Apheliosvs Caitlyn
Aphelios vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Caitlyn wins with a 60.4% win rate (+20.8%) over Aphelios based on 101 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup.
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.
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Aphelios vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 101 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 60.4% win rate compared to Aphelios's 39.6%, giving Caitlyn a 20.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Caitlyn leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios26.9%
Caitlyn73.1%Aphelios53.1%Caitlyn46.9%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 73.1% win rate — a 46.2 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.1% win rate — 6.1 points above Caitlyn. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Caitlyn must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Aphelios reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Aphelios 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 Caitlyn
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Caitlyn in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39.60% | 101 | 6.5 | 820 | 12,721 | 26.9% | 53.1% | |
| 49.49% | 99 | 6.7 | 1,010 | 13,881 | 48.8% | 50.0% | |
| 53.26% | 92 | 6.6 | 954 | 13,981 | 53.9% | 52.8% | |
| 53.75% | 80 | 6.6 | 902 | 14,016 | 50.0% | 56.5% | |
| 40.51% | 79 | 6.8 | 828 | 12,907 | 46.3% | 34.2% | |
| 59.46% | 74 | 6.2 | 942 | 13,706 | 60.0% | 59.1% | |
| 61.54% | 52 | 6.6 | 1,055 | 13,501 | 50.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 46 | 6.8 | 1,026 | 15,091 | 36.8% | 59.3% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.7 | 968 | 13,730 | 43.8% | 58.3% | |
| 43.59% | 39 | 6.8 | 911 | 14,041 | 14.3% | 60.0% | |
| 52.94% | 34 | 6.8 | 927 | 11,996 | 38.9% | 68.8% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.8 | 869 | 13,678 | 42.1% | 35.7% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.8 | 891 | 14,007 | 61.5% | 63.2% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.7 | 962 | 13,018 | 72.2% | 50.0% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.9 | 912 | 14,887 | 71.4% | 52.6% | |
| 60.00% | 25 | 6.5 | 839 | 13,561 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 41.67% | 24 | 6.5 | 828 | 12,760 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.7 | 817 | 12,787 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 50.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 835 | 11,650 | 46.7% | 60.0% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 7.0 | 781 | 13,984 | 50.0% | 45.5% | |
| 31.25% | 16 | 7.6 | 919 | 14,546 | 37.5% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 743 | 11,704 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.9 | 916 | 12,249 | 57.1% | 50.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 5.9 | 815 | 12,680 | 37.5% | 80.0% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.1 | 910 | 11,426 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 72.73% | 11 | 7.2 | 882 | 14,450 | 60.0% | 83.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 869 | 12,981 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.7 | 944 | 16,087 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 743 | 12,606 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.6 | 1,034 | 13,527 | 50.0% | 75.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.8 | 741 | 11,343 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 881 | 13,718 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
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Aphelios vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Caitlyn wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup with a 60.4% win rate compared to Aphelios's 39.6%, a 20.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 101 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Aphelios do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Aphelios with a 73.1% win rate versus 26.9%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Caitlyn in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup with a 53.1% win rate compared to 46.9%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup?
Caitlyn wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.4% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 20.8 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 101 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Caitlyn?
The best Aphelios build against Caitlyn includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Caitlyn?
The best Aphelios runes against Caitlyn use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 41.7% win rate in the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Caitlyn?
No, Aphelios struggles against Caitlyn with only a 39.6% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Caitlyn?
When playing Aphelios against Caitlyn, play cautiously and avoid Caitlyn's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Caitlyn in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.