Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Apheliosvs Samira

CMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Samira is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 60.3% win rate (+20.6%) over Samira based on 63 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 Samira 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
Samira - 60.3% win rateSamira(60.3%)
Aphelios - 60.3% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
60.3% WR
VS
Samira vs Aphelios matchup - 39.7% win rate
Samira
39.7% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Samira Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Samira matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 63
60.3%
Win Rate
39.7%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
1,048
DMG / min
851
14,958
Gold / game
14,528
228
Heal / min
282
480
DMG Mitigated / min
591
0.5
CC / min
0.1
53.3%
Early Game WR
46.7%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Aphelios vs Samira Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Samira matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 63 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 60.3% win rate compared to Samira's 39.7%, giving Aphelios a 20.6 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Samira 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 Aphelios leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Samira and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Samira 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 Samira Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Samira in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Samira, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.6Aphelios
6.5Samira
Aphelios and Samira farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
1,048Aphelios
851Samira
Aphelios heavily out-damages Samira by 197 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Samira 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
14,958Aphelios
14,528Samira
Aphelios earns 429 more gold per game than Samira, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.5Aphelios
0.1Samira
Aphelios provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Samira, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Aphelios coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
709Aphelios
873Samira
Samira vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 165 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Samira 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios53.3%
Samira early game win rateSamira46.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios66.7%
Samira late game win rateSamira33.3%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 53.3% win rate — a 6.7 percentage point lead over Samira. This lopsided early game means Aphelios 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Samira. 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. Samira players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Samira

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs SamiraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs SamiraAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs SamiraLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs SamiraCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Samira
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs SamiraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs SamiraGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Samira
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Samira, 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 Samira - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Samira in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Samira matchup with a 60.3% win rate compared to Samira's 39.7%, a 20.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 63 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Samira in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Samira with a 53.3% win rate versus 46.7%. 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 Samira in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Samira 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 Samira matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Samira with a 60.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.6 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 63 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Samira?

The best Aphelios build against Samira includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Samira?

The best Aphelios runes against Samira use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Samira matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Samira?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Samira with a 60.3% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Samira in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Samira?

When playing Aphelios against Samira, 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.