Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.9%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Apheliosvs Mordekaiser

BMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Mordekaiser is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Mordekaiser based on 5 games. Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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.

Compare against an opponent
Mordekaiser - 60.0% win rateMordekaiser(60.0%)
Aphelios - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
60.0% WR
VS
Mordekaiser vs Aphelios matchup - 40.0% win rate
Mordekaiser
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.6
CS / min
5.2
810
DMG / min
691
13,980
Gold / game
12,805
175
Heal / min
349
438
DMG Mitigated / min
1,254
0.3
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Aphelios vs Mordekaiser Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser's 40.0%, giving Aphelios a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Mordekaiser controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Mordekaiser 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 sustain, where Mordekaiser leads by 990 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Mordekaiser and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Mordekaiser in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.6Aphelios
5.2Mordekaiser
Aphelios significantly out-farms Mordekaiser by 1.4 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 21 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aphelios a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Mordekaiser players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
810Aphelios
691Mordekaiser
Aphelios heavily out-damages Mordekaiser by 119 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Mordekaiser should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,980Aphelios
12,805Mordekaiser
Aphelios generates a commanding 1,175 more gold per game than Mordekaiser. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Mordekaiser should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.3Aphelios
0.6Mordekaiser
Both Aphelios and Mordekaiser provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
613Aphelios
1,602Mordekaiser
Mordekaiser vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 990 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Mordekaiser can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Aphelios Build Against Mordekaiser

Berserker's Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Mordekaiser, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Mordekaiser are The Collector, Runaan's Hurricane and Lord Dominik's Regards. This combination gives Aphelios an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Mordekaiser. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Mordekaiser
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Mordekaiser early game win rateMordekaiser66.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios100.0%
Mordekaiser late game win rateMordekaiser0.0%

Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Mordekaiser. 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: Mordekaiser 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 Mordekaiser

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs MordekaiserPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs MordekaiserTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs MordekaiserLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs MordekaiserCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Mordekaiser
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs MordekaiserInspiration
Cash Back - best Aphelios rune vs MordekaiserTriple Tonic - best Aphelios rune vs Mordekaiser
100.0% WR

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


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%1936.895614,19544.2%55.1%
44.86%1856.586813,37340.0%49.0%
42.77%1666.896913,72843.3%42.1%
46.95%1646.891613,72843.4%50.6%
64.05%1536.595014,80561.3%65.9%
48.53%1366.91,02714,73550.0%47.4%
54.48%1346.91,00614,42651.7%56.6%
50.53%956.996414,14245.5%54.9%
63.64%886.71,01314,00570.0%58.3%
51.19%846.796513,34656.8%45.0%
49.25%676.71,00913,66148.1%50.0%
42.86%636.593513,75136.7%48.5%
60.32%636.61,04814,95853.3%66.7%
51.16%436.777812,75450.0%52.4%
42.86%426.385111,94040.7%46.7%
42.11%386.71,05313,68942.1%42.1%
57.89%386.381812,69750.0%63.6%
55.56%366.91,10315,66256.3%55.0%
41.38%297.095114,16936.4%44.4%
39.29%287.11,05514,42546.1%33.3%
39.29%287.01,00514,76533.3%42.1%
48.15%276.51,00914,35563.6%37.5%
36.36%226.983413,12041.7%30.0%
61.90%216.21,05216,53825.0%70.6%
47.37%196.81,28414,88437.5%54.5%
58.82%176.389713,02570.0%42.9%
33.33%157.394213,40333.3%33.3%
42.86%146.71,08314,41328.6%57.1%
76.92%136.588312,86370.0%100.0%
41.67%126.274712,57662.5%0.0%
33.33%126.61,00918,3940.0%40.0%
45.45%116.41,07516,03940.0%50.0%
70.00%107.21,16614,71250.0%83.3%
66.67%96.387613,61240.0%100.0%
44.44%97.192915,01650.0%40.0%
57.14%77.41,10616,95133.3%75.0%
33.33%67.491915,95450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.673312,20550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.897713,10550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.075910,32550.0%0.0%
60.00%56.681013,98033.3%100.0%
80.00%55.81,21112,42150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.28059,0980.0%100.0%

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Aphelios vs Mordekaiser - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Mordekaiser in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Mordekaiser's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Mordekaiser in the early game?

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

How does Aphelios do against Mordekaiser in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Mordekaiser matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 Mordekaiser?

The best Aphelios build against Mordekaiser includes The Collector, Runaan's Hurricane, Lord Dominik's Regards with Berserker's Greaves. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Mordekaiser?

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

Does Aphelios counter Mordekaiser?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Mordekaiser with a 60.0% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Mordekaiser in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Mordekaiser?

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