Aurelion Sol
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Excellent (9.5/10)
Rare Relics OK
Aurelion Sol is the definitive powerhouse of the game mode. While his requirement of glory store purchases makes him time-gated, his sheer overwhelming force and the unique 'god-mode' experience he provides make him highly rewarding. He effectively trivializes even the most difficult content, though some may find this lack of resistance reduces long-term engagement.
Celestial Ramp
Critical for establishing early tempo. As a naturally Titanic champion, Aurelion Sol gains an additional starting mana gem, allowing for more aggressive early-game plays.
The primary engine for keyword generation. It provides consistent value by granting random keywords to any ally, further augmenting the 'keyword soup' strategy.
Provides significant cost reduction based on the board state, allowing Aurelion Sol to be deployed several turns ahead of his base cost.
Strategy
This build focuses on extreme mana acceleration and keyword generation to deploy Aurelion Sol as early as Turn 1 or 2. By leveraging the additional mana gem from Starforged Gauntlets and the cost reduction from Disciple of Shadows, you can quickly reach the threshold to play your champion and effectively end the match on summon.
F2P Engine
Acts as a primary engine for hand development. The creation of free 2-cost spells provides consistent fodder for cost reduction mechanics.
Grants global Overwhelm and stat buffs to Dragons and Celestials, ensuring that the massive units generated can efficiently conclude matches.
Triggers a Rally upon leveling up. Given that Aurelion Sol typically levels on play, this ensures an immediate, lethal attack token regardless of the current round.
Strategy
Designed for accessibility without paid relics, this configuration maximizes the utility of created cards and board presence. Spellweaver's Symphony fuels the cost reduction of the champion card, while Crownguard Inheritance provides a reliable OTK (One Turn Kill) window upon deployment.
Other Relic Options
Useful for lower-star versions of the champion (specifically 3-star) to provide an immediate board wipe via a 0-cost 'The Skies Descend' upon leveling up.
Increases consistency by allowing more rerolls to hunt for 'Created cards cost 1 less' or other game-breaking powers.
While generally high-impact, it is often considered 'win-more' on this champion, as his base stats and scaling already surpass necessary lethal thresholds.
Can be utilized in niche builds to generate Husks, though it is often sidelined in favor of mana or keyword acceleration.
Aurelion Sol is resilient to suboptimal relic choices due to his extreme base power. While the 'Standard' builds focus on speed, defensive or utility-focused relics like Banshee's Veil (Spellshield) can be used to mitigate specific high-difficulty encounter mechanics.
Constellation
Unlike standard 6-star constellations, Aurelion Sol features a unique 4-star cap. His power progression is front-loaded, with the third and fourth stars providing exponential leaps in efficacy compared to the standard roster.
Astral Radiance
When you play a created card, reduce the cost of allied champions everywhere by 1. When you play a champion, level them up. You're welcome.
Cosmic Creator
+1 Starting Mana. I graciously bestow a Rare or Epic item upon all your created cards.
Astral Radiance II
When you play a created card, reduce the cost of allied champions everywhere by 2. When you play a champion, level them up. You're welcome.
Breath of Light
When you play a unit, double it stats. If it's Aurelion Sol, The Skies Descend upon all your pathetic enemies.
Gameplay Tips
- Optimize Champion Drafting
Avoid drafting an excessive number of support champions. Aurelion Sol's Level 20 power guarantees drawing a champion card at the start of the match; over-diluting the pool reduces the consistency of drawing the primary win condition. Prioritize champions like Katarina or Viktor who generate cheap, repeatable created cards.
- Leverage Open Attacks
When holding a developed board or an early Aurelion Sol, prioritize open-attacking. This forces the opponent to spend mana reactively and prevents them from developing blockers or using slow-speed removal.
- Hand Management
Be mindful of hand space, especially when using relics like Spellweaver's Symphony or Perfect Hex Core. Aurelion Sol's level-up often generates 'Living Legends,' which will fully refill your hand; ensure you have cleared sufficient space to prevent burning critical cards like 'The Skies Descend'.