Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Apheliosvs Vayne

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vayne wins with a 58.1% win rate (+16.1%) over Aphelios based on 93 games. Vayne 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 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.

Compare against an opponent
Aphelios - 41.9% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
41.9% WR
VS
Vayne vs Aphelios matchup - 58.1% win rate
Vayne
58.1% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 93
41.9%
Win Rate
58.1%
6.6
CS / min
6.3
923
DMG / min
796
13,557
Gold / game
13,008
208
Heal / min
220
418
DMG Mitigated / min
441
0.5
CC / min
0.3
45.2%
Early Game WR
54.8%
39.2%
Late Game WR
60.8%

Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 93 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 58.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 41.9%, giving Vayne a 16.1 percentage point advantage. Vayne 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 Aphelios leads by 0.1s 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 wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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
923Aphelios
796Vayne
Aphelios heavily out-damages Vayne by 127 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
13,557Aphelios
13,008Vayne
Aphelios earns 550 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
0.3Vayne
Both Aphelios and Vayne provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
626Aphelios
662Vayne
Aphelios and Vayne have comparable sustain profiles, with only 35 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.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vayne
54.8%
+9.5% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios45.2%
Vayne early game win rateVayne54.8%
Late Game
Vayne
60.8%
+21.6% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios39.2%
Vayne late game win rateVayne60.8%

Vayne dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 54.8% win rate — a 9.5 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.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 60.8% win rate — 21.6 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vayne 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 Vayne

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs VaynePrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs VayneTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs VayneCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Vayne
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs VayneInspiration
Cash Back - best Aphelios rune vs VayneTriple Tonic - best Aphelios rune vs Vayne
46.4% 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 26.11. 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 Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 58.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 41.9%, a 16.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 93 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Vayne has the advantage against Aphelios with a 54.8% win rate versus 45.2%. 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, Vayne takes over the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 60.8% win rate compared to 39.2%. Vayne 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 58.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 16.1 percentage point advantage means Vayne is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 93 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Vayne?

The best Aphelios build against Vayne includes optimized core items. 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 46.4% 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 41.9% 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. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vayne has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.