Caitlynvs Aphelios
Caitlyn vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.9. Aphelios wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Caitlyn based on 45 games. Aphelios holds the advantage in both the early and 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.
Aphelios(44.4%)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 45 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 44.4%, giving Aphelios a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Caitlyn 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 170 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios 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.
Caitlyn vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Caitlyn, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Caitlyn47.6%Aphelios52.4%Caitlyn41.7%Aphelios58.3%During the early laning phase (first 15 minutes), Aphelios has a meaningful 52.4% win rate, outperforming Caitlyn by 4.8 percentage points. Aphelios players should look to press this advantage through aggressive trades, wave priority, and early jungle coordination.
Aphelios is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 58.3% win rate — 16.7 points above Caitlyn. 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. Caitlyn players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Caitlyn Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Sorcery
The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Caitlyn the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Caitlyn matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.35% | 245 | 6.7 | 805 | 12,722 | 47.1% | 47.5% | |
| 50.75% | 201 | 6.8 | 883 | 13,393 | 49.5% | 51.9% | |
| 45.16% | 186 | 6.5 | 838 | 12,939 | 42.2% | 47.6% | |
| 53.85% | 182 | 7.0 | 913 | 13,345 | 56.4% | 51.9% | |
| 44.51% | 173 | 7.0 | 876 | 13,568 | 52.7% | 38.4% | |
| 63.64% | 143 | 7.1 | 927 | 14,521 | 56.0% | 67.7% | |
| 51.91% | 131 | 6.8 | 909 | 13,221 | 55.2% | 49.3% | |
| 46.51% | 129 | 7.1 | 876 | 14,166 | 47.9% | 45.7% | |
| 46.05% | 76 | 6.9 | 855 | 13,407 | 45.2% | 46.7% | |
| 43.28% | 67 | 6.6 | 962 | 14,843 | 42.9% | 43.5% | |
| 51.52% | 66 | 6.6 | 880 | 14,014 | 51.7% | 51.4% | |
| 44.83% | 58 | 6.8 | 783 | 12,134 | 46.4% | 43.3% | |
| 50.00% | 56 | 6.7 | 873 | 13,287 | 30.8% | 66.7% | |
| 38.00% | 50 | 6.9 | 815 | 12,687 | 33.3% | 42.3% | |
| 62.00% | 50 | 7.0 | 922 | 13,875 | 57.1% | 65.5% | |
| 58.33% | 48 | 7.2 | 984 | 13,848 | 68.4% | 51.7% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 6.6 | 895 | 14,039 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 45 | 7.1 | 865 | 13,268 | 47.6% | 41.7% | |
| 42.22% | 45 | 6.9 | 906 | 14,257 | 46.7% | 40.0% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 6.7 | 837 | 13,031 | 41.7% | 52.6% | |
| 48.39% | 31 | 7.2 | 855 | 12,167 | 50.0% | 47.1% | |
| 68.97% | 29 | 7.1 | 971 | 13,001 | 66.7% | 71.4% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,154 | 13,688 | 40.0% | 58.3% | |
| 31.82% | 22 | 6.6 | 700 | 10,745 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 21 | 6.9 | 718 | 12,398 | 22.2% | 58.3% | |
| 35.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 678 | 12,080 | 57.1% | 23.1% | |
| 31.58% | 19 | 7.0 | 825 | 12,008 | 25.0% | 36.4% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.6 | 843 | 13,749 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 868 | 12,831 | 75.0% | 62.5% | |
| 43.75% | 16 | 6.5 | 848 | 14,044 | 37.5% | 50.0% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 873 | 13,989 | 100.0% | 72.7% | |
| 25.00% | 12 | 7.1 | 548 | 10,623 | 28.6% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 7.3 | 757 | 12,441 | 42.9% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 1,108 | 14,906 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 70.00% | 10 | 7.6 | 623 | 13,190 | 80.0% | 60.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.8 | 836 | 11,821 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 7.0 | 832 | 14,459 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 7.3 | 1,094 | 18,733 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.9 | 714 | 10,541 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 788 | 14,841 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Caitlyn vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Caitlyn do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Caitlyn's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 45 recent ranked games in patch 26.9.
How does Caitlyn do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Caitlyn with a 52.4% win rate versus 47.6%. Aphelios 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 58.3% win rate compared to 41.7%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Caitlyn with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.9. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 45 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 60.0% win rate in the Caitlyn vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Caitlyn counter Aphelios?
No, Caitlyn struggles against Aphelios with only a 44.4% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Caitlyn players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Caitlyn against Aphelios?
When playing Caitlyn against Aphelios, play cautiously and avoid Aphelios's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Aphelios has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.