
Apheliosvs Vayne
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.
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 Vayne Matchup?

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 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.
Early Game vs Late Game
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
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.08% | 271 | 6.5 | 868 | 13,279 | 47.2% | 50.7% | |
| 51.79% | 224 | 6.8 | 896 | 12,997 | 51.9% | 51.7% | |
| 48.65% | 222 | 6.7 | 967 | 13,975 | 43.3% | 52.8% | |
| 50.68% | 221 | 6.6 | 881 | 12,970 | 48.2% | 53.2% | |
| 50.00% | 172 | 6.9 | 1,003 | 14,240 | 54.9% | 46.5% | |
| 50.93% | 161 | 6.8 | 941 | 13,538 | 43.7% | 56.7% | |
| 47.47% | 158 | 6.2 | 897 | 12,951 | 43.3% | 50.5% | |
| 48.53% | 136 | 6.7 | 937 | 13,531 | 44.3% | 52.0% | |
| 41.94% | 93 | 6.6 | 923 | 13,557 | 45.2% | 39.2% | |
| 46.15% | 78 | 6.3 | 933 | 13,307 | 51.4% | 41.9% | |
| 50.00% | 72 | 6.8 | 953 | 13,344 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 53.52% | 71 | 6.6 | 972 | 14,063 | 48.6% | 58.3% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.1 | 899 | 13,516 | 57.7% | 47.5% | |
| 58.33% | 60 | 6.4 | 893 | 13,053 | 52.9% | 65.4% | |
| 48.33% | 60 | 6.5 | 781 | 12,149 | 42.9% | 56.0% | |
| 50.88% | 57 | 7.1 | 956 | 13,668 | 44.8% | 57.1% | |
| 60.71% | 56 | 6.8 | 978 | 13,244 | 59.4% | 62.5% | |
| 48.21% | 56 | 6.6 | 976 | 14,164 | 47.8% | 48.5% | |
| 38.46% | 52 | 7.2 | 907 | 12,797 | 40.6% | 35.0% | |
| 62.50% | 48 | 6.5 | 959 | 13,307 | 62.5% | 62.5% | |
| 47.73% | 44 | 7.0 | 886 | 12,450 | 44.4% | 52.9% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.4 | 976 | 16,259 | 33.3% | 71.4% | |
| 62.96% | 27 | 6.7 | 929 | 14,668 | 37.5% | 73.7% | |
| 50.00% | 24 | 6.8 | 1,038 | 15,916 | 66.7% | 44.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 7.0 | 863 | 13,559 | 45.5% | 15.4% | |
| 29.17% | 24 | 6.4 | 821 | 13,817 | 0.0% | 38.9% | |
| 55.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 963 | 15,222 | 71.4% | 46.1% | |
| 47.06% | 17 | 6.9 | 1,189 | 15,293 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 29.41% | 17 | 6.6 | 945 | 13,446 | 14.3% | 40.0% | |
| 25.00% | 16 | 6.7 | 721 | 12,902 | 28.6% | 22.2% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 917 | 13,779 | 57.1% | 62.5% | |
| 53.33% | 15 | 6.6 | 966 | 12,200 | 55.6% | 50.0% | |
| 21.43% | 14 | 6.2 | 766 | 10,986 | 11.1% | 40.0% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 6.4 | 723 | 10,884 | 27.3% | 66.7% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 6.9 | 1,066 | 13,987 | 50.0% | 28.6% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.8 | 796 | 13,378 | 25.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.8 | 966 | 13,008 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.4 | 1,065 | 14,952 | 62.5% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.6 | 1,023 | 9,472 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.4 | 735 | 13,198 | 33.3% | 33.3% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.2 | 1,031 | 13,624 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 1,131 | 18,484 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 871 | 15,575 | 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 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.
