Varusvs Aphelios
Varus vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.13. Aphelios wins with a 52.6% win rate (+5.3%) over Varus based on 19 games. Varus wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Varus build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Varus vs Aphelios matchup.
Varus Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Varus 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.
Who Wins the Varus vs Aphelios Matchup?
Varus vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Varus vs Aphelios matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 19 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 52.6% win rate compared to Varus's 47.4%, giving Aphelios a 5.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Varus controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Varus 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 crowd control, where Varus leads by 0.5s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Aphelios is slightly favored, Varus can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Aphelios's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Varus vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Varus is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Varus holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Varus100.0%
Aphelios0.0%Varus28.6%Aphelios71.4%Varus dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Varus 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 71.4% win rate — 42.9 points above Varus. 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: Varus 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 Varus Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Domination
The Precision and Domination rune setup gives Varus the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Varus matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.13. The table below shows Varus'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 Varus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.42% | 76 | 6.2 | 806 | 13,651 | 42.9% | 43.8% | |
| 46.38% | 69 | 6.2 | 826 | 13,758 | 60.9% | 39.1% | |
| 48.15% | 54 | 6.4 | 821 | 13,305 | 47.6% | 48.5% | |
| 56.25% | 48 | 6.5 | 898 | 13,770 | 57.7% | 54.5% | |
| 30.95% | 42 | 6.5 | 856 | 13,101 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 52.38% | 42 | 6.8 | 922 | 12,761 | 60.0% | 45.5% | |
| 41.67% | 36 | 6.1 | 841 | 12,682 | 31.6% | 52.9% | |
| 52.78% | 36 | 6.1 | 760 | 13,845 | 38.5% | 60.9% | |
| 29.63% | 27 | 6.5 | 972 | 15,130 | 37.5% | 26.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.2 | 855 | 12,491 | 53.3% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 26 | 6.5 | 757 | 12,170 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.4 | 814 | 14,665 | 50.0% | 56.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 5.8 | 880 | 13,573 | 66.7% | 53.9% | |
| 47.37% | 19 | 6.9 | 766 | 14,001 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 46.67% | 15 | 6.3 | 703 | 11,985 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 80.00% | 15 | 6.1 | 862 | 13,554 | 80.0% | 80.0% | |
| 73.33% | 15 | 6.8 | 1,050 | 13,346 | 77.8% | 66.7% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 6.6 | 852 | 14,228 | 60.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 14 | 7.0 | 939 | 12,960 | 40.0% | 44.4% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 5.7 | 681 | 11,112 | 33.3% | 28.6% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.7 | 907 | 14,868 | 50.0% | 44.4% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 670 | 8,926 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.7 | 1,337 | 17,793 | 100.0% | 57.1% | |
| 87.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 664 | 13,904 | 100.0% | 80.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.3 | 783 | 11,226 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.9 | 779 | 10,575 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 6.4 | 783 | 11,798 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 871 | 12,169 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 6.7 | 765 | 9,769 | 40.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,284 | 15,118 | 100.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 7.0 | 971 | 11,609 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 6.5 | 939 | 16,038 | 0.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 7.2 | 961 | 13,136 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.9 | 1,009 | 12,069 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 664 | 9,927 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.6 | 676 | 13,410 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 884 | 11,262 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 875 | 15,072 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,053 | 11,852 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.4 | 692 | 12,129 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 772 | 9,418 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 853 | 15,768 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 702 | 9,723 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.9 | 1,109 | 13,992 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 727 | 12,144 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.1 | 810 | 12,228 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 7.0 | 825 | 11,309 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 100.00% | 1 | 7.6 | 978 | 16,389 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
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Varus vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Varus do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Varus vs Aphelios matchup with a 52.6% win rate compared to Varus's 47.4%, a 5.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 19 recent ranked games in patch 26.13.
How does Varus do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Varus has the advantage against Aphelios with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Varus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Varus do against Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Varus vs Aphelios matchup with a 71.4% win rate compared to 28.6%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Varus vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Varus with a 52.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.13. The 5.3 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 19 games analyzed.
What is the best Varus build against Aphelios?
The best Varus build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Varus runes against Aphelios?
The best Varus runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Varus vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Varus counter Aphelios?
No, Varus struggles against Aphelios with only a 47.4% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Varus players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Varus against Aphelios?
When playing Varus 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.