Caitlynvs Aphelios
Caitlyn vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Caitlyn wins with a 55.8% win rate (+11.6%) over Aphelios based on 43 games. Caitlyn wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Caitlyn build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup.
Caitlyn Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn vs Aphelios Matchup?
Caitlyn vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 43 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 55.8% win rate compared to Aphelios's 44.2%, giving Caitlyn a 11.6 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Caitlyn controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn leads by 0.1s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn players can confidently pick into Aphelios and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Aphelios away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Caitlyn vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Caitlyn is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Caitlyn holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn72.0%
Aphelios28.0%Caitlyn33.3%Aphelios66.7%Caitlyn dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 72.0% win rate — a 44.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Caitlyn 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 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Caitlyn. 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: Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Sorcery
Running Precision primary with Sorcery secondary allows Caitlyn to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. The table below shows Caitlyn'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 Caitlyn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.19% | 246 | 6.7 | 839 | 12,975 | 46.1% | 51.9% | |
| 47.70% | 239 | 6.8 | 913 | 13,574 | 52.9% | 43.8% | |
| 46.03% | 239 | 6.8 | 828 | 12,818 | 44.2% | 47.4% | |
| 55.02% | 229 | 6.8 | 915 | 13,378 | 58.3% | 51.4% | |
| 43.12% | 219 | 6.7 | 806 | 13,055 | 41.8% | 44.2% | |
| 51.90% | 158 | 6.9 | 866 | 13,318 | 49.2% | 53.8% | |
| 45.61% | 114 | 6.9 | 924 | 14,489 | 55.6% | 41.0% | |
| 48.62% | 109 | 6.9 | 915 | 14,256 | 41.7% | 52.0% | |
| 55.66% | 106 | 6.8 | 955 | 13,942 | 56.8% | 54.8% | |
| 50.52% | 97 | 7.0 | 932 | 13,890 | 58.3% | 45.9% | |
| 56.82% | 88 | 6.6 | 819 | 14,026 | 60.0% | 54.7% | |
| 56.76% | 74 | 6.8 | 893 | 13,130 | 57.9% | 55.6% | |
| 40.54% | 74 | 7.3 | 776 | 12,963 | 34.3% | 46.1% | |
| 47.14% | 70 | 6.7 | 821 | 13,200 | 50.0% | 44.1% | |
| 45.00% | 60 | 6.6 | 886 | 13,138 | 39.3% | 50.0% | |
| 35.59% | 59 | 6.8 | 807 | 12,958 | 36.0% | 35.3% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 7.2 | 832 | 12,682 | 64.0% | 56.3% | |
| 50.00% | 54 | 6.7 | 727 | 12,338 | 52.0% | 48.3% | |
| 55.77% | 52 | 6.8 | 900 | 12,372 | 59.3% | 52.0% | |
| 46.81% | 47 | 6.7 | 864 | 12,717 | 65.0% | 33.3% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 7.1 | 818 | 12,882 | 72.0% | 33.3% | |
| 43.90% | 41 | 6.8 | 691 | 12,897 | 46.1% | 42.9% | |
| 29.03% | 31 | 6.6 | 836 | 14,003 | 30.0% | 28.6% | |
| 37.50% | 24 | 6.8 | 881 | 12,831 | 38.5% | 36.4% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 6.8 | 778 | 12,603 | 44.4% | 61.5% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.9 | 776 | 13,318 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 7.0 | 834 | 11,495 | 54.5% | 30.0% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.4 | 641 | 11,140 | 33.3% | 54.5% | |
| 45.00% | 20 | 6.8 | 820 | 13,318 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.8 | 823 | 12,485 | 44.4% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 7.1 | 774 | 12,815 | 75.0% | 30.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 1,079 | 12,016 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 7.0 | 812 | 13,998 | 42.9% | 57.1% | |
| 35.71% | 14 | 5.9 | 689 | 10,320 | 42.9% | 28.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.8 | 1,103 | 13,338 | 0.0% | 55.6% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 7.2 | 806 | 14,304 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.0 | 850 | 15,008 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 7.1 | 1,251 | 11,973 | 75.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.6 | 762 | 12,697 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 763 | 12,610 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 6.8 | 757 | 13,609 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.7 | 740 | 9,905 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.3 | 835 | 11,614 | 66.7% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.5 | 748 | 14,928 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 953 | 10,457 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
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Caitlyn vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Caitlyn wins the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup with a 55.8% win rate compared to Aphelios's 44.2%, a 11.6 percentage point difference. This data is based on 43 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.
How does Caitlyn do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Caitlyn has the advantage against Aphelios with a 72.0% win rate versus 28.0%. Caitlyn players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Caitlyn do against Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup?
Caitlyn wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 55.8% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 11.6 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 43 games analyzed.
What is the best Caitlyn build against Aphelios?
The best Caitlyn build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Caitlyn runes against Aphelios?
The best Caitlyn runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 57.9% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Aphelios?
Yes, Caitlyn has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 55.8% win rate. Caitlyn strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.12 data.
How do I play Caitlyn against Aphelios?
When playing Caitlyn against Aphelios, 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.