Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Apheliosvs Kog'Maw

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 5, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Kog'Maw is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate (+25.9%) over Kog'Maw based on 27 games. Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw 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 - 63.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
63.0% WR
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Kog'Maw vs Aphelios matchup - 37.0% win rate
Kog'Maw
37.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Kog'Maw Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Kog'Maw matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 27
63.0%
Win Rate
37.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.3
976
DMG / min
1,160
16,259
Gold / game
15,548
261
Heal / min
242
524
DMG Mitigated / min
574
0.5
CC / min
0.3
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
71.4%
Late Game WR
28.6%

Aphelios vs Kog'Maw Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Kog'Maw matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 37.0%, giving Aphelios a 25.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Kog'Maw controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Kog'Maw 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 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Kog'Maw and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Kog'Maw in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Aphelios
6.3Kog'Maw
Aphelios and Kog'Maw farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
976Aphelios
1,160Kog'Maw
Kog'Maw heavily out-damages Aphelios by 184 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 Kog'Maw's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,259Aphelios
15,548Kog'Maw
Aphelios earns 710 more gold per game than Kog'Maw, 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
0.3Kog'Maw
Both Aphelios and Kog'Maw provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
785Aphelios
815Kog'Maw
Aphelios and Kog'Maw have comparable sustain profiles, with only 30 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Kog'Maw
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Kog'Maw early game win rateKog'Maw66.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios71.4%
Kog'Maw late game win rateKog'Maw28.6%

Kog'Maw dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Kog'Maw 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Kog'Maw. 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: Kog'Maw 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 Kog'Maw

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs Kog'MawPrecision
Conqueror - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'MawPresence of Mind - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'MawLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'MawCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'Maw
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs Kog'MawInspiration
Cash Back - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'MawTriple Tonic - best Aphelios rune vs Kog'Maw
100.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Kog'Maw, 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
49.08%2716.586813,27947.2%50.7%
51.79%2246.889612,99751.9%51.7%
48.65%2226.796713,97543.3%52.8%
50.68%2216.688112,97048.2%53.2%
50.00%1726.91,00314,24054.9%46.5%
50.93%1616.894113,53843.7%56.7%
47.47%1586.289712,95143.3%50.5%
48.53%1366.793713,53144.3%52.0%
41.94%936.692313,55745.2%39.2%
46.15%786.393313,30751.4%41.9%
50.00%726.895313,34450.0%50.0%
53.52%716.697214,06348.6%58.3%
51.52%666.189913,51657.7%47.5%
58.33%606.489313,05352.9%65.4%
48.33%606.578112,14942.9%56.0%
50.88%577.195613,66844.8%57.1%
60.71%566.897813,24459.4%62.5%
48.21%566.697614,16447.8%48.5%
38.46%527.290712,79740.6%35.0%
62.50%486.595913,30762.5%62.5%
47.73%447.088612,45044.4%52.9%
62.96%276.497616,25933.3%71.4%
62.96%276.792914,66837.5%73.7%
50.00%246.81,03815,91666.7%44.4%
29.17%247.086313,55945.5%15.4%
29.17%246.482113,8170.0%38.9%
55.00%206.496315,22271.4%46.1%
47.06%176.91,18915,29340.0%50.0%
29.41%176.694513,44614.3%40.0%
25.00%166.772112,90228.6%22.2%
60.00%156.591713,77957.1%62.5%
53.33%156.696612,20055.6%50.0%
21.43%146.276610,98611.1%40.0%
35.71%146.472310,88427.3%66.7%
36.36%116.91,06613,98750.0%28.6%
50.00%106.879613,37825.0%66.7%
50.00%107.896613,00850.0%50.0%
60.00%106.41,06514,95262.5%50.0%
40.00%106.61,0239,47233.3%50.0%
33.33%67.473513,19833.3%33.3%
60.00%57.21,03113,62450.0%66.7%
60.00%56.61,13118,4840.0%60.0%
20.00%57.487115,575100.0%0.0%

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Aphelios vs Kog'Maw - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Kog'Maw in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to Kog'Maw's 37.0%, a 25.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Kog'Maw in the early game?

In the early game, Kog'Maw has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Kog'Maw players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Kog'Maw in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Kog'Maw matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Kog'Maw matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Kog'Maw with a 63.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.9 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Kog'Maw?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Kog'Maw?

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

Does Aphelios counter Kog'Maw?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Kog'Maw with a 63.0% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Kog'Maw in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Kog'Maw?

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