Drifter vs Apollo

52.1% win rate as Drifter · 32,361 matches

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Early game · first 8 minutes

Stop attacking during Riposte; bullets can trigger it too. Attack after it ends, keeping room to dodge Flawless Advance. Then land Stalker’s Mark from a position your partner can support. Check behind the target before reappearing so both enemies cannot surround you.

Mid game · Walkers

Attack Apollo with a teammate from separate positions so one Itani Lo Sahn cannot catch both of you. Keep your strongest attack for after Riposte ends, and avoid following Disengaging Sigil into his teammates.

Late game · Patron

Move out of Itani Lo Sahn’s path during its wind-up. Apollo is invulnerable during the slash sequence; when it ends, protect the affected ally and attack him together. After the slash sequence ends, land Stalker’s Mark on Apollo, then check the space behind him before reappearing there.