Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.0%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Apheliosvs Veigar

AMarksman
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Veigar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Veigar based on 10 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 Veigar 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 - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
60.0% WR
VS
Veigar vs Aphelios matchup - 40.0% win rate
Veigar
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Veigar Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Veigar matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 10
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
5.6
CS / min
5.6
951
DMG / min
843
11,280
Gold / game
10,847
246
Heal / min
83
457
DMG Mitigated / min
268
0.6
CC / min
0.8
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
75.0%
Late Game WR
25.0%

Aphelios vs Veigar Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Veigar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 10 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 40.0%, giving Aphelios a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Veigar players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Aphelios leads by 352 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios players can confidently pick into Veigar and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Veigar 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 Veigar Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Veigar in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Veigar, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.6Aphelios
5.6Veigar
Aphelios and Veigar farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 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
951Aphelios
843Veigar
Aphelios heavily out-damages Veigar by 108 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Veigar 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
11,280Aphelios
10,847Veigar
Aphelios earns 433 more gold per game than Veigar, 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
0.6Aphelios
0.8Veigar
Both Aphelios and Veigar 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
703Aphelios
351Veigar
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 352 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios50.0%
Veigar early game win rateVeigar50.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios75.0%
Veigar late game win rateVeigar25.0%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Aphelios and Veigar, with Aphelios holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Veigar. 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. Veigar players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Veigar

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs VeigarPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Aphelios rune vs VeigarAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs VeigarLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs VeigarCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Veigar
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs VeigarSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs VeigarGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Veigar
50.0% WR

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


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.82%1786.689012,82952.6%37.3%
48.34%1516.386013,18250.0%47.4%
54.61%1416.685912,23152.2%56.8%
58.06%1246.896113,28956.1%59.7%
53.13%966.891012,84246.8%59.2%
52.81%896.586913,05258.8%49.1%
60.98%826.997913,50772.2%52.2%
53.03%666.892813,28045.2%60.0%
56.14%576.590813,92143.5%64.7%
50.00%486.483512,03662.5%37.5%
42.55%476.799713,18630.0%51.9%
46.51%436.291112,77741.7%52.6%
47.37%386.496613,82337.5%54.5%
37.84%376.592114,21515.4%50.0%
62.86%356.996312,65778.6%52.4%
51.43%357.187312,66250.0%52.9%
39.39%336.785812,47750.0%29.4%
57.58%336.386213,74184.6%40.0%
51.85%277.499813,85066.7%44.4%
56.00%257.21,10115,40066.7%50.0%
34.78%236.384012,36322.2%42.9%
52.63%196.184913,41844.4%60.0%
44.44%186.31,17214,39462.5%30.0%
56.25%167.292612,69454.5%60.0%
71.43%146.11,05811,59866.7%80.0%
46.15%137.391611,73542.9%50.0%
38.46%136.483513,8010.0%50.0%
41.67%126.764510,04950.0%37.5%
45.45%116.981413,65233.3%60.0%
50.00%106.991313,50660.0%40.0%
60.00%105.695111,28050.0%75.0%
30.00%106.492014,14725.0%33.3%
62.50%87.282513,74860.0%66.7%
50.00%86.81,06912,87140.0%66.7%
66.67%66.21,04912,42150.0%100.0%
50.00%67.21,09616,14950.0%50.0%

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Aphelios vs Veigar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Veigar in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Veigar matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Veigar's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 10 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aphelios do against Veigar in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Veigar with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 Veigar in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Veigar matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Veigar matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Veigar with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 10 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Veigar?

The best Aphelios build against Veigar includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Veigar?

The best Aphelios runes against Veigar use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 50.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Veigar matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Veigar?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Veigar with a 60.0% win rate. Aphelios strongly counters Veigar in lane based on current patch 26.14 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Veigar?

When playing Aphelios against Veigar, 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.