Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Apheliosvs Ryze

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches788,689
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Ryze 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 Ryze 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
Ryze - 40.0% win rateRyze(40.0%)
Aphelios - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
40.0% WR
VS
Ryze vs Aphelios matchup - 60.0% win rate
Ryze
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Ryze Matchup?

Ryze wins the Aphelios vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.3
765
DMG / min
709
11,984
Gold / game
11,732
177
Heal / min
169
455
DMG Mitigated / min
520
0.4
CC / min
0.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aphelios vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, giving Ryze a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ryze controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ryze 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 crowd control, where Ryze leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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 Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Ryze in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Ryze, 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
6.7Aphelios
6.3Ryze
Aphelios edges out Ryze by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
765Aphelios
709Ryze
Aphelios deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,984Aphelios
11,732Ryze
Aphelios and Ryze generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 252 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.4Aphelios
0.6Ryze
Both Aphelios and Ryze 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
632Aphelios
689Ryze
Ryze heals and mitigates 57 more damage per minute than Aphelios, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Ryze to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aphelios.

Best Aphelios Build Against Ryze

Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Ryze are The Collector, Stormrazor and Lord Dominik's Regards. 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 Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Ryze early game win rateRyze66.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios50.0%
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%

Ryze 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 Ryze can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aphelios at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Ryze. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Ryze has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Ryze

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs RyzePrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs RyzeTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs RyzeLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs RyzeCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Ryze
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs RyzeInspiration
Cash Back - best Aphelios rune vs RyzeTriple Tonic - best Aphelios rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

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


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.

Aphelios matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.73%2956.698413,97240.5%45.6%
45.04%2426.590813,01943.7%46.3%
53.56%2396.689713,42152.4%54.4%
48.56%2086.893112,92654.8%40.9%
45.30%1816.690212,90542.2%48.4%
46.11%1806.296313,74143.6%48.0%
50.33%1536.895113,92243.5%55.0%
45.45%996.792213,20937.8%51.9%
52.69%936.791712,74557.7%46.3%
49.32%736.51,00012,58646.0%52.8%
50.00%706.886712,57847.2%52.9%
45.45%666.893712,29241.0%51.9%
49.23%656.389014,19334.8%57.1%
50.82%617.097312,58155.9%44.4%
45.90%616.889712,79250.0%41.4%
42.86%566.486912,56536.7%50.0%
50.00%487.097813,11160.9%40.0%
56.10%416.598713,09876.5%41.7%
40.00%406.294813,98215.4%51.9%
41.03%396.592613,31450.0%36.0%
41.67%366.891613,65133.3%50.0%
50.00%266.486712,89253.9%46.1%
44.00%256.783513,67031.3%66.7%
62.50%246.797914,95360.0%64.3%
21.05%196.41,07416,6120.0%28.6%
11.76%176.357311,0820.0%25.0%
35.29%176.41,02312,48028.6%40.0%
56.25%166.587013,96166.7%42.9%
69.23%135.990813,359100.0%55.6%
41.67%127.278512,14442.9%40.0%
30.00%106.81,01714,6450.0%60.0%
66.67%97.21,31816,77850.0%80.0%
44.44%96.01,02614,62380.0%0.0%
55.56%96.680514,05260.0%50.0%
50.00%86.863912,76333.3%60.0%
57.14%77.11,07216,473100.0%40.0%
71.43%77.281012,59060.0%100.0%
28.57%75.880012,88550.0%20.0%
57.14%76.283512,46133.3%75.0%
40.00%56.776511,98433.3%50.0%

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Aphelios vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Aphelios vs Ryze matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios'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 Ryze in the early game?

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

How does Aphelios do against Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Ryze matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Ryze matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Ryze?

The best Aphelios build against Ryze includes The Collector, Stormrazor, Lord Dominik's Regards with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Ryze?

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

Does Aphelios counter Ryze?

No, Aphelios struggles against Ryze with only a 40.0% win rate. Ryze has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Ryze's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Ryze?

When playing Aphelios against Ryze, play cautiously and avoid Ryze's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Ryze in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.