Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.3%
Pick Rate
2.8%

Apheliosvs Hwei

DMarksman
Patch26.4
Matches1,089,240
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMar 3, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Hwei is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Aphelios wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Hwei based on 23 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 Hwei 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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Hwei - 52.2% win rateHwei(52.2%)
Aphelios - 52.2% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
52.2% WR
VS
Hwei vs Aphelios matchup - 47.8% win rate
Hwei
47.8% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Hwei Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 23
52.2%
Win Rate
47.8%
6.9
CS / min
6.6
881
DMG / min
1,012
13,083
Gold / game
12,551
240
Heal / min
93
455
DMG Mitigated / min
373
0.5
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
54.5%
Late Game WR
45.5%

Aphelios vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Hwei matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Hwei's 47.8%, giving Aphelios a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Hwei 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 Hwei leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Hwei's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Hwei, 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
6.9Aphelios
6.6Hwei
Aphelios edges out Hwei by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
881Aphelios
1,012Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Aphelios by 132 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 Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,083Aphelios
12,551Hwei
Aphelios earns 532 more gold per game than Hwei, 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
1.1Hwei
Hwei provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
695Aphelios
467Hwei
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 228 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios50.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
54.5%
+9.1% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios54.5%
Hwei late game win rateHwei45.5%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aphelios and Hwei, with Aphelios holding a razor-thin 50.0% 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 54.5% win rate — 9.1 points above Hwei. 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. Hwei players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Hwei

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs HweiPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs HweiTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs HweiLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs HweiCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs HweiGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

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


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
48.30%6806.889813,87646.2%50.3%
52.03%5936.996014,11651.7%52.4%
51.31%4226.893213,79046.1%56.3%
45.56%4206.687913,53339.3%51.7%
48.89%3177.092913,72143.2%54.9%
47.70%3066.889613,66545.9%49.7%
52.86%2987.01,00014,67349.0%56.8%
50.68%2976.995013,74445.2%55.3%
50.70%2176.893013,86947.4%54.5%
44.71%2096.584613,09244.2%45.1%
48.74%2006.71,00614,11442.3%55.8%
49.17%1816.692613,89147.0%51.0%
42.04%1586.891913,71537.0%46.4%
50.00%1366.890213,93850.7%49.2%
57.46%1346.982313,20145.7%70.3%
48.12%1346.997414,32146.3%50.0%
50.77%1317.21,01315,38347.7%52.3%
54.84%1256.690313,47652.8%57.7%
56.98%876.71,00814,56851.4%60.8%
46.43%846.894214,00652.6%41.3%
41.46%836.495512,85537.0%47.2%
52.44%827.191613,57550.0%55.3%
50.63%797.21,03014,15244.1%55.6%
49.28%697.295014,22947.4%51.6%
45.45%666.696714,26531.3%58.8%
53.33%616.890413,84460.7%46.9%
47.92%496.887013,21334.8%60.0%
51.06%476.780413,68157.1%46.1%
51.16%447.086514,04550.0%52.0%
44.74%386.576312,65530.0%61.1%
52.17%236.988113,08350.0%54.5%
59.09%226.695414,09933.3%76.9%
47.62%217.486514,02136.4%60.0%
33.33%196.696114,13616.7%41.7%
25.00%166.91,11113,43842.9%11.1%
53.85%136.794214,57475.0%20.0%
53.85%137.292013,98440.0%62.5%
36.36%126.681512,61340.0%33.3%
63.64%115.870013,24675.0%57.1%
20.00%106.964611,17520.0%20.0%
50.00%106.31,17716,9780.0%62.5%
40.00%106.91,05713,16416.7%75.0%
62.50%87.01,09415,41480.0%33.3%
50.00%86.889013,66033.3%60.0%
14.29%76.667813,4410.0%33.3%
71.43%76.51,03513,296100.0%33.3%
83.33%67.573312,204100.0%0.0%
50.00%66.676412,10550.0%50.0%
40.00%57.168113,71050.0%33.3%
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Aphelios vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Hwei matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Hwei's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Aphelios do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Hwei with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Hwei matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to 45.5%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Hwei matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Hwei with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Hwei?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Hwei?

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

Does Aphelios counter Hwei?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 52.2% win rate. Aphelios has a solid advantage over Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Hwei?

When playing Aphelios against Hwei, 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.