Jhin - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.9%
Pick Rate
7.2%

Jhinvs Aphelios

CMarksmanMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Jhin vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Aphelios wins with a 64.0% win rate (+28.1%) over Jhin based on 153 games. Aphelios holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Jhin build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup.

Jhin Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Jhin 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 - 36.0% win rateAphelios(36.0%)
Jhin - 36.0% win rate in this matchup
Jhin
36.0% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Jhin matchup - 64.0% win rate
Aphelios
64.0% WR

Who Wins the Jhin vs Aphelios Matchup?

Aphelios wins the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Aphelios
Matches: 153
36.0%
Win Rate
64.0%
6.6
CS / min
6.5
817
DMG / min
950
14,119
Gold / game
14,805
181
Heal / min
229
365
DMG Mitigated / min
478
1.0
CC / min
0.5
38.7%
Early Game WR
61.3%
34.1%
Late Game WR
65.9%

Jhin vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Jhin vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 153 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 64.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 36.0%, giving Aphelios a 28.1 percentage point advantage. Aphelios dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Jhin 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 Jhin leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Jhin 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.

Jhin vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Jhin in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Jhin, 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.

Farming
6.6Jhin
6.5Aphelios
Jhin and Aphelios farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.1 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
817Jhin
950Aphelios
Aphelios heavily out-damages Jhin by 133 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Jhin 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
14,119Jhin
14,805Aphelios
Aphelios earns 685 more gold per game than Jhin, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Aphelios slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.0Jhin
0.5Aphelios
Jhin provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Jhin coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
546Jhin
707Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Jhin, healing and mitigating 161 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Jhin is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Jhin, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Aphelios
61.3%
+22.6% advantage
Jhin early game win rateJhin38.7%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios61.3%
Late Game
Aphelios
65.9%
+31.9% advantage
Jhin late game win rateJhin34.1%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios65.9%

Aphelios dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 61.3% win rate — a 22.6 percentage point lead over Jhin. 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 65.9% win rate — 31.9 points above Jhin. 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. Jhin players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Jhin Runes Against Aphelios

Domination rune tree - Jhin primary runes vs ApheliosDomination
Dark Harvest - best Jhin rune vs ApheliosTaste of Blood - best Jhin rune vs ApheliosGrisly Mementos - best Jhin rune vs ApheliosTreasure Hunter - best Jhin rune vs Aphelios
Precision rune tree - Jhin secondary runes vs ApheliosPrecision
Coup de Grace - best Jhin rune vs ApheliosPresence of Mind - best Jhin rune vs Aphelios
35.3% WR

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


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

Jhin 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
50.70%8626.681713,70853.4%48.4%
50.37%6756.582714,01252.0%49.3%
48.10%6326.380113,78148.4%47.9%
46.47%5536.681713,81447.7%45.6%
54.88%4416.785313,73252.5%57.0%
49.08%4366.888814,47451.8%47.4%
52.13%3286.687014,23250.7%53.2%
49.64%2806.888714,64552.7%47.6%
47.06%2726.586713,67147.2%46.9%
47.80%2056.378313,42253.7%43.9%
48.04%1796.382714,03450.8%46.4%
58.52%1766.482313,76760.3%57.3%
49.12%1716.483213,42847.4%50.5%
40.85%1646.680512,87634.7%45.6%
35.95%1536.681714,11938.7%34.1%
50.67%1506.283113,36146.5%54.4%
62.40%1256.682114,01457.1%66.7%
52.21%1136.784313,83364.4%44.1%
56.60%1066.591414,21162.5%51.7%
46.43%846.883412,70341.7%52.8%
49.32%736.579813,27450.0%48.8%
49.30%716.686613,89555.6%42.9%
50.00%686.779513,96248.1%51.2%
46.15%656.482612,49141.4%50.0%
46.88%646.582613,91142.9%50.0%
39.34%616.782312,45827.8%56.0%
40.00%606.471312,25832.4%50.0%
51.92%526.590514,37862.5%47.2%
57.14%496.490915,00758.8%56.3%
39.58%486.480313,51044.4%36.7%
57.14%426.475113,05041.7%77.8%
35.71%286.595714,32226.7%46.1%
54.55%226.894615,57242.9%60.0%
45.00%206.167211,64733.3%62.5%
45.00%206.771612,72233.3%62.5%
63.16%196.51,00715,99583.3%53.9%
50.00%186.794913,22233.3%58.3%
61.11%186.783913,16175.0%50.0%
68.75%166.586014,90633.3%90.0%
46.15%136.268511,07157.1%33.3%
38.46%137.199214,63333.3%42.9%
63.64%115.664513,43360.0%66.7%
63.64%116.787814,832100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.678411,41225.0%66.7%
50.00%106.491814,59225.0%66.7%
30.00%106.41,18918,4010.0%37.5%
44.44%96.01,25914,0820.0%80.0%
75.00%86.478414,02075.0%75.0%
50.00%85.976911,80860.0%33.3%
42.86%77.284913,66550.0%33.3%
14.29%75.290612,5710.0%20.0%
66.67%65.01,13613,61150.0%75.0%
50.00%66.397911,64233.3%66.7%
60.00%56.81,03717,845100.0%50.0%
40.00%52.274312,02150.0%33.3%
40.00%56.083312,5880.0%66.7%
40.00%55.874513,56150.0%33.3%
80.00%54.077515,0040.0%80.0%
60.00%57.91,21816,4270.0%75.0%
60.00%55.672714,502100.0%50.0%
60.00%57.397315,9790.0%100.0%
40.00%57.271914,0130.0%50.0%
60.00%56.496515,545100.0%50.0%

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Jhin vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Jhin do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Aphelios wins the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup with a 64.0% win rate compared to Jhin's 36.0%, a 28.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 153 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Jhin do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Aphelios has the advantage against Jhin with a 61.3% win rate versus 38.7%. Aphelios players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Jhin do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup with a 65.9% win rate compared to 34.1%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup?

Aphelios wins the matchup against Jhin with a 64.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 28.1 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 153 games analyzed.

What is the best Jhin build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Jhin runes against Aphelios?

The best Jhin runes against Aphelios use the Domination primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 35.3% win rate in the Jhin vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Jhin counter Aphelios?

No, Jhin struggles against Aphelios with only a 36.0% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Jhin players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.

How do I play Jhin against Aphelios?

When playing Jhin 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.