Apheliosvs Malphite
Aphelios vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Malphite 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 Malphite 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.
Malphite(60.0%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Malphite Matchup?
Aphelios vs Malphite Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Malphite 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 Malphite'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 Malphite 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 Malphite leads by 0.7s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Malphite and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown
Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in damage, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aphelios Build Against Malphite
Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Malphite, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Malphite are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards and Infinity Edge. 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 Malphite matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios50.0%Malphite50.0%Aphelios66.7%Malphite33.3%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aphelios and Malphite, 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Malphite. 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. Malphite players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Aphelios Runes Against Malphite
Resolve
Precision
Running Resolve primary with Precision secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Malphite, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.74% | 421 | 6.8 | 986 | 13,826 | 44.8% | 50.0% | |
| 46.84% | 316 | 6.7 | 911 | 13,403 | 42.2% | 50.3% | |
| 48.36% | 304 | 6.6 | 840 | 12,741 | 43.8% | 53.5% | |
| 45.59% | 261 | 6.7 | 892 | 12,661 | 42.8% | 49.1% | |
| 50.00% | 240 | 6.6 | 939 | 13,400 | 46.2% | 53.0% | |
| 48.28% | 203 | 6.3 | 944 | 13,546 | 41.5% | 52.9% | |
| 53.68% | 190 | 6.8 | 924 | 13,596 | 55.7% | 52.0% | |
| 55.47% | 128 | 6.8 | 1,011 | 14,126 | 54.2% | 56.5% | |
| 51.24% | 121 | 6.7 | 926 | 13,490 | 50.9% | 51.5% | |
| 45.45% | 110 | 6.4 | 844 | 12,912 | 50.0% | 41.1% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 6.8 | 883 | 12,650 | 53.3% | 47.4% | |
| 50.60% | 83 | 6.7 | 1,023 | 13,728 | 46.1% | 54.5% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.5 | 830 | 12,133 | 54.4% | 46.9% | |
| 54.79% | 73 | 6.5 | 901 | 13,160 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 59.68% | 62 | 6.9 | 951 | 13,118 | 56.7% | 62.5% | |
| 39.34% | 61 | 6.6 | 821 | 12,652 | 37.9% | 40.6% | |
| 42.62% | 61 | 7.1 | 1,049 | 13,449 | 41.2% | 44.4% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 7.1 | 1,035 | 13,955 | 28.0% | 57.7% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 6.9 | 970 | 13,308 | 46.1% | 43.5% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.5 | 850 | 12,761 | 52.2% | 42.3% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 6.5 | 819 | 13,391 | 41.2% | 42.9% | |
| 42.42% | 33 | 6.4 | 1,028 | 13,214 | 52.9% | 31.3% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.3 | 796 | 11,638 | 55.6% | 38.5% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.8 | 886 | 13,905 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 34.62% | 26 | 6.3 | 1,050 | 12,794 | 20.0% | 54.5% | |
| 21.74% | 23 | 6.5 | 732 | 11,337 | 16.7% | 27.3% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.5 | 796 | 11,024 | 46.7% | 57.1% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.6 | 1,053 | 15,276 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 26.32% | 19 | 5.5 | 701 | 10,626 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.0 | 1,031 | 14,436 | 25.0% | 87.5% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.8 | 959 | 13,793 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.1 | 727 | 12,691 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 909 | 13,161 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 7.7 | 919 | 13,417 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 780 | 12,996 | 33.3% | 25.0% | |
| 25.00% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,058 | 10,103 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 694 | 13,060 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.0 | 805 | 14,003 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.3 | 821 | 11,816 | 50.0% | 20.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 5.6 | 1,378 | 14,390 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 736 | 10,776 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.7 | 665 | 10,894 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 813 | 14,643 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
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Aphelios vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Malphite in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Malphite matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Malphite's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Aphelios do against Malphite in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Malphite 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 Malphite in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Malphite matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Malphite matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 Malphite?
The best Aphelios build against Malphite includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Berserker's Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Malphite?
The best Aphelios runes against Malphite use the Resolve primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Malphite matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Malphite?
Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Malphite with a 60.0% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Malphite in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Malphite?
When playing Aphelios against Malphite, 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.