got more prioritization from players as compared to Aphelios. This multi-weaponed hero, too, got the nip of a higher win rate. However, it does not always tell the outcome of every game.
With the metagame of "League of Legends" encircling itself around hyper-carries along with the lethality build techniques, these two heroes - Jinx and Aphelios - will eventually turn the game from a warzone into an objective-based.
These ADCs shine behind their great damage output. It is where the catch between this two arise.
Aphelios is a mid-game maniac. Getting her smooth early game will guarantee a splendid mid-game showing. And so, mid-game team fights are the last thing players should get themselves caught with if they are playing against this hero.
Jinx, on the other hand, shines the brightest at the latest game of the match. According to AFK Gaming, this might be the deadliest she can be as soon as this hero gets his third core item. A win is not far from getting caught with the right guidance and discipline.
Moreover, in a forum on Reddit, the upcoming 12.6 patches will greatly show how these changes connive with the skill sets Jinx and Aphelios have. As if planned to dominate, with the combination of teleport changes, enchanter support champions, and the Lethal rune tempo, these ADCs have much easier gameplay not only on the laning phase but also on the minutes after that going into mid-game.
The teleport buff allows these two to rotate and get back at their respective lanes easier. The dominant rune Lethal Tempo provides additional attack and movement speed for easier outplaying or clutch plans.
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Written by: Jhon Paul Salazar
