How do you play Apollo?

Apollo is an assassin who uses hit-and-run tactics. Engage with Flawless Advance, use Riposte defensively, and retreat with Disengaging Sigil.

What items should I build on Apollo?

Focus on spirit damage items. Mystic Burst, Improved Burst, and Superior Cooldown are strong choices.

Is Apollo good in team fights?

Apollo excels at picking off isolated targets rather than front-to-back team fights. Look for flank angles.

How do I counter Apollo?

Crowd control and silences shut Apollo down. Warden and Dynamo are effective counters.

Assassin

Apollo Guide — Abilities, Builds & Strategy

Apollo is a slippery assassin who dances around the battlefield with Disengaging Sigil and Flawless Advance. He excels at hit-and-run tactics, using Riposte to punish aggressive enemies. Apollo rewards patient play — wait for cooldowns, then strike decisively before retreating to safety.

Quick Summary

Apollo is a assassin hero in Deadlock, the hybrid MOBA-shooter by Valve. With 770 max health, 48.685 weapon DPS, and 3 stamina,Apollo excels at high burst and mobility.Core strengths: Apollo excels against immobile marksmen and mystics who cannot escape his engage. He punishes overextended solo laners.. Key weakness: Heroes with instant crowd control like Warden and Dynamo can lock Apollo down during his engage. Tanky brawlers with high sustain are difficult to burst..Find Apollo's abilities, builds, matchups, and tier ranking on GameGoldLab.

Apollo Base Stats

Role: Assassin
Max Health: 770
Max Move Speed: 7.2
Stamina: 3
Base Health Regen: 1
Light Melee Damage: 63
Heavy Melee Damage: 116

Apollo Weapon Stats

DPS: 48.685
Sustained DPS: 33.842
Bullet Damage: 18.5
Rounds Per Second: 2.6316
Clip Size: 15
Reload Time: 2.5s
Bullet Speed: 127
Can Crit: Yes

Apollo Abilities

Ability 1: Disengaging Sigil
Ability 2: Riposte
Ability 3: Flawless Advance
Ability 4: Itani Lo Sahn

Apollo Guide — Strategy & Tips

Early Game

Play safe and focus on last-hitting. Use Disengaging Sigil to escape ganks. Riposte is your trading tool — bait enemy abilities then activate it for a favorable trade. Look for kill opportunities once you have Flawless Advance.

Mid Game

Roam between lanes and pick off isolated targets. Flawless Advance gives you exceptional map mobility. Use Riposte aggressively when you know the enemy's burst window. Build spirit damage to amplify your ability burst potential.

Late Game

Flank from unexpected angles in team fights. Your target priority: enemy marksmen and mystics. Use Disengaging Sigil to escape after your burst rotation. Do not frontline — enter, kill, and retreat.

Combos

Flawless Advance in → Riposte → autofire → Disengaging Sigil out. For assassination: Itani Lo Sahn burst on isolated target → Flawless Advance to chase or escape.

Strong Against

Apollo excels against immobile marksmen and mystics who cannot escape his engage. He punishes overextended solo laners.

Weak Against

Heroes with instant crowd control like Warden and Dynamo can lock Apollo down during his engage. Tanky brawlers with high sustain are difficult to burst.

Synergies

Works well with Lash (Death Slam setups) and Kelvin (Ice Path enables faster roams).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you play Apollo?: Apollo is an assassin who uses hit-and-run tactics. Engage with Flawless Advance, use Riposte defensively, and retreat with Disengaging Sigil.
What items should I build on Apollo?: Focus on spirit damage items. Mystic Burst, Improved Burst, and Superior Cooldown are strong choices.
Is Apollo good in team fights?: Apollo excels at picking off isolated targets rather than front-to-back team fights. Look for flank angles.
How do I counter Apollo?: Crowd control and silences shut Apollo down. Warden and Dynamo are effective counters.