Veigar - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
4.9%

Veigarvs Aphelios

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Veigar vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Veigar wins with a 58.6% win rate (+17.2%) over Aphelios based on 29 games. Veigar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Veigar build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Veigar vs Aphelios matchup.

Veigar Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Veigar 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 - 58.6% win rateAphelios(58.6%)
Veigar - 58.6% win rate in this matchup
Veigar
58.6% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Veigar matchup - 41.4% win rate
Aphelios
41.4% WR

Who Wins the Veigar vs Aphelios Matchup?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Veigar
Matches: 29
58.6%
Win Rate
41.4%
7.3
CS / min
7.0
913
DMG / min
951
14,359
Gold / game
14,169
110
Heal / min
238
355
DMG Mitigated / min
435
0.8
CC / min
0.5
63.6%
Early Game WR
36.4%
55.6%
Late Game WR
44.4%

Veigar vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Veigar vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 29 recent matches analyzed, Veigar wins with a 58.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 41.4%, giving Veigar a 17.2 percentage point advantage. Veigar 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 Veigar leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Veigar 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.

Veigar vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Veigar wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Veigar is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Veigar holds advantages in farming, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
7.3Veigar
7.0Aphelios
Veigar and Aphelios farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
913Veigar
951Aphelios
Aphelios deals 38 more champion damage per minute than Veigar. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Veigar choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
14,359Veigar
14,169Aphelios
Veigar and Aphelios generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 191 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Veigar
0.5Aphelios
Both Veigar and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.3s/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
465Veigar
673Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Veigar, healing and mitigating 209 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Veigar is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Veigar, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Veigar
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Veigar early game win rateVeigar63.6%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios36.4%
Late Game
Veigar
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Veigar late game win rateVeigar55.6%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios44.4%

Veigar dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 63.6% win rate — a 27.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Veigar can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Veigar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Aphelios. Extended games heavily favor Veigar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Veigar 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 Veigar Runes Against Aphelios

Inspiration rune tree - Veigar primary runes vs ApheliosInspiration
First Strike - best Veigar rune vs ApheliosCash Back - best Veigar rune vs ApheliosTriple Tonic - best Veigar rune vs ApheliosJack Of All Trades - best Veigar rune vs Aphelios
Sorcery rune tree - Veigar secondary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Veigar rune vs ApheliosTranscendence - best Veigar rune vs Aphelios
100.0% WR

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


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

Veigar 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
50.77%1956.791612,63244.4%56.2%
45.93%1726.882512,35045.7%46.1%
56.94%1446.689112,77260.7%54.5%
48.23%1416.684812,13544.4%51.3%
48.23%1415.686912,45345.3%50.0%
64.62%1306.892714,15470.3%59.1%
41.03%1176.472911,27238.1%44.4%
49.14%1166.794211,93247.4%50.9%
55.65%1156.594912,26452.2%58.0%
58.10%1056.386712,48260.5%56.5%
58.10%1056.995213,35147.2%63.8%
60.58%1046.290111,87452.8%68.6%
49.50%1016.682810,78745.6%52.7%
62.77%946.695413,65559.1%66.0%
53.93%897.087613,07250.0%56.4%
50.56%896.494013,55947.7%53.3%
57.30%896.382412,17459.1%55.6%
56.96%796.991113,52540.0%74.4%
56.96%796.997713,60564.3%52.9%
55.84%776.888612,92840.0%63.5%
48.68%766.377612,13646.7%50.0%
60.53%766.786812,20859.5%61.5%
52.00%756.998514,04050.0%53.7%
55.41%747.089212,45560.0%51.3%
52.05%736.999813,42451.7%52.3%
39.73%736.391812,99043.8%36.6%
52.11%716.592712,56450.0%53.9%
62.69%676.298611,59256.7%67.6%
50.77%656.492412,56545.2%55.9%
53.85%656.795212,98558.6%50.0%
40.00%606.682011,56140.0%40.0%
64.41%596.488313,01240.0%76.9%
55.17%586.595412,74557.7%53.1%
45.61%575.486011,98945.5%45.7%
51.79%566.984312,18852.0%51.6%
43.64%556.993312,08448.1%39.3%
62.96%546.894614,90966.7%60.6%
62.26%536.696812,16363.0%61.5%
66.67%516.592313,17950.0%77.4%
47.06%517.599613,31437.0%58.3%
44.90%496.579112,11940.9%48.1%
61.70%476.780311,65361.5%61.9%
34.88%435.183611,14238.9%32.0%
50.00%406.696014,10964.7%39.1%
56.41%396.691313,65078.6%44.0%
51.28%397.091913,02052.9%50.0%
50.00%387.099914,49950.0%50.0%
45.95%376.789913,39760.0%36.4%
59.46%376.586412,97546.7%68.2%
66.67%366.91,01313,63461.9%73.3%
58.82%346.697113,84664.3%55.0%
55.88%346.289411,93647.4%66.7%
48.48%336.389111,11756.3%41.2%
46.88%325.486113,12141.7%50.0%
54.84%316.797012,72644.4%59.1%
51.72%296.91,04312,10461.1%36.4%
58.62%297.391314,35963.6%55.6%
46.43%286.488513,79546.7%46.1%
39.29%286.990111,91635.7%42.9%
50.00%263.978112,37962.5%44.4%
65.38%267.297714,57361.5%69.2%
28.00%254.370811,67422.2%31.3%
50.00%244.61,01712,88140.0%57.1%
40.91%226.588513,12337.5%42.9%
57.14%212.870410,33960.0%54.5%
33.33%212.365610,42212.5%46.1%
75.00%206.91,03212,59071.4%76.9%
60.00%206.487014,23571.4%53.9%
70.00%206.590712,14355.6%81.8%
47.37%196.188613,38042.9%50.0%
42.11%192.164810,90566.7%30.8%
38.89%182.965712,56720.0%46.1%
50.00%186.61,02012,28050.0%50.0%
52.94%176.289812,31242.9%60.0%
52.94%177.397713,69320.0%66.7%
58.82%176.389011,91060.0%57.1%
56.25%167.190214,14150.0%62.5%
87.50%167.11,17513,928100.0%80.0%
53.33%153.982510,01671.4%37.5%
60.00%156.284612,57342.9%75.0%
50.00%146.882511,13150.0%50.0%
64.29%147.31,05413,76225.0%80.0%
50.00%141.86509,36257.1%42.9%
46.15%132.470411,68720.0%62.5%
53.85%134.080712,23850.0%55.6%
69.23%136.61,13415,10780.0%62.5%
53.85%133.576311,48142.9%66.7%
25.00%126.595114,70150.0%12.5%
50.00%125.088810,95866.7%44.4%
25.00%126.28179,37233.3%16.7%
66.67%127.298212,54666.7%66.7%
41.67%126.591711,93160.0%28.6%
63.64%113.681412,47960.0%66.7%
50.00%107.293114,23425.0%66.7%
30.00%102.16639,46150.0%16.7%
55.56%92.550610,95250.0%60.0%
44.44%92.674610,83233.3%50.0%
66.67%92.785412,802100.0%62.5%
33.33%96.999713,09750.0%20.0%
50.00%86.086112,67175.0%25.0%
25.00%86.290511,0910.0%40.0%
50.00%87.21,46419,652100.0%42.9%
62.50%86.985711,89860.0%66.7%
50.00%82.25266,19142.9%100.0%
28.57%76.61,15811,86120.0%50.0%
57.14%77.594214,02966.7%50.0%
42.86%77.81,24513,9630.0%60.0%
28.57%77.11,04715,4770.0%40.0%
42.86%74.01,17113,69450.0%40.0%
57.14%74.81,02211,28750.0%60.0%
57.14%77.390013,55275.0%33.3%
42.86%76.088912,94333.3%50.0%
71.43%72.18686,90580.0%50.0%
0.00%61.97718,6270.0%0.0%
33.33%67.075413,00066.7%0.0%
16.67%66.086711,22425.0%0.0%
50.00%63.850010,096100.0%25.0%
66.67%65.61,21515,9780.0%66.7%
50.00%64.790310,3040.0%75.0%
50.00%66.281612,12850.0%50.0%
50.00%65.96299,14125.0%100.0%
40.00%53.498511,98966.7%0.0%
40.00%56.463911,99750.0%33.3%
40.00%55.71,03113,5730.0%66.7%

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Veigar vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Veigar do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Veigar wins the Veigar vs Aphelios matchup with a 58.6% win rate compared to Aphelios's 41.4%, a 17.2 percentage point difference. This data is based on 29 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Veigar do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Veigar has the advantage against Aphelios with a 63.6% win rate versus 36.4%. Veigar players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Veigar do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Veigar takes over the Veigar vs Aphelios matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Veigar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Veigar vs Aphelios matchup?

Veigar wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 58.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 17.2 percentage point advantage means Veigar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 29 games analyzed.

What is the best Veigar build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Veigar runes against Aphelios?

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

Does Veigar counter Aphelios?

Yes, Veigar has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 58.6% win rate. Veigar strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Veigar against Aphelios?

When playing Veigar 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.