Win Rate
50.1%
Pick Rate
1.7%
Apheliosvs Vayne
Patch26.16
Matches950,360
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026 UTC
MethodologyData Methodology
AuthorDakota Chinnick
Aphelios vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.16. Vayne wins with a 54.2% win rate (+8.5%) over Aphelios based on 59 games. Vayne 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 Vayne 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
45.8% WR
VS
Vayne
54.2% WR
Who Wins the Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup?
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 59
45.8%
54.2%
6.6
6.3
1,102
859
15,111
14,699
213
226
455
472
0.5
0.4
33.3%
66.7%
52.6%
47.4%
Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup Summary
The Aphelios vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 59 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 54.2% win rate compared to Aphelios's 45.8%, giving Vayne a 8.5 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vayne controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vayne 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 Aphelios leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vayne 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 Vayne 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 Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Vayne, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Farming
6.6Aphelios
6.3Vayne
Aphelios and Vayne farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.Damage
1,102Aphelios
859Vayne
Aphelios heavily out-damages Vayne by 243 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.Economy
15,111Aphelios
14,699Vayne
Aphelios earns 411 more gold per game than Vayne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.Utility
0.5Aphelios
0.4Vayne
Both Aphelios and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.Sustain
668Aphelios
698Vayne
Aphelios and Vayne have comparable sustain profiles, with only 30 HP/min separating their healing and damage mitigation. Neither champion can out-attrition the other in lane, so trades will be decided by burst potential and ability usage rather than sustain.Best Aphelios Build Against Vayne
Gluttonous Greaves is the optimal boots choice against Vayne, providing the mobility and stats Aphelios needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aphelios against Vayne are The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards 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 Vayne matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
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Early Game
Vayne
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios33.3%
Vayne66.7%♕
Late Game
Aphelios
52.6%
+5.3% advantage
Aphelios52.6%Vayne47.4%Vayne 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 Vayne 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 52.6% win rate — 5.3 points above Vayne. 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: Vayne 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 Vayne
Precision
Inspiration
54.5% WR
The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Vayne in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.16. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.50% | 191 | 6.7 | 907 | 13,368 | 46.2% | 42.9% | |
| 59.03% | 144 | 6.7 | 992 | 14,666 | 56.7% | 60.7% | |
| 52.24% | 134 | 6.8 | 946 | 13,502 | 49.3% | 55.4% | |
| 44.96% | 129 | 6.3 | 873 | 13,271 | 50.0% | 41.1% | |
| 47.50% | 120 | 6.9 | 958 | 13,889 | 55.6% | 40.9% | |
| 61.25% | 80 | 7.2 | 981 | 13,265 | 64.3% | 57.9% | |
| 50.00% | 76 | 6.8 | 990 | 13,655 | 42.2% | 61.3% | |
| 55.71% | 70 | 6.4 | 950 | 13,665 | 59.3% | 53.5% | |
| 45.76% | 59 | 6.6 | 1,102 | 15,111 | 33.3% | 52.6% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 7.0 | 978 | 14,655 | 56.5% | 68.0% | |
| 53.33% | 45 | 6.8 | 942 | 13,004 | 54.2% | 52.4% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 6.6 | 905 | 13,717 | 40.9% | 54.5% | |
| 52.50% | 40 | 6.8 | 967 | 13,263 | 57.9% | 47.6% | |
| 54.05% | 37 | 6.1 | 781 | 11,546 | 55.0% | 52.9% | |
| 51.43% | 35 | 7.1 | 1,066 | 14,746 | 62.5% | 42.1% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.8 | 874 | 13,051 | 52.9% | 27.8% | |
| 53.57% | 28 | 6.8 | 966 | 14,666 | 69.2% | 40.0% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 7.3 | 964 | 13,764 | 46.1% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.5 | 902 | 13,925 | 44.4% | 53.3% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 7.1 | 947 | 15,138 | 44.4% | 58.3% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.5 | 935 | 15,477 | 66.7% | 46.7% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.8 | 941 | 14,251 | 30.0% | 62.5% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.4 | 746 | 12,652 | 42.9% | 54.5% | |
| 55.56% | 18 | 6.5 | 927 | 13,737 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 16 | 6.8 | 936 | 13,023 | 50.0% | 83.3% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.8 | 1,092 | 16,249 | 83.3% | 60.0% | |
| 26.67% | 15 | 6.2 | 961 | 13,908 | 28.6% | 25.0% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.2 | 853 | 13,857 | 14.3% | 71.4% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.8 | 950 | 14,344 | 33.3% | 42.9% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.4 | 926 | 12,330 | 16.7% | 57.1% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 935 | 12,544 | 33.3% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 867 | 10,905 | 33.3% | 75.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 6.4 | 817 | 10,952 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 62.50% | 8 | 6.5 | 543 | 13,053 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.5 | 912 | 15,796 | 0.0% | 40.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.8 | 863 | 15,772 | 100.0% | 66.7% | |
| 14.29% | 7 | 5.2 | 693 | 10,375 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 1,194 | 15,357 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Aphelios vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Aphelios do against Vayne in League of Legends?
Vayne wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 54.2% win rate compared to Aphelios's 45.8%, a 8.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 59 recent ranked games in patch 26.16.
How does Aphelios do against Vayne in the early game?
In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Vayne players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Aphelios do against Vayne in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to 47.4%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup?
Vayne wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 54.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.16. The 8.5 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 59 games analyzed.
What is the best Aphelios build against Vayne?
The best Aphelios build against Vayne includes The Collector, Lord Dominik's Regards, Infinity Edge with Gluttonous Greaves. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Aphelios runes against Vayne?
The best Aphelios runes against Vayne use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 54.5% win rate in the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Aphelios counter Vayne?
No, Aphelios struggles against Vayne with only a 45.8% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.
How do I play Aphelios against Vayne?
When playing Aphelios against Vayne, play cautiously and avoid Vayne's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vayne in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.
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