Apheliosvs Syndra
Aphelios vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Aphelios wins with a 53.9% win rate (+7.7%) over Syndra based on 13 games. Aphelios wins the early laning phase while Syndra scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Syndra 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.
Syndra(53.9%)Who Wins the Aphelios vs Syndra Matchup?
Aphelios vs Syndra Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 13 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 53.9% win rate compared to Syndra's 46.1%, giving Aphelios a 7.7 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Aphelios controls the early laning stage, but Syndra outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Aphelios needs to press advantages before Syndra reaches their power spikes, while Syndra should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Syndra and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown
Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Aphelios Build Against Syndra
Gunmetal Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Syndra, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Syndra 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. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios75.0%Syndra25.0%Aphelios20.0%Syndra80.0%Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Syndra. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Syndra is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 80.0% win rate — 60.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Aphelios must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Syndra reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Syndra 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 Syndra
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Syndra, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.30% | 680 | 6.8 | 898 | 13,876 | 46.2% | 50.3% | |
| 52.03% | 593 | 6.9 | 960 | 14,116 | 51.7% | 52.4% | |
| 51.31% | 422 | 6.8 | 932 | 13,790 | 46.1% | 56.3% | |
| 45.56% | 420 | 6.6 | 879 | 13,533 | 39.3% | 51.7% | |
| 48.89% | 317 | 7.0 | 929 | 13,721 | 43.2% | 54.9% | |
| 47.70% | 306 | 6.8 | 896 | 13,665 | 45.9% | 49.7% | |
| 52.86% | 298 | 7.0 | 1,000 | 14,673 | 49.0% | 56.8% | |
| 50.68% | 297 | 6.9 | 950 | 13,744 | 45.2% | 55.3% | |
| 50.70% | 217 | 6.8 | 930 | 13,869 | 47.4% | 54.5% | |
| 44.71% | 209 | 6.5 | 846 | 13,092 | 44.2% | 45.1% | |
| 48.74% | 200 | 6.7 | 1,006 | 14,114 | 42.3% | 55.8% | |
| 49.17% | 181 | 6.6 | 926 | 13,891 | 47.0% | 51.0% | |
| 42.04% | 158 | 6.8 | 919 | 13,715 | 37.0% | 46.4% | |
| 50.00% | 136 | 6.8 | 902 | 13,938 | 50.7% | 49.2% | |
| 57.46% | 134 | 6.9 | 823 | 13,201 | 45.7% | 70.3% | |
| 48.12% | 134 | 6.9 | 974 | 14,321 | 46.3% | 50.0% | |
| 50.77% | 131 | 7.2 | 1,013 | 15,383 | 47.7% | 52.3% | |
| 54.84% | 125 | 6.6 | 903 | 13,476 | 52.8% | 57.7% | |
| 56.98% | 87 | 6.7 | 1,008 | 14,568 | 51.4% | 60.8% | |
| 46.43% | 84 | 6.8 | 942 | 14,006 | 52.6% | 41.3% | |
| 41.46% | 83 | 6.4 | 955 | 12,855 | 37.0% | 47.2% | |
| 52.44% | 82 | 7.1 | 916 | 13,575 | 50.0% | 55.3% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 7.2 | 1,030 | 14,152 | 44.1% | 55.6% | |
| 49.28% | 69 | 7.2 | 950 | 14,229 | 47.4% | 51.6% | |
| 45.45% | 66 | 6.6 | 967 | 14,265 | 31.3% | 58.8% | |
| 53.33% | 61 | 6.8 | 904 | 13,844 | 60.7% | 46.9% | |
| 47.92% | 49 | 6.8 | 870 | 13,213 | 34.8% | 60.0% | |
| 51.06% | 47 | 6.7 | 804 | 13,681 | 57.1% | 46.1% | |
| 51.16% | 44 | 7.0 | 865 | 14,045 | 50.0% | 52.0% | |
| 44.74% | 38 | 6.5 | 763 | 12,655 | 30.0% | 61.1% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 6.9 | 881 | 13,083 | 50.0% | 54.5% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.6 | 954 | 14,099 | 33.3% | 76.9% | |
| 47.62% | 21 | 7.4 | 865 | 14,021 | 36.4% | 60.0% | |
| 33.33% | 19 | 6.6 | 961 | 14,136 | 16.7% | 41.7% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.9 | 1,111 | 13,438 | 42.9% | 11.1% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 6.7 | 942 | 14,574 | 75.0% | 20.0% | |
| 53.85% | 13 | 7.2 | 920 | 13,984 | 40.0% | 62.5% | |
| 36.36% | 12 | 6.6 | 815 | 12,613 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 5.8 | 700 | 13,246 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 646 | 11,175 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 1,177 | 16,978 | 0.0% | 62.5% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 1,057 | 13,164 | 16.7% | 75.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 1,094 | 15,414 | 80.0% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.8 | 890 | 13,660 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 6.6 | 678 | 13,441 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.5 | 1,035 | 13,296 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.5 | 733 | 12,204 | 100.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.6 | 764 | 12,105 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 681 | 13,710 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
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Aphelios vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Syndra in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup with a 53.9% win rate compared to Syndra's 46.1%, a 7.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 13 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Aphelios do against Syndra in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Syndra with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. 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 Syndra in the late game?
In the late game, Syndra takes over the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to 20.0%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Syndra with a 53.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 7.7 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 13 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Syndra?
The best Aphelios build against Syndra includes The Collector, Runaan's Hurricane, Lord Dominik's Regards with Gunmetal Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Syndra?
The best Aphelios runes against Syndra use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Syndra?
Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Syndra with a 53.9% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Syndra in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Syndra?
When playing Aphelios against Syndra, 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.