Apheliosvs Malzahar
Aphelios vs Malzahar is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Aphelios wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Malzahar based on 6 games. Aphelios wins the early laning phase while Malzahar scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Malzahar 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.
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Malzahar Matchup?
Aphelios vs Malzahar Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Malzahar matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, giving Aphelios a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aphelios controls the early laning stage, but Malzahar outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aphelios needs to press advantages before Malzahar reaches their power spikes, while Malzahar should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Malzahar leads by 1.6s 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 Malzahar'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 Malzahar Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Malzahar, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios75.0%
Malzahar25.0%Aphelios0.0%Malzahar100.0%Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Malzahar. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Malzahar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Malzahar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aphelios must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Malzahar reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malzahar 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 Malzahar
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Aphelios maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Malzahar.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.53% | 101 | 6.5 | 882 | 13,568 | 54.0% | 42.2% | |
| 43.02% | 86 | 6.5 | 872 | 13,287 | 39.5% | 45.8% | |
| 58.67% | 75 | 6.5 | 958 | 14,383 | 48.4% | 65.9% | |
| 48.65% | 74 | 6.8 | 971 | 13,153 | 41.5% | 57.6% | |
| 53.85% | 65 | 6.1 | 896 | 13,689 | 43.5% | 59.5% | |
| 54.84% | 62 | 6.8 | 960 | 12,455 | 48.5% | 62.1% | |
| 56.82% | 44 | 6.5 | 925 | 12,034 | 56.5% | 57.1% | |
| 32.43% | 37 | 6.6 | 830 | 12,671 | 41.2% | 25.0% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 7.0 | 1,023 | 14,396 | 36.4% | 58.3% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.0 | 860 | 12,063 | 38.9% | 60.0% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 6.6 | 864 | 12,780 | 21.4% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 32 | 6.2 | 947 | 13,439 | 28.6% | 44.4% | |
| 48.28% | 29 | 7.2 | 1,017 | 12,888 | 47.1% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 27 | 6.6 | 969 | 13,724 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.7 | 927 | 13,405 | 35.7% | 41.7% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 7.1 | 999 | 14,410 | 54.5% | 54.5% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 739 | 13,226 | 22.2% | 45.5% | |
| 57.89% | 19 | 7.0 | 874 | 14,398 | 63.6% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 834 | 12,516 | 25.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 15 | 7.3 | 907 | 14,186 | 25.0% | 18.2% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.3 | 896 | 10,831 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 681 | 11,680 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.3 | 1,255 | 15,853 | 33.3% | 83.3% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.4 | 517 | 10,198 | 20.0% | 25.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.7 | 843 | 14,389 | 25.0% | 20.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.5 | 827 | 11,259 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.4 | 866 | 13,839 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,258 | 17,658 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 693 | 12,442 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 6.3 | 1,105 | 13,025 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.7 | 676 | 12,099 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 678 | 13,593 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,441 | 16,119 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 8.0 | 1,016 | 15,779 | 75.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.7 | 932 | 8,271 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
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Aphelios vs Malzahar - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Malzahar in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Malzahar matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Malzahar's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Aphelios do against Malzahar in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Malzahar with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Malzahar in the late game?
In the late game, Malzahar takes over the Aphelios vs Malzahar matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Malzahar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Malzahar matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Malzahar?
The best Aphelios build against Malzahar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Malzahar?
The best Aphelios runes against Malzahar use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Malzahar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Malzahar?
Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Malzahar with a 50.0% win rate. Aphelios slightly edges out Malzahar in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Malzahar?
When playing Aphelios against Malzahar, 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.