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

Apheliosvs Lux

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Lux is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Lux wins with a 78.6% win rate (+57.1%) over Aphelios based on 14 games. Lux 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 Lux 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 - 21.4% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
21.4% WR
VS
Lux vs Aphelios matchup - 78.6% win rate
Lux
78.6% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Lux Matchup?

Lux wins the Aphelios vs Lux matchup
Winner
Lux
Matches: 14
21.4%
Win Rate
78.6%
6.2
CS / min
6.6
766
DMG / min
840
10,986
Gold / game
11,584
169
Heal / min
76
364
DMG Mitigated / min
325
0.4
CC / min
1.6
11.1%
Early Game WR
88.9%
40.0%
Late Game WR
60.0%

Aphelios vs Lux Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Lux matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Lux wins with a 78.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 21.4%, giving Lux a 57.1 percentage point advantage. Lux dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios 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 Lux leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Lux has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Lux overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Lux Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Lux is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Lux holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.2Aphelios
6.6Lux
Lux edges out Aphelios by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Lux.
Damage
766Aphelios
840Lux
Lux deals 74 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 Lux's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,986Aphelios
11,584Lux
Lux earns 598 more gold per game than Aphelios, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Lux slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.4Aphelios
1.6Lux
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Aphelios, with 1.1 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aphelios should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
532Aphelios
401Lux
Aphelios heals and mitigates 131 more damage per minute than Lux, 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 Lux.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
88.9%
+77.8% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios11.1%
Lux early game win rateLux88.9%
Late Game
Lux
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios40.0%
Lux late game win rateLux60.0%

Lux dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 88.9% win rate — a 77.8 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Lux can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Lux is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.0% win rate — 20.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Lux, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Aphelios Runes Against Lux

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs LuxPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs LuxPresence of Mind - best Aphelios rune vs LuxLegend: Alacrity - best Aphelios rune vs LuxCoup de Grace - best Aphelios rune vs Lux
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs LuxSorcery
Transcendence - best Aphelios rune vs LuxGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Lux
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Lux in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


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 Lux - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Lux in League of Legends?

Lux wins the Aphelios vs Lux matchup with a 78.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 21.4%, a 57.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Lux in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Aphelios with a 88.9% win rate versus 11.1%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Lux in the late game?

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

Who wins the Aphelios vs Lux matchup?

Lux wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 78.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 57.1 percentage point advantage means Lux is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Lux?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Lux?

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

Does Aphelios counter Lux?

No, Aphelios struggles against Lux with only a 21.4% win rate. Lux has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Lux's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Lux?

When playing Aphelios against Lux, play cautiously and avoid Lux's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Lux has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.