Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Apheliosvs Draven

CMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Draven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Draven wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Aphelios based on 42 games. Draven holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Draven 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.

Compare against an opponent
Draven - 42.9% win rateDraven(42.9%)
Aphelios - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
42.9% WR
VS
Draven vs Aphelios matchup - 57.1% win rate
Draven
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Draven Matchup?

Draven wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 42
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.3
CS / min
6.9
851
DMG / min
953
11,940
Gold / game
13,853
180
Heal / min
217
389
DMG Mitigated / min
524
0.5
CC / min
0.4
40.7%
Early Game WR
59.3%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Aphelios vs Draven Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Draven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, giving Draven a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Draven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Aphelios leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Draven 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 Draven 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 Draven Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Draven is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Aphelios
6.9Draven
Draven edges out Aphelios by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Draven.
Damage
851Aphelios
953Draven
Draven heavily out-damages Aphelios by 102 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 Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,940Aphelios
13,853Draven
Draven generates a commanding 1,913 more gold per game than Aphelios. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aphelios should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.5Aphelios
0.4Draven
Both Aphelios and Draven provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
570Aphelios
740Draven
Draven vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 171 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios40.7%
Draven early game win rateDraven59.3%
Late Game
Draven
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios46.7%
Draven late game win rateDraven53.3%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.3% win rate — a 18.5 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Draven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Draven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Draven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aphelios players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Draven

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs DravenPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs DravenTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs DravenLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs DravenCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Draven
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs DravenSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs DravenGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Draven
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Draven 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.

Aphelios matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%1936.895614,19544.2%55.1%
44.86%1856.586813,37340.0%49.0%
42.77%1666.896913,72843.3%42.1%
46.95%1646.891613,72843.4%50.6%
64.05%1536.595014,80561.3%65.9%
48.53%1366.91,02714,73550.0%47.4%
54.48%1346.91,00614,42651.7%56.6%
50.53%956.996414,14245.5%54.9%
63.64%886.71,01314,00570.0%58.3%
51.19%846.796513,34656.8%45.0%
49.25%676.71,00913,66148.1%50.0%
42.86%636.593513,75136.7%48.5%
60.32%636.61,04814,95853.3%66.7%
51.16%436.777812,75450.0%52.4%
42.86%426.385111,94040.7%46.7%
42.11%386.71,05313,68942.1%42.1%
57.89%386.381812,69750.0%63.6%
55.56%366.91,10315,66256.3%55.0%
41.38%297.095114,16936.4%44.4%
39.29%287.11,05514,42546.1%33.3%
39.29%287.01,00514,76533.3%42.1%
48.15%276.51,00914,35563.6%37.5%
36.36%226.983413,12041.7%30.0%
61.90%216.21,05216,53825.0%70.6%
47.37%196.81,28414,88437.5%54.5%
58.82%176.389713,02570.0%42.9%
33.33%157.394213,40333.3%33.3%
42.86%146.71,08314,41328.6%57.1%
76.92%136.588312,86370.0%100.0%
41.67%126.274712,57662.5%0.0%
33.33%126.61,00918,3940.0%40.0%
45.45%116.41,07516,03940.0%50.0%
70.00%107.21,16614,71250.0%83.3%
66.67%96.387613,61240.0%100.0%
44.44%97.192915,01650.0%40.0%
57.14%77.41,10616,95133.3%75.0%
33.33%67.491915,95450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.673312,20550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.897713,10550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.075910,32550.0%0.0%
60.00%56.681013,98033.3%100.0%
80.00%55.81,21112,42150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.28059,0980.0%100.0%

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Aphelios vs Draven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Draven in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Draven in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Aphelios with a 59.3% win rate versus 40.7%. Draven players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Draven in the late game?

In the late game, Draven takes over the Aphelios vs Draven matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Draven?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Draven?

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

Does Aphelios counter Draven?

No, Aphelios struggles against Draven with only a 42.9% win rate. Draven has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Draven's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Draven?

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