Play it from an Elderwood opener (Ornn, Alistar, Xayah) with Recurve Bows for Aphelios and a Spatula + Chain Vest for the Elderwood Emblem.
Emblems for Elderwood Aphelios & Ezreal
Ranked by what they unlock on the final board, next to this comp's average of 4.05.
Executioner Emblem
Great
Lunar Emblem
Filler
Rapidfire Emblem
FillerDon't build for this comp
Augments for Elderwood Aphelios & Ezreal
Econ first, then items, then combat. Pick a round to see what to take.
How to choose at 2-1
U.R.F
GoldA Spatula; units holding Spatula or Frying Pan items gain attack speed and mana regen.
Spatula + Chain Vest is the Elderwood Emblem for Aphelios.
Spreading Roots
GoldA random emblem now and another after a few combats.
Two chances at an Elderwood or Executioner Emblem.
The Trait Tree
PrismaticRandom emblems and gold.
Emblems open this comp up; two Elderwood Emblems make Elderwood 9 at level 9.
Branching Out
SilverA random emblem.
A cheap shot at the Elderwood Emblem.
Nature's Shelter
GoldGives Alistar, Ornn and Xayah; units next to an Elderwood plant gain attack speed and heal.
Three opener units and a stronger Elderwood board.
Replication
GoldChoose a component and get a copy of it for the next few rounds.
Pick Recurve Bow for Guinsoo's and Kraken's, or Chain Vest for the emblem.
Band of Thieves
SilverA Thief's Gloves.
Gloves later go on Gnar.
Buried Treasures III
PrismaticA component now and one each round for several rounds.
Items for two carries and two tanks.
How to choose at 3-2
Spreading Roots+
GoldRandom emblems and gold.
An Elderwood Emblem makes Elderwood 7 at level 8.
The Trait Tree+
PrismaticRandom emblems, a Reforger and gold.
The Reforger can turn a wrong emblem into a useful one.
Branching Out+
SilverA random emblem and a Reforger.
Reforge until it is an Elderwood Emblem.
U.R.F
GoldA Spatula; units holding Spatula or Frying Pan items gain attack speed and mana regen.
Spatula + Chain Vest is the Elderwood Emblem.
Epic Rolldown
GoldFree rerolls when you reach a set level.
Pays for the level-8 roll for two 4-cost carries.
Rolling For Days
SilverFree Shop rerolls.
More rolls at 8 for Aphelios and Ezreal 2 stars.
Big Grab Bag
Gold3 random components, gold and a Reforger.
This comp uses many items.
Small Grab Bag
SilverRandom item components.
Fills the last carry and tank items.
How to choose at 4-2
Master of All Origins
PrismaticChoose a trait, get a Lux with that trait and a Spear of Shojin.
Lux (Elderwood) replaces Diana for Elderwood 9.
Commerce Core
PrismaticFree rerolls now and every round.
Find Aphelios and Ezreal 2 stars without spending gold.
Swordsmith
GoldTwo random completed items that build from B.F. Sword.
Deathblade, Infinity Edge or Spear of Shojin for Ezreal.
Rolling For Days
SilverFree Shop rerolls.
Rolls for the second 2-star carry or Gnar.
U.R.F
GoldA Spatula; units holding Spatula or Frying Pan items gain attack speed and mana regen.
A first or second Elderwood Emblem still adds a breakpoint.
Golden Gamble++
PrismaticGold and a coin flip: a radiant item chest or completed item anvils.
Finishes both carries' items.
Nesting Anvils+
PrismaticAn artifact anvil, then a component anvil, then gold.
Items plus gold for level 9.
Duo Queue
GoldTwo random 5-costs and 2 copies of a component.
Gnar and Lux are the 5-costs you want.
Don't take for this comp
Calculated Loss · a loss-streak plan; this comp opens on a win streak
Solo Leveling · breaks the stage 2 streak
Epoch · rated low for this comp; take an emblem or item augment
Trade Sector · rated low for this comp; one reroll a round is too little
Advanced Loan · your next augment drops a tier, and you want emblem augments
Pandora's Bench · scrambles the bench you hold carry copies on
Blossom's Call · a trait this board never plays