Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Apheliosvs Aurelion Sol

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aurelion Sol wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Aphelios wins the early laning phase while Aurelion Sol scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup.

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Aphelios Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aphelios performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Aphelios - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
20.0% WR
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Aurelion Sol vs Aphelios matchup - 80.0% win rate
Aurelion Sol
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol Matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup
Winner
Aurelion Sol
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
7.4
CS / min
7.2
871
DMG / min
1,020
15,575
Gold / game
15,407
187
Heal / min
86
399
DMG Mitigated / min
343
0.4
CC / min
1.1
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aurelion Sol wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 20.0%, giving Aurelion Sol a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aphelios controls the early laning stage, but Aurelion Sol outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aphelios needs to press advantages before Aurelion Sol reaches their power spikes, while Aurelion Sol should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aurelion Sol leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aurelion Sol has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aurelion Sol overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Aurelion Sol, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Aphelios
7.2Aurelion Sol
Aphelios and Aurelion Sol farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
871Aphelios
1,020Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol heavily out-damages Aphelios by 149 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aphelios should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aurelion Sol's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
15,575Aphelios
15,407Aurelion Sol
Aphelios and Aurelion Sol generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 169 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Aphelios
1.1Aurelion Sol
Aurelion Sol provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aurelion Sol coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
587Aphelios
428Aurelion Sol
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Aurelion Sol, healing and mitigating 158 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aurelion Sol is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aurelion Sol, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios100.0%
Aurelion Sol early game win rateAurelion Sol0.0%
Late Game
Aurelion Sol
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios0.0%
Aurelion Sol late game win rateAurelion Sol100.0%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aurelion Sol. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Aurelion Sol is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Aurelion Sol, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aphelios must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aurelion Sol reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aurelion Sol survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Aurelion Sol

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs Aurelion SolPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion SolAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion SolLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion SolCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion Sol
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs Aurelion SolInspiration
Cosmic Insight - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion SolCash Back - best Aphelios rune vs Aurelion Sol
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Aurelion Sol in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Aphelios's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aphelios matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.08%2716.586813,27947.2%50.7%
51.79%2246.889612,99751.9%51.7%
48.65%2226.796713,97543.3%52.8%
50.68%2216.688112,97048.2%53.2%
50.00%1726.91,00314,24054.9%46.5%
50.93%1616.894113,53843.7%56.7%
47.47%1586.289712,95143.3%50.5%
48.53%1366.793713,53144.3%52.0%
41.94%936.692313,55745.2%39.2%
46.15%786.393313,30751.4%41.9%
50.00%726.895313,34450.0%50.0%
53.52%716.697214,06348.6%58.3%
51.52%666.189913,51657.7%47.5%
58.33%606.489313,05352.9%65.4%
48.33%606.578112,14942.9%56.0%
50.88%577.195613,66844.8%57.1%
60.71%566.897813,24459.4%62.5%
48.21%566.697614,16447.8%48.5%
38.46%527.290712,79740.6%35.0%
62.50%486.595913,30762.5%62.5%
47.73%447.088612,45044.4%52.9%
62.96%276.497616,25933.3%71.4%
62.96%276.792914,66837.5%73.7%
50.00%246.81,03815,91666.7%44.4%
29.17%247.086313,55945.5%15.4%
29.17%246.482113,8170.0%38.9%
55.00%206.496315,22271.4%46.1%
47.06%176.91,18915,29340.0%50.0%
29.41%176.694513,44614.3%40.0%
25.00%166.772112,90228.6%22.2%
60.00%156.591713,77957.1%62.5%
53.33%156.696612,20055.6%50.0%
21.43%146.276610,98611.1%40.0%
35.71%146.472310,88427.3%66.7%
36.36%116.91,06613,98750.0%28.6%
50.00%106.879613,37825.0%66.7%
50.00%107.896613,00850.0%50.0%
60.00%106.41,06514,95262.5%50.0%
40.00%106.61,0239,47233.3%50.0%
33.33%67.473513,19833.3%33.3%
60.00%57.21,03113,62450.0%66.7%
60.00%56.61,13118,4840.0%60.0%
20.00%57.487115,575100.0%0.0%

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Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Aurelion Sol in League of Legends?

Aurelion Sol wins the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Aurelion Sol in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Aurelion Sol with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Aurelion Sol in the late game?

In the late game, Aurelion Sol takes over the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aurelion Sol scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup?

Aurelion Sol wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Aurelion Sol is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Aurelion Sol?

The best Aphelios build against Aurelion Sol includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Aurelion Sol?

The best Aphelios runes against Aurelion Sol use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Aurelion Sol matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Aurelion Sol?

No, Aphelios struggles against Aurelion Sol with only a 20.0% win rate. Aurelion Sol has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aurelion Sol's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Aurelion Sol?

When playing Aphelios against Aurelion Sol, play cautiously and avoid Aurelion Sol's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aurelion Sol has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.