Ziggs - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
1.6%

Ziggsvs Aphelios

CMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ziggs vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate (+14.3%) over Aphelios based on 14 games. Ziggs wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Ziggs build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup.

Ziggs Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Ziggs 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 - 57.1% win rateAphelios(57.1%)
Ziggs - 57.1% win rate in this matchup
Ziggs
57.1% WR
VS
Aphelios vs Ziggs matchup - 42.9% win rate
Aphelios
42.9% WR

Who Wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios Matchup?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup
Winner
Ziggs
Matches: 14
57.1%
Win Rate
42.9%
6.9
CS / min
6.7
1,028
DMG / min
1,083
13,387
Gold / game
14,413
67
Heal / min
264
279
DMG Mitigated / min
495
0.7
CC / min
0.6
71.4%
Early Game WR
28.6%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Ziggs vs Aphelios Matchup Summary

The Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 14 recent matches analyzed, Ziggs wins with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, giving Ziggs a 14.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Ziggs controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Ziggs 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 sustain, where Aphelios leads by 414 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ziggs 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.

Ziggs vs Aphelios Laning Phase Breakdown

Aphelios wins the laning phase against Ziggs in League of Legends

Aphelios is favored during the laning phase against Ziggs, 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
6.9Ziggs
6.7Aphelios
Ziggs and Aphelios farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,028Ziggs
1,083Aphelios
Aphelios deals 55 more champion damage per minute than Ziggs. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ziggs choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Aphelios's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
13,387Ziggs
14,413Aphelios
Aphelios generates a commanding 1,026 more gold per game than Ziggs. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Ziggs should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.7Ziggs
0.6Aphelios
Both Ziggs and Aphelios provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
345Ziggs
759Aphelios
Aphelios vastly out-sustains Ziggs, healing and mitigating 414 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Aphelios can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Ziggs is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Ziggs, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ziggs
71.4%
+42.9% advantage
Ziggs early game win rateZiggs71.4%
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios28.6%
Late Game
Aphelios
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ziggs late game win rateZiggs42.9%
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios57.1%

Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 71.4% win rate — a 42.9 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Ziggs 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 Ziggs. 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: Ziggs 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 Ziggs Runes Against Aphelios

Sorcery rune tree - Ziggs primary runes vs ApheliosSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Ziggs rune vs ApheliosManaflow Band - best Ziggs rune vs ApheliosTranscendence - best Ziggs rune vs ApheliosScorch - best Ziggs rune vs Aphelios
Inspiration rune tree - Ziggs secondary runes vs ApheliosInspiration
Cash Back - best Ziggs rune vs ApheliosTriple Tonic - best Ziggs rune vs Aphelios
100.0% WR

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


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

Ziggs 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
48.70%1156.71,02013,45447.8%49.3%
47.44%786.292112,81345.2%48.9%
50.00%687.01,06913,37851.9%48.8%
47.76%676.81,03013,66255.6%42.5%
46.15%656.61,04413,56946.4%46.0%
38.30%476.71,02911,18338.5%38.1%
55.00%406.995911,85750.0%59.1%
40.00%407.199011,49933.3%50.0%
39.47%386.997213,06353.3%30.4%
48.65%376.71,01613,33043.8%52.4%
52.78%366.81,08814,10940.0%61.9%
51.52%336.689612,50738.5%60.0%
61.29%316.81,08013,47463.6%60.0%
59.26%276.897112,73155.6%61.1%
59.26%277.11,04011,55861.1%55.6%
61.54%266.81,01712,50071.4%50.0%
48.00%256.286711,37156.3%33.3%
56.00%256.695911,57566.7%46.1%
45.83%246.288210,70545.5%46.1%
56.52%236.71,00811,65055.6%57.1%
39.13%235.988512,31055.6%28.6%
52.17%237.11,07413,83433.3%58.8%
50.00%227.397813,56050.0%50.0%
57.14%216.599713,91875.0%46.1%
36.84%195.91,07113,88133.3%38.5%
38.89%186.190311,67316.7%50.0%
50.00%187.11,02813,73740.0%62.5%
47.06%176.398911,17257.1%40.0%
64.71%177.01,23512,84971.4%60.0%
52.94%176.997211,74455.6%50.0%
52.94%177.31,04913,80550.0%55.6%
50.00%167.095110,16036.4%80.0%
40.00%155.292510,62333.3%44.4%
53.33%157.789911,17457.1%50.0%
66.67%157.11,03912,941100.0%37.5%
35.71%147.195211,53833.3%37.5%
57.14%146.91,02813,38771.4%42.9%
57.14%146.91,17214,67175.0%50.0%
50.00%146.51,16814,3710.0%58.3%
46.15%136.21,05713,01525.0%55.6%
53.85%137.31,23412,82657.1%50.0%
41.67%125.896410,95433.3%66.7%
50.00%126.894512,46950.0%50.0%
50.00%126.61,05112,90350.0%50.0%
41.67%126.797512,80050.0%33.3%
50.00%127.51,14614,42266.7%33.3%
45.45%116.71,05514,28466.7%37.5%
45.45%116.893912,08050.0%40.0%
36.36%115.678810,58850.0%28.6%
27.27%117.478010,74440.0%16.7%
63.64%117.094912,756100.0%33.3%
36.36%117.21,23414,365100.0%30.0%
60.00%106.81,02013,04266.7%57.1%
60.00%106.479410,95460.0%60.0%
90.00%107.21,15013,52683.3%100.0%
50.00%102.87059,13360.0%40.0%
30.00%106.11,01211,31925.0%33.3%
50.00%106.51,03411,97271.4%0.0%
88.89%96.61,18012,02783.3%100.0%
75.00%84.990512,22350.0%83.3%
62.50%86.11,16714,77550.0%75.0%
37.50%86.087810,00050.0%25.0%
62.50%86.41,07712,038100.0%50.0%
28.57%77.41,12313,0910.0%50.0%
71.43%72.61,25614,06650.0%80.0%
42.86%76.77969,85250.0%33.3%
66.67%67.190412,407100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.51,13313,964100.0%60.0%
33.33%66.887112,25550.0%25.0%
33.33%66.41,07713,5960.0%40.0%
83.33%67.18809,734100.0%50.0%
40.00%56.31,28713,65733.3%50.0%
20.00%53.76738,82433.3%0.0%
0.00%57.41,34315,8690.0%0.0%
40.00%51.99259,26825.0%100.0%
40.00%57.396310,44025.0%100.0%
40.00%53.264910,57933.3%50.0%
20.00%54.185710,9800.0%33.3%
40.00%53.490011,2690.0%50.0%

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Ziggs vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ziggs do against Aphelios in League of Legends?

Ziggs wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to Aphelios's 42.9%, a 14.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 14 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Ziggs do against Aphelios in the early game?

In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Aphelios with a 71.4% win rate versus 28.6%. Ziggs players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Ziggs do against Aphelios in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Ziggs 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 Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup?

Ziggs wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 14.3 percentage point advantage means Ziggs is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 14 games analyzed.

What is the best Ziggs build against Aphelios?

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

What are the best Ziggs runes against Aphelios?

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

Does Ziggs counter Aphelios?

Yes, Ziggs has a favorable matchup against Aphelios with a 57.1% win rate. Ziggs strongly counters Aphelios in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Ziggs against Aphelios?

When playing Ziggs 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.