Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Apheliosvs Syndra

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Syndra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Syndra wins with a 66.7% win rate (+33.3%) over Aphelios based on 6 games. Syndra 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 Syndra matchup.

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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.

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Aphelios - 33.3% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
33.3% WR
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Syndra vs Aphelios matchup - 66.7% win rate
Syndra
66.7% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Syndra Matchup?

Syndra wins the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup
Winner
Syndra
Matches: 6
33.3%
Win Rate
66.7%
7.4
CS / min
7.0
735
DMG / min
1,141
13,198
Gold / game
14,553
219
Heal / min
68
415
DMG Mitigated / min
364
0.4
CC / min
1.8
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Aphelios vs Syndra Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Syndra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 6 recent matches analyzed, Syndra wins with a 66.7% win rate compared to Aphelios's 33.3%, giving Syndra a 33.3 percentage point advantage. Syndra 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 crowd control, where Syndra leads by 1.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Syndra 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 Syndra 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 Syndra Laning Phase Breakdown

Syndra wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Syndra is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Syndra holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.4Aphelios
7.0Syndra
Aphelios edges out Syndra by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
735Aphelios
1,141Syndra
Syndra heavily out-damages Aphelios by 406 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aphelios should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Syndra's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,198Aphelios
14,553Syndra
Syndra generates a commanding 1,355 more gold per game than Aphelios. This substantial economic advantage means Syndra consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aphelios should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Aphelios
1.8Syndra
Syndra brings significantly more crowd control than Aphelios, with 1.4 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Syndra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aphelios should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
634Aphelios
433Syndra
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Syndra, healing and mitigating 201 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Syndra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Syndra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Syndra early game win rateSyndra66.7%
Late Game
Syndra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios33.3%
Syndra late game win rateSyndra66.7%

Syndra 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 Syndra 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Syndra, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Syndra 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 Syndra

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs SyndraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs SyndraTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs SyndraLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs SyndraCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Syndra
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs SyndraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs SyndraGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Syndra
100.0% WR

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


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
49.08%2716.586813,27947.2%50.7%
51.79%2246.889612,99751.9%51.7%
48.65%2226.796713,97543.3%52.8%
50.68%2216.688112,97048.2%53.2%
50.00%1726.91,00314,24054.9%46.5%
50.93%1616.894113,53843.7%56.7%
47.47%1586.289712,95143.3%50.5%
48.53%1366.793713,53144.3%52.0%
41.94%936.692313,55745.2%39.2%
46.15%786.393313,30751.4%41.9%
50.00%726.895313,34450.0%50.0%
53.52%716.697214,06348.6%58.3%
51.52%666.189913,51657.7%47.5%
58.33%606.489313,05352.9%65.4%
48.33%606.578112,14942.9%56.0%
50.88%577.195613,66844.8%57.1%
60.71%566.897813,24459.4%62.5%
48.21%566.697614,16447.8%48.5%
38.46%527.290712,79740.6%35.0%
62.50%486.595913,30762.5%62.5%
47.73%447.088612,45044.4%52.9%
62.96%276.497616,25933.3%71.4%
62.96%276.792914,66837.5%73.7%
50.00%246.81,03815,91666.7%44.4%
29.17%247.086313,55945.5%15.4%
29.17%246.482113,8170.0%38.9%
55.00%206.496315,22271.4%46.1%
47.06%176.91,18915,29340.0%50.0%
29.41%176.694513,44614.3%40.0%
25.00%166.772112,90228.6%22.2%
60.00%156.591713,77957.1%62.5%
53.33%156.696612,20055.6%50.0%
21.43%146.276610,98611.1%40.0%
35.71%146.472310,88427.3%66.7%
36.36%116.91,06613,98750.0%28.6%
50.00%106.879613,37825.0%66.7%
50.00%107.896613,00850.0%50.0%
60.00%106.41,06514,95262.5%50.0%
40.00%106.61,0239,47233.3%50.0%
33.33%67.473513,19833.3%33.3%
60.00%57.21,03113,62450.0%66.7%
60.00%56.61,13118,4840.0%60.0%
20.00%57.487115,575100.0%0.0%

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Aphelios vs Syndra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Syndra in League of Legends?

Syndra wins the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to Aphelios's 33.3%, a 33.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 6 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Syndra in the early game?

In the early game, Syndra has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Syndra 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 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Syndra scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Syndra matchup?

Syndra wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 33.3 percentage point advantage means Syndra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 6 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Syndra?

The best Aphelios build against Syndra includes optimized core items. 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 Sorcery 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?

No, Aphelios struggles against Syndra with only a 33.3% win rate. Syndra has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Syndra's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Syndra?

When playing Aphelios against Syndra, play cautiously and avoid Syndra's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Syndra has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.