Apheliosvs Nilah
Aphelios vs Nilah is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Aphelios based on 22 games. Nilah 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 Nilah 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.
Nilah(36.4%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Nilah Matchup?
Aphelios vs Nilah Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Nilah matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 36.4%, giving Nilah a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Nilah 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 sustain, where Nilah leads by 285 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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 Nilah 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 Nilah Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios41.7%Nilah58.3%Aphelios30.0%Nilah70.0%Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nilah 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 Nilah
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Nilah in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.26% | 193 | 6.8 | 956 | 14,195 | 44.2% | 55.1% | |
| 44.86% | 185 | 6.5 | 868 | 13,373 | 40.0% | 49.0% | |
| 42.77% | 166 | 6.8 | 969 | 13,728 | 43.3% | 42.1% | |
| 46.95% | 164 | 6.8 | 916 | 13,728 | 43.4% | 50.6% | |
| 64.05% | 153 | 6.5 | 950 | 14,805 | 61.3% | 65.9% | |
| 48.53% | 136 | 6.9 | 1,027 | 14,735 | 50.0% | 47.4% | |
| 54.48% | 134 | 6.9 | 1,006 | 14,426 | 51.7% | 56.6% | |
| 50.53% | 95 | 6.9 | 964 | 14,142 | 45.5% | 54.9% | |
| 63.64% | 88 | 6.7 | 1,013 | 14,005 | 70.0% | 58.3% | |
| 51.19% | 84 | 6.7 | 965 | 13,346 | 56.8% | 45.0% | |
| 49.25% | 67 | 6.7 | 1,009 | 13,661 | 48.1% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 63 | 6.5 | 935 | 13,751 | 36.7% | 48.5% | |
| 60.32% | 63 | 6.6 | 1,048 | 14,958 | 53.3% | 66.7% | |
| 51.16% | 43 | 6.7 | 778 | 12,754 | 50.0% | 52.4% | |
| 42.86% | 42 | 6.3 | 851 | 11,940 | 40.7% | 46.7% | |
| 42.11% | 38 | 6.7 | 1,053 | 13,689 | 42.1% | 42.1% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.3 | 818 | 12,697 | 50.0% | 63.6% | |
| 55.56% | 36 | 6.9 | 1,103 | 15,662 | 56.3% | 55.0% | |
| 41.38% | 29 | 7.0 | 951 | 14,169 | 36.4% | 44.4% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.1 | 1,055 | 14,425 | 46.1% | 33.3% | |
| 39.29% | 28 | 7.0 | 1,005 | 14,765 | 33.3% | 42.1% | |
| 48.15% | 27 | 6.5 | 1,009 | 14,355 | 63.6% | 37.5% | |
| 36.36% | 22 | 6.9 | 834 | 13,120 | 41.7% | 30.0% | |
| 61.90% | 21 | 6.2 | 1,052 | 16,538 | 25.0% | 70.6% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,284 | 14,884 | 37.5% | 54.5% | |
| 58.82% | 17 | 6.3 | 897 | 13,025 | 70.0% | 42.9% | |
| 33.33% | 15 | 7.3 | 942 | 13,403 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,083 | 14,413 | 28.6% | 57.1% | |
| 76.92% | 13 | 6.5 | 883 | 12,863 | 70.0% | 100.0% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 747 | 12,576 | 62.5% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.6 | 1,009 | 18,394 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.4 | 1,075 | 16,039 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.2 | 1,166 | 14,712 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 876 | 13,612 | 40.0% | 100.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.1 | 929 | 15,016 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.4 | 1,106 | 16,951 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 919 | 15,954 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 733 | 12,205 | 50.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.8 | 977 | 13,105 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 759 | 10,325 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 810 | 13,980 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 1,211 | 12,421 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 805 | 9,098 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Aphelios vs Nilah - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Nilah in League of Legends?
Nilah wins the Aphelios vs Nilah matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Aphelios do against Nilah in the early game?
In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Aphelios with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Nilah in the late game?
In the late game, Nilah takes over the Aphelios vs Nilah matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Nilah matchup?
Nilah wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Nilah?
The best Aphelios build against Nilah includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Nilah?
The best Aphelios runes against Nilah use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Nilah matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Nilah?
No, Aphelios struggles against Nilah with only a 36.4% win rate. Nilah has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nilah's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Nilah?
When playing Aphelios against Nilah, play cautiously and avoid Nilah's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Nilah has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.