Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.0%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Dravenvs Aphelios

FMarksman
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 7, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 58.3% win rate (+16.7%) over Draven based on 60 games. Aphelios holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Draven build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Draven vs Aphelios matchup.

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Draven Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Draven 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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Draven - 41.7% win rate in this matchup
Draven
41.7% WR
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Aphelios vs Draven matchup - 58.3% win rate
Aphelios
58.3% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 60
41.7%
Win Rate
58.3%
6.8
CS / min
6.4
946
DMG / min
893
14,912
Gold / game
13,053
234
Heal / min
204
499
DMG Mitigated / min
446
0.4
CC / min
0.5
47.1%
Early Game WR
52.9%
34.6%
Late Game WR
65.4%

Draven vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 60 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 58.3% win rate compared to Draven's 41.7%, giving Aphelios a 16.7 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Draven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. 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 strong advantage in this matchup. Draven 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.

Draven vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Draven wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Draven
6.4Aphelios
Draven edges out Aphelios by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Draven.
Damage
946Draven
893Aphelios
Draven deals 53 more champion damage per minute than Aphelios. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aphelios choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Draven's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,912Draven
13,053Aphelios
Draven generates a commanding 1,858 more gold per game than Aphelios. This substantial economic advantage means Draven consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Aphelios should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.4Draven
0.5Aphelios
Both Draven and Aphelios 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
733Draven
651Aphelios
Draven heals and mitigates 83 more damage per minute than Aphelios, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Draven to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aphelios.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
52.9%
+5.9% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven47.1%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios52.9%
Late Game
Aphelios
65.4%
+30.8% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven34.6%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios65.4%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 52.9% win rate — a 5.9 percentage point lead over Draven. This lopsided early game means Aphelios 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 65.4% win rate — 30.8 points above Draven. 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. Draven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Draven Runes Against Aphelios

Precision rune tree - Draven primary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Press the Attack - best Draven rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs ApheliosLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs ApheliosLast Stand - best Draven rune vs Aphelios
Sorcery rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Draven rune vs ApheliosGathering Storm - best Draven rune vs Aphelios
60.0% WR

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


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Draven'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 Draven build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Draven 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
51.03%3396.890514,74153.8%48.6%
45.99%2876.794214,84750.0%43.1%
48.36%2756.586014,04053.8%43.4%
52.43%2676.693514,22856.6%48.5%
46.12%2456.288014,25447.8%44.6%
47.28%2396.889614,25050.8%43.5%
50.25%2016.892514,20247.5%53.0%
45.22%1156.592413,67736.2%58.7%
49.12%1146.999115,00658.8%41.3%
53.70%1086.895314,69253.1%54.2%
44.86%1076.689713,97751.8%37.3%
47.37%956.486513,16956.0%37.8%
39.08%876.690613,90639.0%39.1%
46.91%816.687113,66948.7%45.2%
40.26%776.595815,50540.6%40.0%
41.56%776.692913,50042.5%40.0%
56.76%746.581112,85557.1%56.3%
41.27%636.588613,25142.9%40.0%
41.67%606.894614,91247.1%34.6%
67.24%586.995013,60960.5%80.0%
43.64%556.983412,86950.0%36.0%
42.86%356.81,00615,19843.8%42.1%
35.29%346.684814,10238.9%31.3%
48.28%296.893515,09928.6%54.5%
50.00%246.487714,12861.5%36.4%
41.67%246.778311,95640.0%42.9%
63.64%227.079314,72687.5%50.0%
63.64%227.21,03114,22357.1%75.0%
33.33%215.994612,87927.3%40.0%
40.00%206.570613,50218.2%66.7%
45.00%206.977713,79133.3%54.5%
52.63%196.472313,31170.0%33.3%
66.67%186.01,07414,22660.0%75.0%
35.29%177.069812,18227.3%50.0%
46.67%156.488312,98437.5%57.1%
40.00%156.898014,14450.0%28.6%
42.86%146.990115,46350.0%40.0%
45.45%116.81,08812,90450.0%33.3%
72.73%117.11,03318,840100.0%57.1%
40.00%107.41,07014,06550.0%25.0%
33.33%96.777111,75428.6%50.0%
50.00%86.31,06414,981100.0%33.3%
62.50%87.397112,24960.0%66.7%
28.57%76.587715,47350.0%20.0%
42.86%75.866011,5590.0%75.0%
66.67%67.01,62217,75750.0%100.0%
33.33%66.273411,5500.0%50.0%
33.33%66.588412,98250.0%0.0%
60.00%55.561315,747100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.299516,624100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.76587,44633.3%50.0%
80.00%56.37308,964100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.66578,09725.0%0.0%
0.00%56.268013,6600.0%0.0%

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Draven vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup with a 58.3% win rate compared to Draven's 41.7%, a 16.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 60 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Draven do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Draven with a 52.9% win rate versus 47.1%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Draven do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Draven vs Aphelios matchup with a 65.4% win rate compared to 34.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Draven with a 58.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 16.7 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 60 games analyzed.

What is the best Draven build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Draven runes against Aphelios?

The best Draven runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Draven vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Draven counter Aphelios?

No, Draven struggles against Aphelios with only a 41.7% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Draven players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Draven against Aphelios?

When playing Draven 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.