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

Apheliosvs Ezreal

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

Aphelios vs Ezreal is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.0%) over Ezreal based on 134 games. Aphelios 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 Ezreal 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
Ezreal - 54.5% win rateEzreal(54.5%)
Aphelios - 54.5% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
54.5% WR
VS
Ezreal vs Aphelios matchup - 45.5% win rate
Ezreal
45.5% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Ezreal Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 134
54.5%
Win Rate
45.5%
6.9
CS / min
6.8
1,006
DMG / min
960
14,426
Gold / game
13,645
259
Heal / min
231
492
DMG Mitigated / min
420
0.5
CC / min
0.1
51.7%
Early Game WR
48.3%
56.6%
Late Game WR
43.4%

Aphelios vs Ezreal Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 134 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ezreal's 45.5%, giving Aphelios a 9.0 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Ezreal 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 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Ezreal and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ezreal away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Ezreal Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Ezreal in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.9Aphelios
6.8Ezreal
Aphelios and Ezreal farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,006Aphelios
960Ezreal
Aphelios deals 45 more champion damage per minute than Ezreal. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ezreal choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,426Aphelios
13,645Ezreal
Aphelios earns 780 more gold per game than Ezreal, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Aphelios
0.1Ezreal
Aphelios provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ezreal, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aphelios coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
750Aphelios
651Ezreal
Aphelios heals and mitigates 100 more damage per minute than Ezreal, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Aphelios to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Ezreal.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
51.7%
+3.4% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios51.7%
Ezreal early game win rateEzreal48.3%
Late Game
Aphelios
56.6%
+13.2% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios56.6%
Ezreal late game win rateEzreal43.4%

During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Aphelios has a meaningful 51.7% win rate, outperforming Ezreal by 3.4 percentage points. Aphelios players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 56.6% win rate — 13.2 points above Ezreal. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Aphelios Runes Against Ezreal

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs EzrealPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs EzrealAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs EzrealLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs EzrealCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Ezreal
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs EzrealSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs EzrealGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Ezreal
61.1% WR

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


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 Ezreal - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Ezreal in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Ezreal's 45.5%, a 9.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 134 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Ezreal in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Ezreal with a 51.7% win rate versus 48.3%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Ezreal in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup with a 56.6% win rate compared to 43.4%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Ezreal with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.0 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 134 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Ezreal?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Ezreal?

The best Aphelios runes against Ezreal use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.1% win rate in the Aphelios vs Ezreal matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Ezreal?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Ezreal with a 54.5% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Ezreal in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Ezreal?

When playing Aphelios against Ezreal, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.