Draven - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.2%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Dravenvs Aphelios

FMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Draven vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Draven wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Aphelios based on 42 games. Draven 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.

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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Aphelios - 57.1% win rateAphelios(57.1%)
Draven - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Draven
57.1% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Draven matchup - 42.9% win rate
Aphelios
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Draven vs Aphelios Matchup?

Draven wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Draven
Matches: 42
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.9
CS / min
6.3
953
DMG / min
851
13,853
Gold / game
11,940
217
Heal / min
180
524
DMG Mitigated / min
389
0.4
CC / min
0.5
59.3%
Early Game WR
40.7%
53.3%
Late Game WR
46.7%

Draven vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Draven vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 42 recent matches analyzed, Draven wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, giving Draven a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Draven dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Aphelios 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. Draven 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.

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
6.9Draven
6.3Aphelios
Draven edges out Aphelios by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 9 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Draven.
Damage
953Draven
851Aphelios
Draven heavily out-damages Aphelios by 102 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Aphelios should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Draven's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,853Draven
11,940Aphelios
Draven generates a commanding 1,913 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
740Draven
570Aphelios
Draven vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 171 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Draven can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Draven
59.3%
+18.5% advantage
Draven early game win rateDraven59.3%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios40.7%
Late Game
Draven
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Draven late game win rateDraven53.3%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios46.7%

Draven dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.3% win rate — a 18.5 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Draven can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Draven is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Draven, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Draven holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Aphelios 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
Lethal Tempo - best Draven rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Draven rune vs ApheliosLegend: Alacrity - best Draven rune vs ApheliosCut Down - best Draven rune vs Aphelios
Inspiration rune tree - Draven secondary runes vs ApheliosInspiration
Cash Back - best Draven rune vs ApheliosTriple Tonic - best Draven rune vs Aphelios
83.3% WR

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


Draven matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
46.73%2146.790614,61649.1%44.4%
46.15%1826.387213,94847.3%45.0%
49.69%1636.794814,07253.4%45.3%
55.97%1596.898015,13256.8%55.3%
51.61%1556.690315,11242.4%58.4%
49.33%1506.595114,33353.5%45.6%
48.41%1266.91,03615,63658.2%40.9%
50.00%946.71,04215,59453.3%46.9%
57.78%906.71,03115,10862.8%53.2%
48.10%796.999915,31451.3%45.0%
47.89%716.593914,27241.5%56.7%
50.79%636.61,02816,11453.6%48.6%
54.10%617.299915,47244.8%62.5%
55.77%526.794314,61952.0%59.3%
53.06%496.477812,98362.1%40.0%
56.25%486.794515,60455.0%57.1%
48.94%476.588313,50656.0%40.9%
54.76%427.195814,72847.8%63.2%
57.14%426.995313,85359.3%53.3%
51.35%376.592714,24368.4%33.3%
44.12%346.584612,54852.6%33.3%
42.86%287.081713,76141.7%43.8%
40.74%277.072811,67738.9%44.4%
34.62%266.382213,82630.0%37.5%
66.67%217.11,11115,68966.7%66.7%
52.38%216.688316,44040.0%56.3%
30.00%206.384015,57328.6%30.8%
30.00%206.598713,61127.3%33.3%
33.33%157.079312,68736.4%25.0%
78.57%146.71,04416,66166.7%87.5%
50.00%127.087713,95362.5%25.0%
54.55%116.61,18317,83960.0%50.0%
50.00%106.859812,69866.7%25.0%
60.00%106.41,22918,88175.0%50.0%
55.56%96.786914,71740.0%75.0%
44.44%97.01,11813,60150.0%40.0%
33.33%66.859310,71250.0%0.0%
50.00%66.71,16016,12950.0%50.0%
66.67%67.81,06516,33933.3%100.0%
60.00%56.571812,75566.7%50.0%
40.00%56.61,07512,50950.0%33.3%
20.00%58.01,15717,9230.0%25.0%

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Draven vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Draven do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Draven wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 42 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Draven do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Draven has the advantage against Aphelios with a 59.3% win rate versus 40.7%. Draven 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, Draven takes over the Draven vs Aphelios matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Draven scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Draven vs Aphelios matchup?

Draven wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Draven is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 42 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 Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 83.3% win rate in the Draven vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Draven counter Aphelios?

Yes, Draven has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate. Draven strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Draven against Aphelios?

When playing Draven 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.