Apheliosvs Swain
Aphelios vs Swain is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Swain wins with a 56.9% win rate (+13.8%) over Aphelios based on 66 games. Swain 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 Swain 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.
Swain(43.1%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Swain Matchup?
Aphelios vs Swain Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Swain matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 66 recent matches analyzed, Swain wins with a 56.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 43.1%, giving Swain a 13.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Swain controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Swain 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 Swain leads by 1.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Swain 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 Swain 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 Swain Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Swain, 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.
Best Aphelios Build Against Swain
Boots of Swiftness is the optimal boots choice against Swain, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Swain are The Collector, Mortal Reminder and Infinity Edge. 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 Swain matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios34.2%Swain65.8%Aphelios55.6%Swain44.4%Swain dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 65.8% win rate — a 31.6 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Swain 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 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Swain. 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: Swain 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 Swain
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Swain in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.05% | 618 | 6.8 | 896 | 13,927 | 46.5% | 49.5% | |
| 53.66% | 536 | 6.9 | 961 | 14,226 | 53.2% | 54.1% | |
| 46.42% | 380 | 6.5 | 888 | 13,628 | 39.0% | 53.7% | |
| 51.08% | 371 | 6.8 | 922 | 13,708 | 46.1% | 55.7% | |
| 48.78% | 289 | 7.0 | 929 | 13,709 | 43.5% | 54.2% | |
| 51.48% | 271 | 7.0 | 1,004 | 14,741 | 48.1% | 54.8% | |
| 50.56% | 268 | 6.9 | 947 | 13,719 | 45.9% | 54.5% | |
| 47.74% | 268 | 6.8 | 886 | 13,591 | 45.6% | 50.0% | |
| 52.13% | 190 | 6.8 | 926 | 13,860 | 49.5% | 55.4% | |
| 45.21% | 189 | 6.5 | 841 | 13,257 | 44.6% | 45.7% | |
| 48.39% | 187 | 6.8 | 1,010 | 14,173 | 42.3% | 55.1% | |
| 50.98% | 153 | 6.6 | 944 | 14,107 | 50.0% | 51.8% | |
| 43.66% | 143 | 6.8 | 929 | 13,917 | 35.9% | 50.0% | |
| 56.69% | 127 | 6.9 | 816 | 13,188 | 45.5% | 68.8% | |
| 48.31% | 119 | 6.9 | 969 | 14,188 | 47.5% | 49.1% | |
| 50.00% | 116 | 6.7 | 916 | 14,069 | 51.7% | 48.2% | |
| 56.14% | 115 | 6.5 | 912 | 13,612 | 51.5% | 62.5% | |
| 51.79% | 113 | 7.1 | 1,022 | 15,305 | 47.4% | 54.0% | |
| 59.49% | 79 | 6.7 | 1,008 | 14,560 | 53.1% | 63.8% | |
| 48.61% | 72 | 6.8 | 941 | 13,596 | 54.3% | 43.2% | |
| 54.17% | 72 | 7.1 | 890 | 13,487 | 55.3% | 52.9% | |
| 50.70% | 71 | 7.2 | 1,025 | 14,137 | 43.8% | 56.4% | |
| 43.08% | 66 | 6.4 | 955 | 12,759 | 34.2% | 55.6% | |
| 46.88% | 64 | 7.2 | 931 | 14,115 | 45.7% | 48.3% | |
| 44.07% | 59 | 6.5 | 982 | 14,307 | 24.1% | 63.3% | |
| 46.00% | 51 | 6.7 | 888 | 13,579 | 52.2% | 40.7% | |
| 50.00% | 45 | 6.7 | 839 | 13,139 | 38.1% | 60.9% | |
| 55.00% | 40 | 6.7 | 815 | 14,218 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.28% | 40 | 7.1 | 853 | 14,176 | 52.9% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.5 | 758 | 12,515 | 30.0% | 62.5% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 931 | 13,375 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 63.16% | 19 | 6.5 | 984 | 13,956 | 25.0% | 90.9% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.4 | 846 | 13,593 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 37.50% | 17 | 6.6 | 916 | 13,918 | 20.0% | 45.5% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 7.0 | 1,112 | 13,377 | 42.9% | 12.5% | |
| 36.36% | 12 | 6.6 | 815 | 12,613 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.8 | 937 | 14,569 | 75.0% | 25.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.8 | 700 | 13,246 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.1 | 930 | 15,447 | 66.7% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,177 | 16,978 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 11.11% | 9 | 6.8 | 638 | 10,900 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 890 | 13,660 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.6 | 678 | 13,441 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.1 | 1,007 | 14,947 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,035 | 13,296 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 764 | 12,105 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 1,052 | 13,240 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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Aphelios vs Swain - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Swain in League of Legends?
Swain wins the Aphelios vs Swain matchup with a 56.9% win rate compared to Aphelios's 43.1%, a 13.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 66 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Aphelios do against Swain in the early game?
In the early game, Swain has the advantage against Aphelios with a 65.8% win rate versus 34.2%. Swain players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Swain in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Swain matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Swain matchup?
Swain wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 56.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 13.8 percentage point advantage means Swain is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 66 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Swain?
The best Aphelios build against Swain includes The Collector, Mortal Reminder, Infinity Edge with Boots of Swiftness. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Swain?
The best Aphelios runes against Swain use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 40.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Swain matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Swain?
No, Aphelios struggles against Swain with only a 43.1% win rate. Swain has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Swain's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Swain?
When playing Aphelios against Swain, play cautiously and avoid Swain's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Swain in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.