Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.2%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Apheliosvs Heimerdinger

DMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Heimerdinger is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Heimerdinger based on 5 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 Heimerdinger matchup.

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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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
60.0% WR
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Heimerdinger vs Aphelios matchup - 40.0% win rate
Heimerdinger
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
1,131
DMG / min
1,214
18,484
Gold / game
15,564
326
Heal / min
75
523
DMG Mitigated / min
389
0.6
CC / min
0.8
0.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
60.0%
Late Game WR
40.0%

Aphelios vs Heimerdinger Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, giving Aphelios a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Heimerdinger players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aphelios leads by 386 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Heimerdinger and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Heimerdinger 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 Heimerdinger Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Heimerdinger in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Heimerdinger, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Aphelios
6.5Heimerdinger
Aphelios and Heimerdinger 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
1,131Aphelios
1,214Heimerdinger
Heimerdinger heavily out-damages Aphelios by 84 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 Heimerdinger's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
18,484Aphelios
15,564Heimerdinger
Aphelios generates a commanding 2,919 more gold per game than Heimerdinger. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Heimerdinger should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Aphelios
0.8Heimerdinger
Both Aphelios and Heimerdinger 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
849Aphelios
464Heimerdinger
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Heimerdinger, healing and mitigating 386 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Heimerdinger is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Heimerdinger, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aphelios Build Against Heimerdinger

Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Heimerdinger, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Heimerdinger are The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow and Stormrazor. This combination gives Aphelios an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
0.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios0.0%
Heimerdinger early game win rateHeimerdinger0.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios60.0%
Heimerdinger late game win rateHeimerdinger40.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aphelios and Heimerdinger, with Aphelios holding a razor-thin 0.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Heimerdinger. 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. Heimerdinger players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Heimerdinger

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs HeimerdingerPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Aphelios rune vs HeimerdingerAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs HeimerdingerLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs HeimerdingerCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Heimerdinger
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs HeimerdingerSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs HeimerdingerGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Heimerdinger
100.0% WR

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


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.07%2336.686813,12247.3%48.8%
51.00%2006.889612,87051.0%51.0%
49.48%1946.687212,86946.1%53.3%
49.74%1936.797814,10644.0%54.1%
47.40%1546.996813,94653.1%43.3%
50.70%1426.995113,70645.2%55.0%
48.87%1336.289612,93143.6%52.6%
47.90%1196.790913,42543.4%51.5%
41.77%796.793913,65947.2%37.2%
43.48%696.391713,29850.0%38.5%
50.00%666.895413,54150.0%50.0%
53.13%646.696213,96846.7%58.8%
50.00%586.186013,12358.3%44.1%
60.38%536.490913,06758.1%63.6%
50.98%517.088212,78344.4%58.3%
48.00%506.680312,20538.7%63.2%
63.27%496.895713,12062.1%65.0%
50.00%486.51,00113,94647.6%51.9%
36.17%477.291412,53434.5%38.9%
64.29%426.696013,50568.4%60.9%
50.00%366.992013,06547.6%53.3%
60.00%256.687814,12137.5%70.6%
64.00%256.498016,59140.0%70.0%
47.83%236.81,05715,96066.7%41.2%
27.27%226.483713,8680.0%35.3%
27.27%227.087213,67340.0%16.7%
31.25%166.793413,21714.3%44.4%
56.25%166.598614,24271.4%44.4%
50.00%166.91,16915,09540.0%54.5%
25.00%166.772112,90228.6%22.2%
50.00%146.81,00312,52650.0%50.0%
33.33%126.570210,19530.0%50.0%
27.27%115.981711,46614.3%50.0%
54.55%116.278112,08550.0%60.0%
50.00%106.879613,37825.0%66.7%
22.22%96.91,05513,49933.3%16.7%
50.00%87.996913,16150.0%50.0%
42.86%76.81,2548,35240.0%50.0%
71.43%76.61,10216,76580.0%50.0%
33.33%67.473513,19833.3%33.3%
60.00%57.21,03113,6240.0%75.0%
60.00%56.61,13118,4840.0%60.0%

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Aphelios vs Heimerdinger - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Heimerdinger in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Heimerdinger's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Heimerdinger in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Heimerdinger with a 0.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Heimerdinger in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to 40.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Heimerdinger matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Heimerdinger?

The best Aphelios build against Heimerdinger includes The Collector, Immortal Shieldbow, Stormrazor with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Heimerdinger?

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

Does Aphelios counter Heimerdinger?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Heimerdinger with a 60.0% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Heimerdinger in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Heimerdinger?

When playing Aphelios against Heimerdinger, 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.