Yunaravs Aphelios
Yunara vs Aphelios is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 50.9% win rate (+1.8%) over Yunara based on 57 games. Yunara wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Yunara build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Yunara vs Aphelios matchup.
Yunara Matchup Breakdown
Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Yunara 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 Yunara vs Aphelios Matchup?
Yunara vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Yunara vs Aphelios matchup is a very close matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 57 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 50.9% win rate compared to Yunara's 49.1%, giving Aphelios a 1.8 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yunara controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yunara 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 Aphelios leads by 0.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Aphelios is slightly favored, Yunara 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.
Yunara vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown
Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Yunara, winning 5 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Yunara55.2%
Aphelios44.8%Yunara42.9%Aphelios57.1%Yunara dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.2% win rate — a 10.3 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Yunara 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 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Yunara. 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: Yunara 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 Yunara Runes Against Aphelios
Precision
Inspiration
The Precision primary with Inspiration secondary combination helps Yunara maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Aphelios.
Yunara matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Yunara'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 Yunara 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.23% | 307 | 7.0 | 836 | 13,879 | 51.9% | 43.6% | |
| 47.39% | 268 | 7.2 | 869 | 13,571 | 50.0% | 45.2% | |
| 45.86% | 266 | 6.9 | 853 | 13,853 | 43.0% | 48.0% | |
| 43.78% | 233 | 6.6 | 795 | 13,422 | 41.7% | 45.3% | |
| 51.72% | 232 | 7.1 | 932 | 14,030 | 51.5% | 51.9% | |
| 50.00% | 222 | 6.9 | 863 | 13,768 | 49.5% | 50.4% | |
| 51.16% | 172 | 7.0 | 851 | 13,738 | 46.8% | 54.7% | |
| 47.02% | 151 | 7.1 | 914 | 13,546 | 50.7% | 43.4% | |
| 52.17% | 115 | 7.1 | 939 | 14,555 | 61.5% | 47.4% | |
| 53.40% | 103 | 6.9 | 933 | 13,905 | 52.2% | 54.4% | |
| 46.00% | 100 | 6.9 | 855 | 13,265 | 46.5% | 45.6% | |
| 53.06% | 98 | 6.9 | 830 | 13,561 | 51.2% | 54.4% | |
| 44.44% | 90 | 6.8 | 849 | 13,968 | 51.3% | 39.2% | |
| 58.44% | 77 | 6.8 | 864 | 12,623 | 57.5% | 60.0% | |
| 54.29% | 70 | 7.0 | 875 | 14,082 | 59.3% | 51.2% | |
| 44.44% | 63 | 7.2 | 871 | 13,543 | 42.3% | 46.0% | |
| 53.45% | 58 | 7.4 | 894 | 12,902 | 42.4% | 68.0% | |
| 43.86% | 57 | 7.0 | 870 | 14,293 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 49.12% | 57 | 7.0 | 861 | 13,545 | 55.2% | 42.9% | |
| 42.59% | 54 | 7.1 | 866 | 14,068 | 34.6% | 50.0% | |
| 34.69% | 49 | 7.3 | 853 | 13,986 | 38.9% | 32.3% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 6.7 | 821 | 12,588 | 35.3% | 43.8% | |
| 64.29% | 28 | 7.5 | 1,043 | 14,133 | 64.3% | 64.3% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 7.3 | 958 | 14,039 | 63.6% | 53.3% | |
| 39.13% | 23 | 6.8 | 800 | 12,933 | 23.1% | 60.0% | |
| 40.91% | 22 | 7.1 | 822 | 14,624 | 66.7% | 31.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 6.8 | 872 | 13,848 | 62.5% | 57.1% | |
| 33.33% | 21 | 7.1 | 868 | 15,454 | 50.0% | 26.7% | |
| 40.00% | 15 | 5.9 | 619 | 12,166 | 37.5% | 42.9% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 6.5 | 818 | 13,797 | 60.0% | 60.0% | |
| 14.29% | 14 | 6.9 | 671 | 11,730 | 0.0% | 22.2% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 7.3 | 581 | 8,884 | 30.0% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 7.5 | 736 | 12,482 | 57.1% | 40.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.3 | 744 | 12,871 | 100.0% | 28.6% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 5.8 | 705 | 12,068 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 7.1 | 858 | 15,116 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.8 | 575 | 11,295 | 20.0% | 0.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 7.8 | 766 | 14,384 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 7.3 | 1,093 | 17,428 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.7 | 1,009 | 13,605 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,019 | 16,614 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 5.7 | 1,028 | 15,195 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.3 | 868 | 14,749 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 844 | 14,634 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,005 | 13,212 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 867 | 14,356 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
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Yunara vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yunara do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Yunara vs Aphelios matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to Yunara's 49.1%, a 1.8 percentage point difference. This data is based on 57 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Yunara do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Yunara has the advantage against Aphelios with a 55.2% win rate versus 44.8%. Yunara players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Yunara do against Aphelios in the late game?
In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Yunara vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Yunara vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Yunara with a 50.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 1.8 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 57 games analyzed.
What is the best Yunara build against Aphelios?
The best Yunara build against Aphelios includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Yunara runes against Aphelios?
The best Yunara runes against Aphelios use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Yunara vs Aphelios matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Yunara counter Aphelios?
No, Yunara struggles against Aphelios with only a 49.1% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Yunara players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Yunara against Aphelios?
When playing Yunara 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.