Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.5%
Pick Rate
1.6%
Ban Rate
1.1%

Apheliosvs Draven

DMarksman
Patch26.17
Games1,614
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedSep 7, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Draven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.17. Aphelios wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Draven based on 15 games. Draven 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 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.

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Aphelios - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
53.3% WR
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Draven vs Aphelios matchup - 46.7% win rate
Draven
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Draven Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
6.0
CS / min
6.6
894
DMG / min
938
11,964
Gold / game
13,208
195
Heal / min
165
433
DMG Mitigated / min
438
0.6
CC / min
0.4
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
62.5%
Late Game WR
37.5%

Aphelios vs Draven Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Draven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Draven's 46.7%, giving Aphelios a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Draven controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Draven 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 Aphelios leads by 0.2s of CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Draven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Draven away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Very small sampleBased on 15 matches. This is far too small a sample to draw conclusions from — treat these numbers as provisional.

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 3 out of 4 key stat categories. Draven holds advantages in farming, damage and gold income, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.0Aphelios
6.6Draven
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
894Aphelios
938Draven
Draven deals 44 more champion damage per minute than Aphelios. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aphelios choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Draven's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,964Aphelios
13,208Draven
Draven generates a commanding 1,244 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
0.6Aphelios
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.
Healing
195Aphelios
165Draven
Aphelios and Draven heal similar amounts, only 30 HP/min apart. Anti-heal is not a priority in this matchup.
Durability
433Aphelios
438Draven
Aphelios and Draven mitigate a similar amount of damage (5/min apart), so neither side can rely on out-tanking the other.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios42.9%
Draven early game win rateDraven57.1%
Late Game
Aphelios
62.5%
+25.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios62.5%
Draven late game win rateDraven37.5%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 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.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 62.5% win rate — 25.0 points above Draven. 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: Draven 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 Draven

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs DravenPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs DravenAbsorb Life - 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
50.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Draven, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.17. 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.

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Aphelios vs Draven - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Draven in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to Draven's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.17.

How does Aphelios do against Draven in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Draven matchup with a 62.5% win rate compared to 37.5%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Draven matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Draven with a 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.17. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Draven?

There is not enough matchup-specific build data to recommend an item path for Aphelios against Draven yet. Use Aphelios's standard build for the current patch and adapt situational items to Draven.

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 50.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Draven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Draven?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Draven with a 53.3% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Draven in lane based on current patch 26.17 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Draven?

When playing Aphelios against Draven, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Draven. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.