Cassiopeia - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
55.2%
Pick Rate
0.8%

Cassiopeiavs Aphelios

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 8, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Cassiopeia vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Cassiopeia wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Aphelios based on 5 games. Cassiopeia wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios matchup.

Cassiopeia Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Cassiopeia 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
Aphelios - 60.0% win rateAphelios(60.0%)
Cassiopeia - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Cassiopeia
60.0% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Cassiopeia matchup - 40.0% win rate
Aphelios
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios Matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Cassiopeia
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
6.7
CS / min
6.2
732
DMG / min
805
9,347
Gold / game
9,098
227
Heal / min
193
458
DMG Mitigated / min
421
1.4
CC / min
0.6
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Cassiopeia vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

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

Cassiopeia vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Cassiopeia wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.7Cassiopeia
6.2Aphelios
Cassiopeia edges out Aphelios by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Cassiopeia.
Damage
732Cassiopeia
805Aphelios
Aphelios deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Cassiopeia. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Cassiopeia choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
9,347Cassiopeia
9,098Aphelios
Cassiopeia and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 249 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.4Cassiopeia
0.6Aphelios
Cassiopeia provides 0.8 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Cassiopeia coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
684Cassiopeia
614Aphelios
Cassiopeia heals and mitigates 70 more damage per minute than Aphelios, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Cassiopeia to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aphelios.

Best Cassiopeia Build Against Aphelios

The top-performing core items for Cassiopeia against Aphelios are Rod of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter and Seraph's Embrace. This combination gives Cassiopeia an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Aphelios. This streamlined build focuses on the essentials for the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios matchup, with room for situational adjustments based on team compositions and game state.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Cassiopeia
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Cassiopeia early game win rateCassiopeia100.0%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios0.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Cassiopeia late game win rateCassiopeia0.0%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios100.0%

Cassiopeia dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Cassiopeia 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 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Cassiopeia. 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: Cassiopeia 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 Cassiopeia Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Cassiopeia primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Conqueror - best Cassiopeia rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Cassiopeia rune vs ApheliosLegend: Haste - best Cassiopeia rune vs ApheliosLast Stand - best Cassiopeia rune vs Aphelios
Sorcery rune tree - Cassiopeia secondary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Cassiopeia rune vs ApheliosTranscendence - best Cassiopeia rune vs Aphelios
100.0% WR

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


Cassiopeia matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Cassiopeia'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 Cassiopeia build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Cassiopeia matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
56.25%326.788512,08850.0%66.7%
55.17%297.082911,66350.0%60.0%
48.00%256.776712,31650.0%47.4%
47.83%236.872911,51240.0%62.5%
45.45%226.385913,06120.0%52.9%
59.09%226.484912,54862.5%57.1%
42.11%196.986411,12127.3%62.5%
42.11%196.590810,89433.3%57.1%
57.89%196.492112,99228.6%75.0%
41.18%176.373912,06537.5%44.4%
35.29%176.773611,49814.3%50.0%
58.82%177.076110,08961.5%50.0%
43.75%166.579312,56433.3%46.1%
37.50%166.679911,96633.3%40.0%
37.50%166.769211,33728.6%44.4%
66.67%156.194812,98175.0%63.6%
66.67%157.098013,675100.0%54.5%
50.00%146.580411,93333.3%62.5%
57.14%146.565011,06250.0%62.5%
21.43%146.485812,88566.7%9.1%
46.15%136.86919,86937.5%60.0%
69.23%136.494011,61866.7%71.4%
58.33%126.984013,60150.0%66.7%
66.67%126.91,01711,75950.0%83.3%
36.36%116.262311,14260.0%16.7%
81.82%116.894211,31971.4%100.0%
54.55%116.593013,22360.0%50.0%
63.64%117.46599,84555.6%100.0%
36.36%115.583012,70025.0%42.9%
45.45%116.71,09012,21225.0%57.1%
45.45%117.179011,95850.0%42.9%
40.00%106.483613,98333.3%42.9%
20.00%107.565811,9420.0%25.0%
77.78%97.093011,929100.0%60.0%
44.44%96.11,06214,147100.0%37.5%
33.33%96.374010,38820.0%50.0%
62.50%86.293212,07075.0%50.0%
50.00%86.584011,20660.0%33.3%
62.50%87.21,06913,95450.0%66.7%
37.50%87.375311,9870.0%60.0%
62.50%86.580412,10040.0%100.0%
71.43%76.71,07712,31650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.61,02513,52950.0%40.0%
57.14%76.282511,09066.7%50.0%
28.57%76.479313,23650.0%0.0%
85.71%77.097012,450100.0%75.0%
83.33%66.864110,21075.0%100.0%
33.33%66.575210,28925.0%50.0%
83.33%66.784013,44550.0%100.0%
33.33%66.875810,81125.0%50.0%
66.67%65.987214,875100.0%60.0%
16.67%66.155810,7760.0%50.0%
83.33%66.986213,632100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.190515,4910.0%75.0%
0.00%56.91,07312,4530.0%0.0%
60.00%57.31,07713,11466.7%50.0%
80.00%56.999912,801100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.783410,90933.3%50.0%
20.00%55.77549,53133.3%0.0%
80.00%57.079611,09275.0%100.0%
40.00%56.774513,361100.0%0.0%
80.00%57.26758,508100.0%50.0%
60.00%55.91,14416,9190.0%60.0%
60.00%56.77329,347100.0%0.0%
20.00%56.895411,16633.3%0.0%

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Cassiopeia vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Cassiopeia do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Cassiopeia wins the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios 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 26.7.

How does Cassiopeia do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Cassiopeia has the advantage against Aphelios with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Cassiopeia players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Cassiopeia do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Cassiopeia vs Aphelios matchup?

Cassiopeia wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Cassiopeia is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Cassiopeia build against Aphelios?

The best Cassiopeia build against Aphelios includes Rod of Ages, Rylai's Crystal Scepter, Seraph's Embrace. This build achieves a 50.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Cassiopeia runes against Aphelios?

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

Does Cassiopeia counter Aphelios?

Yes, Cassiopeia has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate. Cassiopeia strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Cassiopeia against Aphelios?

When playing Cassiopeia 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.