Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.6%
Pick Rate
1.7%

Apheliosvs Zyra

FMarksman
Patch26.10
Matches2,379,056
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 22, 2026
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Aphelios vs Zyra is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Zyra 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 Zyra 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.

Compare against an opponent
Zyra - 40.0% win rateZyra(40.0%)
Aphelios - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
40.0% WR
VS
Zyra vs Aphelios matchup - 60.0% win rate
Zyra
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Zyra Matchup?

Zyra wins the Aphelios vs Zyra matchup
Winner
Zyra
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.7
CS / min
5.7
1,034
DMG / min
731
12,832
Gold / game
9,894
252
Heal / min
93
377
DMG Mitigated / min
269
0.8
CC / min
1.6
33.3%
Early Game WR
66.7%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aphelios vs Zyra Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Zyra matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Zyra wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, giving Zyra a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Zyra controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Zyra 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 Zyra leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Zyra 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 Zyra 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 Zyra Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Zyra in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Zyra, 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
6.7Aphelios
5.7Zyra
Aphelios significantly out-farms Zyra by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Aphelios a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Zyra players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
1,034Aphelios
731Zyra
Aphelios heavily out-damages Zyra by 303 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Zyra 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
12,832Aphelios
9,894Zyra
Aphelios generates a commanding 2,938 more gold per game than Zyra. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Zyra should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.8Aphelios
1.6Zyra
Zyra brings significantly more crowd control than Aphelios, with 0.8 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Zyra far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Aphelios should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
629Aphelios
362Zyra
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Zyra, healing and mitigating 267 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Zyra is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Zyra, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Zyra
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Zyra early game win rateZyra66.7%
Late Game
Aphelios
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios50.0%
Zyra late game win rateZyra50.0%

Zyra dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Zyra can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aphelios at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Zyra. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Zyra has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Zyra

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs ZyraPrecision
Press the Attack - best Aphelios rune vs ZyraTriumph - best Aphelios rune vs ZyraLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs ZyraCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Zyra
Inspiration rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs ZyraInspiration
Cash Back - best Aphelios rune vs ZyraCosmic Insight - best Aphelios rune vs Zyra
100.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Zyra in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.32%3746.699713,93643.5%43.2%
52.87%3146.790313,46352.2%53.4%
43.71%3026.588212,89843.5%43.9%
48.46%2606.791412,63052.4%43.5%
47.84%2326.296413,57947.0%48.5%
46.40%2226.688912,81745.1%47.7%
49.45%1826.792813,60445.7%52.5%
50.77%1306.896813,70837.0%60.5%
53.39%1186.894713,04855.4%50.9%
48.96%966.887612,23645.3%53.5%
46.15%916.51,00812,92944.4%47.8%
51.19%846.386913,84846.9%53.9%
45.12%826.792312,34838.8%54.5%
48.10%796.690312,93347.6%48.6%
50.00%707.094512,51554.8%42.9%
42.03%696.487212,54335.9%50.0%
50.00%626.899513,24762.1%39.4%
49.09%556.61,01213,11066.7%35.5%
39.22%516.594313,58447.4%34.4%
43.14%516.290413,17927.8%51.5%
41.86%436.788213,25831.8%52.4%
51.43%356.383812,43555.6%47.1%
70.97%317.099815,30469.2%72.2%
32.14%286.41,02016,0120.0%42.9%
39.29%286.982613,62329.4%54.5%
26.09%236.361410,83315.4%40.0%
50.00%226.585814,19553.9%44.4%
38.10%216.699612,11336.4%40.0%
52.94%176.283711,94757.1%50.0%
50.00%166.682112,01144.4%57.1%
69.23%137.11,15014,89662.5%80.0%
46.15%136.897813,07437.5%60.0%
58.33%126.583213,58166.7%50.0%
40.00%106.862111,68420.0%60.0%
50.00%105.981111,40940.0%60.0%
33.33%95.779213,44750.0%28.6%
44.44%96.01,02614,62380.0%0.0%
55.56%97.11,01614,68175.0%40.0%
75.00%87.281012,76160.0%100.0%
62.50%86.896314,9920.0%71.4%
57.14%76.11,04816,14950.0%60.0%
28.57%76.099013,26566.7%0.0%
50.00%66.596811,14166.7%33.3%
33.33%66.576612,33533.3%33.3%
40.00%56.41,12711,20925.0%100.0%
40.00%56.71,03412,83233.3%50.0%
40.00%56.41,50414,93550.0%33.3%
80.00%56.683912,73966.7%100.0%

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Aphelios vs Zyra - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Zyra in League of Legends?

Zyra wins the Aphelios vs Zyra matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Aphelios's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Aphelios do against Zyra in the early game?

In the early game, Zyra has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Zyra players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Zyra in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Zyra matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Zyra matchup?

Zyra wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Zyra is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Zyra?

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

What are the best Aphelios runes against Zyra?

The best Aphelios runes against Zyra use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Zyra matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Zyra?

No, Aphelios struggles against Zyra with only a 40.0% win rate. Zyra has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Zyra's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Zyra?

When playing Aphelios against Zyra, play cautiously and avoid Zyra's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Zyra in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.