Apheliosvs Varus
Aphelios vs Varus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Aphelios wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Varus based on 19 games. Varus 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 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 moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Varus's 47.4%, giving Aphelios a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus 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 Varus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Varus's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. 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 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Aphelios0.0%
Varus100.0%Aphelios71.4%Varus28.6%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Varus. 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: Varus 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 Varus
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery 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 26.13. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.30% | 148 | 6.6 | 875 | 13,738 | 55.6% | 42.5% | |
| 54.03% | 124 | 6.6 | 973 | 14,838 | 48.0% | 58.1% | |
| 41.18% | 119 | 6.6 | 857 | 13,200 | 38.6% | 43.5% | |
| 56.41% | 117 | 6.8 | 962 | 13,351 | 50.0% | 63.2% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 6.8 | 984 | 12,901 | 46.0% | 60.4% | |
| 53.19% | 94 | 6.3 | 913 | 13,607 | 50.0% | 55.2% | |
| 51.28% | 78 | 6.7 | 877 | 12,619 | 50.0% | 52.8% | |
| 30.19% | 53 | 6.4 | 865 | 12,930 | 40.9% | 22.6% | |
| 48.08% | 52 | 6.8 | 979 | 14,486 | 46.7% | 48.6% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 7.0 | 1,022 | 13,624 | 56.5% | 59.3% | |
| 46.94% | 49 | 6.6 | 978 | 14,489 | 33.3% | 54.8% | |
| 48.94% | 47 | 6.2 | 898 | 13,200 | 39.1% | 58.3% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.9 | 916 | 12,839 | 43.5% | 52.4% | |
| 51.28% | 39 | 6.7 | 949 | 14,411 | 47.6% | 55.6% | |
| 44.44% | 36 | 6.4 | 966 | 13,606 | 36.8% | 52.9% | |
| 45.71% | 35 | 6.7 | 835 | 13,443 | 41.2% | 50.0% | |
| 48.48% | 33 | 7.0 | 1,014 | 14,352 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 33.33% | 30 | 7.1 | 848 | 13,313 | 27.3% | 36.8% | |
| 63.33% | 30 | 6.8 | 883 | 13,434 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 888 | 13,129 | 20.0% | 70.0% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.7 | 840 | 13,741 | 0.0% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 7.2 | 914 | 11,281 | 44.4% | 57.1% | |
| 46.15% | 13 | 6.1 | 798 | 13,255 | 20.0% | 62.5% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 6.5 | 671 | 11,915 | 42.9% | 20.0% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 6.3 | 518 | 10,590 | 20.0% | 33.3% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.3 | 1,158 | 15,127 | 40.0% | 83.3% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,212 | 14,018 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 1,173 | 13,915 | 75.0% | 66.7% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 852 | 14,588 | 25.0% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 825 | 11,180 | 42.9% | 100.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.3 | 652 | 11,741 | 75.0% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 8.0 | 1,258 | 17,658 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 7.0 | 979 | 8,255 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 6.7 | 695 | 13,626 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 8.0 | 954 | 15,267 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 530 | 7,206 | 20.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,255 | 12,383 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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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 52.6% win rate compared to Varus's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Aphelios do against Varus in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Aphelios with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Varus 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 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. 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 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 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 Sorcery 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 52.6% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Varus in lane based on current patch 26.13 data.
How do I play Aphelios against Varus?
When playing Aphelios against Varus, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Varus. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.