Apheliosvs Cassiopeia
Aphelios vs Cassiopeia is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Cassiopeia wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia 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.
Cassiopeia(40.0%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Cassiopeia Matchup?
Aphelios vs Cassiopeia Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Cassiopeia wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, giving Cassiopeia a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Cassiopeia controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Laning Phase Breakdown
Cassiopeia is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Cassiopeia holds advantages in farming, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios0.0%Cassiopeia100.0%Aphelios100.0%Cassiopeia0.0%Cassiopeia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Cassiopeia 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Cassiopeia. 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: Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Cassiopeia in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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 Cassiopeia - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Cassiopeia in League of Legends?
Cassiopeia wins the Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Aphelios do against Cassiopeia in the early game?
In the early game, Cassiopeia has the advantage against Aphelios with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Cassiopeia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Cassiopeia in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup?
Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Cassiopeia?
The best Aphelios build against Cassiopeia includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Cassiopeia?
The best Aphelios runes against Cassiopeia use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Cassiopeia?
No, Aphelios struggles against Cassiopeia with only a 40.0% win rate. Cassiopeia has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Cassiopeia's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Cassiopeia?
When playing Aphelios against Cassiopeia, play cautiously and avoid Cassiopeia's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Cassiopeia in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.