Nilahvs Aphelios
Nilah vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Nilah wins with a 63.6% win rate (+27.3%) over Aphelios based on 22 games. Nilah holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nilah vs Aphelios matchup.
Nilah Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nilah 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.
Aphelios(63.6%)Who Wins the Nilah vs Aphelios Matchup?
Nilah vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Nilah vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 22 recent matches analyzed, Nilah wins with a 63.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 36.4%, giving Nilah a 27.3 percentage point advantage. Nilah 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 sustain, where Nilah leads by 285 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nilah 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.
Nilah vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Nilah, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Nilah58.3%Aphelios41.7%Nilah70.0%Aphelios30.0%Nilah dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 58.3% win rate — a 16.7 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Nilah can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Nilah is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 70.0% win rate — 40.0 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Nilah, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Nilah 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 Nilah Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Inspiration
Running Precision primary with Inspiration secondary allows Nilah to press their advantage against Aphelios, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Nilah matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Nilah'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 Nilah build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.11% | 71 | 6.5 | 727 | 13,926 | 54.5% | 50.0% | |
| 51.43% | 70 | 6.1 | 771 | 14,950 | 38.5% | 59.1% | |
| 53.03% | 66 | 6.1 | 746 | 14,461 | 56.3% | 50.0% | |
| 39.06% | 64 | 6.5 | 703 | 14,050 | 39.3% | 38.9% | |
| 34.62% | 52 | 6.6 | 791 | 15,050 | 35.0% | 34.4% | |
| 60.42% | 48 | 6.6 | 705 | 14,633 | 55.6% | 63.3% | |
| 71.74% | 46 | 6.5 | 831 | 13,216 | 79.3% | 58.8% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.7 | 750 | 12,461 | 52.0% | 52.9% | |
| 67.50% | 40 | 6.8 | 926 | 14,732 | 60.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.89% | 38 | 6.9 | 895 | 16,277 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.5 | 770 | 14,899 | 47.4% | 57.1% | |
| 56.00% | 25 | 6.6 | 809 | 13,827 | 57.1% | 54.5% | |
| 72.73% | 22 | 6.5 | 778 | 14,615 | 66.7% | 76.9% | |
| 54.55% | 22 | 7.0 | 830 | 14,901 | 70.0% | 41.7% | |
| 63.64% | 22 | 6.2 | 645 | 14,194 | 58.3% | 70.0% | |
| 52.38% | 21 | 6.4 | 771 | 11,596 | 42.9% | 71.4% | |
| 75.00% | 16 | 6.9 | 804 | 15,062 | 81.8% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 6.9 | 718 | 13,586 | 63.6% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.1 | 664 | 13,255 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.3 | 516 | 11,056 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.6 | 747 | 14,900 | 57.1% | 16.7% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.0 | 722 | 14,596 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.2 | 850 | 15,404 | 40.0% | 85.7% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 5.9 | 693 | 13,718 | 40.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 684 | 13,930 | 40.0% | 80.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 7.4 | 716 | 14,663 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 6.8 | 1,082 | 14,148 | 20.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.7 | 960 | 17,529 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.3 | 934 | 16,099 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 736 | 13,453 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
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Nilah vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Nilah do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Nilah wins the Nilah vs Aphelios matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 36.4%, a 27.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 22 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.
How does Nilah do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Nilah has the advantage against Aphelios with a 58.3% win rate versus 41.7%. Nilah players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Nilah do against Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Nilah takes over the Nilah vs Aphelios matchup with a 70.0% win rate compared to 30.0%. Nilah scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Nilah vs Aphelios matchup?
Nilah wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 63.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 27.3 percentage point advantage means Nilah is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 22 games analyzed.
What is the best Nilah build against Aphelios?
The best Nilah build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Nilah runes against Aphelios?
The best Nilah runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nilah vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Nilah counter Aphelios?
Yes, Nilah has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 63.6% win rate. Nilah strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.
How do I play Nilah against Aphelios?
When playing Nilah 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.