Apheliosvs Caitlyn
Aphelios vs Caitlyn is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 50.3% win rate (+0.5%) over Caitlyn based on 193 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.
Caitlyn(50.3%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn Matchup?
Aphelios vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 193 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 50.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 49.7%, giving Aphelios a 0.5 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 sustain, where Aphelios leads by 207 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Caitlyn's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios44.2%Caitlyn55.8%Aphelios55.1%Caitlyn44.9%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.8% win rate — a 11.6 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 55.1% win rate — 10.3 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 primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Aphelios maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Caitlyn.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.26% | 193 | 6.8 | 956 | 14,195 | 44.2% | 55.1% | |
| 44.86% | 185 | 6.5 | 868 | 13,373 | 40.0% | 49.0% | |
| 42.77% | 166 | 6.8 | 969 | 13,728 | 43.3% | 42.1% | |
| 46.95% | 164 | 6.8 | 916 | 13,728 | 43.4% | 50.6% | |
| 64.05% | 153 | 6.5 | 950 | 14,805 | 61.3% | 65.9% | |
| 48.53% | 136 | 6.9 | 1,027 | 14,735 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 54.48% | 134 | 6.9 | 1,006 | 14,426 | 51.7% | 56.6% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 6.9 | 964 | 14,142 | 45.5% | 54.9% | |
| 63.64% | 88 | 6.7 | 1,013 | 14,005 | 70.0% | 58.3% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 6.7 | 965 | 13,346 | 56.8% | 45.0% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 6.7 | 1,009 | 13,661 | 48.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 6.5 | 935 | 13,751 | 36.7% | 48.5% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 6.6 | 1,048 | 14,958 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.7 | 778 | 12,754 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.3 | 851 | 11,940 | 40.7% | 46.7% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.7 | 1,053 | 13,689 | 42.1% | 42.1% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.3 | 818 | 12,697 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.9 | 1,103 | 15,662 | 56.3% | 55.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 7.0 | 951 | 14,169 | 36.4% | 44.4% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.1 | 1,055 | 14,425 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.0 | 1,005 | 14,765 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 14,355 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.9 | 834 | 13,120 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,052 | 16,538 | 25.0% | 70.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,284 | 14,884 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.3 | 897 | 13,025 | 70.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.3 | 942 | 13,403 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,083 | 14,413 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.5 | 883 | 12,863 | 70.0% | 100.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 747 | 12,576 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 1,009 | 18,394 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 1,075 | 16,039 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,166 | 14,712 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 876 | 13,612 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.1 | 929 | 15,016 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,106 | 16,951 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 919 | 15,954 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 733 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 977 | 13,105 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 759 | 10,325 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 810 | 13,980 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,211 | 12,421 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 805 | 9,098 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Aphelios vs Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup with a 50.3% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 49.7%, a 0.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 193 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Aphelios do against Caitlyn in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Aphelios with a 55.8% win rate versus 44.2%. 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 55.1% win rate compared to 44.9%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.5 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 193 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 57.1% win rate in the Aphelios vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Caitlyn?
Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Caitlyn with a 50.3% win rate. Aphelios slightly edges out Caitlyn in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Caitlyn?
When playing Aphelios against Caitlyn, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Caitlyn. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.