Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.0%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Apheliosvs Yunara

BMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Yunara is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Yunara based on 57 games. Yunara 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 Yunara 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 - 50.9% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
50.9% WR
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Yunara vs Aphelios matchup - 49.1% win rate
Yunara
49.1% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Yunara Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Yunara matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 57
50.9%
Win Rate
49.1%
7.1
CS / min
7.0
956
DMG / min
861
13,668
Gold / game
13,545
233
Heal / min
172
469
DMG Mitigated / min
409
0.5
CC / min
0.3
44.8%
Early Game WR
55.2%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Aphelios vs Yunara Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Yunara matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Yunara's 49.1%, giving Aphelios a 1.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yunara controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yunara 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. Aphelios has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Yunara's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Yunara Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Yunara in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.1Aphelios
7.0Yunara
Aphelios and Yunara farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 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
956Aphelios
861Yunara
Aphelios heavily out-damages Yunara by 95 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yunara 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
13,668Aphelios
13,545Yunara
Aphelios and Yunara generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 123 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.5Aphelios
0.3Yunara
Both Aphelios and Yunara 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
702Aphelios
581Yunara
Aphelios heals and mitigates 121 more damage per minute than Yunara, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Aphelios to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Yunara.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yunara
55.2%
+10.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios44.8%
Yunara early game win rateYunara55.2%
Late Game
Aphelios
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios57.1%
Yunara late game win rateYunara42.9%

Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.2% win rate — a 10.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Yunara 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Yunara. 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: Yunara 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 Yunara

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs YunaraPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Aphelios rune vs YunaraAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs YunaraLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs YunaraCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Yunara
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs YunaraSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs YunaraGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Yunara
77.8% WR

The Precision primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Aphelios maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Yunara.


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 Yunara - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Yunara in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Aphelios vs Yunara matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Yunara's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Aphelios do against Yunara in the early game?

In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Aphelios with a 55.2% win rate versus 44.8%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Yunara in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Yunara matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Yunara matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Yunara with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Yunara?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Yunara?

The best Aphelios runes against Yunara use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 77.8% win rate in the Aphelios vs Yunara matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Yunara?

Yes, Aphelios has a favorable matchup against Yunara with a 50.9% win rate. Aphelios slightly edges out Yunara in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Aphelios against Yunara?

When playing Aphelios against Yunara, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Yunara. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.