Apheliosvs Varus
Aphelios vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Aphelios wins with a 53.7% win rate (+7.3%) over Varus based on 41 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 Varus 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.
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Varus Matchup?
Aphelios vs Varus Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Varus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 41 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 53.7% win rate compared to Varus's 46.3%, giving Aphelios a 7.3 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Varus and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Varus 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 Varus Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios55.0%
Varus45.0%Aphelios52.4%Varus47.6%Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.0% win rate — a 10.0 percentage point lead over Varus. This lopsided early game means Aphelios can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
In the late game (25+ minutes), Aphelios takes over with a 52.4% win rate, leading Varus by 4.8 percentage points. Aphelios scales more effectively into team fights and objective contests.
Aphelios holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Varus players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Aphelios Runes Against Varus
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Varus, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.00% | 414 | 6.8 | 997 | 13,649 | 47.3% | 52.2% | |
| 47.60% | 334 | 6.7 | 930 | 13,575 | 44.9% | 49.7% | |
| 48.49% | 299 | 6.6 | 840 | 12,911 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
| 49.04% | 261 | 6.8 | 931 | 13,168 | 45.9% | 52.4% | |
| 49.03% | 257 | 6.5 | 913 | 13,286 | 42.7% | 54.3% | |
| 56.54% | 191 | 6.8 | 946 | 13,840 | 59.5% | 54.2% | |
| 47.06% | 187 | 6.3 | 877 | 13,059 | 45.4% | 48.5% | |
| 49.60% | 125 | 6.9 | 932 | 14,074 | 50.9% | 48.6% | |
| 49.59% | 123 | 6.9 | 1,020 | 13,930 | 52.5% | 46.9% | |
| 51.52% | 99 | 6.5 | 836 | 13,065 | 58.7% | 45.3% | |
| 48.91% | 92 | 6.3 | 883 | 12,805 | 43.8% | 54.5% | |
| 52.33% | 86 | 6.7 | 818 | 12,728 | 52.6% | 52.1% | |
| 49.37% | 79 | 6.5 | 916 | 13,904 | 64.3% | 41.2% | |
| 52.94% | 68 | 6.7 | 961 | 12,427 | 53.9% | 51.7% | |
| 44.62% | 65 | 6.8 | 1,051 | 13,722 | 39.4% | 50.0% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 7.0 | 983 | 13,604 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 47.46% | 59 | 7.1 | 1,064 | 14,286 | 26.9% | 63.6% | |
| 35.09% | 57 | 6.7 | 852 | 13,366 | 33.3% | 37.0% | |
| 39.22% | 51 | 6.7 | 862 | 13,710 | 31.6% | 43.8% | |
| 44.90% | 49 | 7.0 | 955 | 13,244 | 47.8% | 42.3% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 6.7 | 902 | 13,976 | 55.0% | 52.4% | |
| 62.50% | 32 | 6.3 | 923 | 13,455 | 64.3% | 61.1% | |
| 40.74% | 27 | 6.5 | 921 | 12,777 | 46.7% | 33.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.1 | 838 | 10,910 | 46.7% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 24 | 6.4 | 786 | 13,036 | 30.0% | 35.7% | |
| 45.83% | 24 | 7.2 | 840 | 13,989 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 26.09% | 23 | 6.0 | 801 | 12,326 | 18.2% | 33.3% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.1 | 841 | 12,103 | 36.4% | 62.5% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.6 | 881 | 13,340 | 28.6% | 30.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.8 | 985 | 13,912 | 57.1% | 28.6% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,120 | 14,189 | 30.0% | 50.0% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.0 | 763 | 12,716 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 7.2 | 910 | 13,959 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.4 | 860 | 13,050 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.6 | 795 | 13,996 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,012 | 16,731 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.6 | 1,082 | 12,919 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 838 | 11,180 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 7.3 | 868 | 12,511 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.9 | 821 | 13,949 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.6 | 902 | 13,490 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.0 | 707 | 10,944 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
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Aphelios vs Varus - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Varus in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Varus matchup with a 53.7% win rate compared to Varus's 46.3%, a 7.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 41 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.
How does Aphelios do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Varus with a 55.0% win rate versus 45.0%. 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 Varus in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Varus matchup with a 52.4% win rate compared to 47.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Varus matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Varus with a 53.7% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 7.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 41 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Varus?
The best Aphelios build against Varus includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Varus?
The best Aphelios runes against Varus use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Varus matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Varus?
Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Varus with a 53.7% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Varus?
When playing Aphelios against Varus, 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.