Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Apheliosvs Vayne

CMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Vayne is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Vayne based on 88 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 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.

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Vayne - 63.6% win rateVayne(63.6%)
Aphelios - 63.6% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
63.6% WR
VS
Vayne vs Aphelios matchup - 36.4% win rate
Vayne
36.4% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 88
63.6%
Win Rate
36.4%
6.7
CS / min
6.2
1,013
DMG / min
790
14,005
Gold / game
12,983
210
Heal / min
231
455
DMG Mitigated / min
441
0.5
CC / min
0.4
70.0%
Early Game WR
30.0%
58.3%
Late Game WR
41.7%

Aphelios vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Vayne matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 88 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 36.4%, giving Aphelios a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vayne 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 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Vayne and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vayne 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 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
6.7Aphelios
6.2Vayne
Aphelios edges out Vayne by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
1,013Aphelios
790Vayne
Aphelios heavily out-damages Vayne by 224 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
14,005Aphelios
12,983Vayne
Aphelios generates a commanding 1,022 more gold per game than Vayne. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vayne should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
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
666Aphelios
673Vayne
Aphelios and Vayne have comparable sustain profiles, with only 7 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

Berserker's 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, Runaan's Hurricane and Mortal Reminder. 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

Early Game
Aphelios
70.0%
+40.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios70.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne30.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
58.3%
+16.7% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios58.3%
Vayne late game win rateVayne41.7%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 70.0% win rate — a 40.0 percentage point lead over Vayne. This lopsided early game means Aphelios 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 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Vayne. Extended games heavily favor Aphelios, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Aphelios holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vayne 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 VayneAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs VayneLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs VayneCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Vayne
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs VayneSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs VayneGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Vayne
80.0% WR

Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Aphelios to press their advantage against Vayne, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%1936.895614,19544.2%55.1%
44.86%1856.586813,37340.0%49.0%
42.77%1666.896913,72843.3%42.1%
46.95%1646.891613,72843.4%50.6%
64.05%1536.595014,80561.3%65.9%
48.53%1366.91,02714,73550.0%47.4%
54.48%1346.91,00614,42651.7%56.6%
50.53%956.996414,14245.5%54.9%
63.64%886.71,01314,00570.0%58.3%
51.19%846.796513,34656.8%45.0%
49.25%676.71,00913,66148.1%50.0%
42.86%636.593513,75136.7%48.5%
60.32%636.61,04814,95853.3%66.7%
51.16%436.777812,75450.0%52.4%
42.86%426.385111,94040.7%46.7%
42.11%386.71,05313,68942.1%42.1%
57.89%386.381812,69750.0%63.6%
55.56%366.91,10315,66256.3%55.0%
41.38%297.095114,16936.4%44.4%
39.29%287.11,05514,42546.1%33.3%
39.29%287.01,00514,76533.3%42.1%
48.15%276.51,00914,35563.6%37.5%
36.36%226.983413,12041.7%30.0%
61.90%216.21,05216,53825.0%70.6%
47.37%196.81,28414,88437.5%54.5%
58.82%176.389713,02570.0%42.9%
33.33%157.394213,40333.3%33.3%
42.86%146.71,08314,41328.6%57.1%
76.92%136.588312,86370.0%100.0%
41.67%126.274712,57662.5%0.0%
33.33%126.61,00918,3940.0%40.0%
45.45%116.41,07516,03940.0%50.0%
70.00%107.21,16614,71250.0%83.3%
66.67%96.387613,61240.0%100.0%
44.44%97.192915,01650.0%40.0%
57.14%77.41,10616,95133.3%75.0%
33.33%67.491915,95450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.673312,20550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.897713,10550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.075910,32550.0%0.0%
60.00%56.681013,98033.3%100.0%
80.00%55.81,21112,42150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.28059,0980.0%100.0%

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Aphelios vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Vayne's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 88 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Vayne with a 70.0% win rate versus 30.0%. 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 Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Vayne with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 88 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Vayne?

The best Aphelios build against Vayne includes The Collector, Runaan's Hurricane, Mortal Reminder with Berserker's 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 Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Vayne?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Vayne with a 63.6% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Vayne in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Vayne?

When playing Aphelios against Vayne, 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.