Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Aphelios

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 15, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Hwei based on 7 games. Hwei wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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 - 42.9% win rateAphelios(42.9%)
Hwei - 42.9% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
42.9% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Hwei matchup - 57.1% win rate
Aphelios
57.1% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 7
42.9%
Win Rate
57.1%
6.8
CS / min
7.4
897
DMG / min
1,106
13,063
Gold / game
16,951
75
Heal / min
329
295
DMG Mitigated / min
629
1.0
CC / min
0.4
66.7%
Early Game WR
33.3%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Hwei vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 7 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.9%, giving Aphelios a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Hwei controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Hwei 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 sustain, where Aphelios leads by 589 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Hwei 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.

Hwei vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Hwei in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.8Hwei
7.4Aphelios
Aphelios edges out Hwei by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Aphelios.
Damage
897Hwei
1,106Aphelios
Aphelios heavily out-damages Hwei by 209 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Hwei should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,063Hwei
16,951Aphelios
Aphelios generates a commanding 3,888 more gold per game than Hwei. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Hwei should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.0Hwei
0.4Aphelios
Hwei provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Hwei coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
369Hwei
958Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Hwei, healing and mitigating 589 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Hwei is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Hwei, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Hwei Build Against Aphelios

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Aphelios, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Aphelios are Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Hwei
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei66.7%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios33.3%
Late Game
Aphelios
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei25.0%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios75.0%

Hwei dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 66.7% win rate — a 33.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Hwei 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 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Hwei. 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: Hwei 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 Hwei Runes Against Aphelios

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs ApheliosManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs ApheliosTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs ApheliosScorch - best Hwei rune vs Aphelios
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs ApheliosCut Down - best Hwei rune vs Aphelios
100.0% WR

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


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

Hwei 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
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Hwei's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 7 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Hwei has the advantage against Aphelios with a 66.7% win rate versus 33.3%. Hwei players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Hwei with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 7 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Aphelios?

The best Hwei build against Aphelios includes Liandry's Torment, Cryptbloom, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Aphelios?

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

Does Hwei counter Aphelios?

No, Hwei struggles against Aphelios with only a 42.9% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Hwei players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Hwei against Aphelios?

When playing Hwei 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.