Ziggsvs Aphelios
Ziggs vs Aphelios is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate (+25.9%) over Ziggs based on 27 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.
Who Wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios Matchup?
Ziggs vs Aphelios Matchup Summary
The Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 27 recent matches analyzed, Aphelios wins with a 63.0% win rate compared to Ziggs's 37.0%, giving Aphelios a 25.9 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 383 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Aphelios has a strong advantage in this matchup. Ziggs players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Aphelios overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. 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 is favored during the laning phase against Ziggs, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Aphelios holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Ziggs62.5%
Aphelios37.5%Ziggs26.3%Aphelios73.7%Ziggs dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 62.5% win rate — a 25.0 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 73.7% win rate — 47.4 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
Inspiration
The Sorcery and Inspiration rune setup gives Ziggs the best tools to compete against Aphelios in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
Ziggs matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.00% | 200 | 6.5 | 1,033 | 13,084 | 60.5% | 47.9% | |
| 50.79% | 126 | 6.5 | 916 | 12,015 | 61.1% | 43.1% | |
| 54.03% | 124 | 6.4 | 976 | 11,765 | 66.7% | 44.3% | |
| 51.82% | 110 | 6.6 | 1,086 | 13,758 | 48.8% | 53.6% | |
| 52.73% | 110 | 6.8 | 992 | 13,465 | 52.2% | 53.1% | |
| 51.65% | 91 | 7.0 | 1,043 | 13,277 | 68.6% | 41.1% | |
| 56.25% | 80 | 6.8 | 1,062 | 13,728 | 50.0% | 59.3% | |
| 41.94% | 62 | 6.5 | 1,094 | 13,970 | 19.1% | 53.7% | |
| 60.00% | 60 | 5.2 | 981 | 12,396 | 33.3% | 74.4% | |
| 57.63% | 59 | 7.1 | 998 | 13,797 | 77.3% | 46.0% | |
| 54.90% | 51 | 6.8 | 1,087 | 12,734 | 60.0% | 52.8% | |
| 43.14% | 51 | 6.6 | 1,027 | 12,275 | 40.0% | 45.2% | |
| 65.96% | 47 | 6.6 | 944 | 12,171 | 63.2% | 67.9% | |
| 56.52% | 46 | 6.5 | 1,016 | 12,935 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 6.5 | 828 | 10,325 | 38.5% | 38.9% | |
| 55.81% | 43 | 6.5 | 1,080 | 12,374 | 50.0% | 58.6% | |
| 47.50% | 40 | 6.7 | 1,096 | 13,557 | 62.5% | 43.8% | |
| 46.15% | 39 | 6.8 | 965 | 11,634 | 50.0% | 43.5% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.5 | 1,028 | 12,661 | 66.7% | 40.9% | |
| 61.11% | 36 | 6.1 | 939 | 11,894 | 42.9% | 72.7% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 6.5 | 1,094 | 12,955 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 48.57% | 35 | 6.4 | 1,036 | 11,179 | 50.0% | 47.6% | |
| 57.14% | 35 | 7.1 | 1,149 | 13,951 | 56.3% | 57.9% | |
| 40.00% | 35 | 7.1 | 1,035 | 13,130 | 25.0% | 44.4% | |
| 55.88% | 34 | 5.9 | 880 | 10,724 | 58.8% | 52.9% | |
| 39.39% | 33 | 4.7 | 1,004 | 12,459 | 44.4% | 37.5% | |
| 51.52% | 33 | 6.0 | 845 | 12,243 | 62.5% | 41.2% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.2 | 968 | 12,706 | 50.0% | 42.9% | |
| 68.75% | 32 | 7.0 | 1,064 | 11,581 | 73.7% | 61.5% | |
| 74.19% | 31 | 6.7 | 1,030 | 11,820 | 73.3% | 75.0% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 7.2 | 961 | 12,686 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 34.48% | 29 | 6.4 | 1,057 | 12,108 | 25.0% | 41.2% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 6.5 | 1,011 | 12,049 | 55.6% | 57.9% | |
| 37.04% | 27 | 6.6 | 1,208 | 13,775 | 62.5% | 26.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 7.0 | 930 | 10,635 | 58.8% | 77.8% | |
| 48.00% | 25 | 7.1 | 1,067 | 13,690 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.5 | 1,111 | 13,998 | 55.6% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.3 | 1,049 | 12,927 | 66.7% | 55.6% | |
| 56.52% | 23 | 6.0 | 1,019 | 13,006 | 55.6% | 57.1% | |
| 50.00% | 22 | 6.1 | 945 | 11,876 | 44.4% | 53.9% | |
| 68.18% | 22 | 6.2 | 838 | 12,123 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 59.09% | 22 | 7.2 | 1,095 | 14,732 | 33.3% | 68.8% | |
| 28.57% | 21 | 6.9 | 1,095 | 14,496 | 11.1% | 41.7% | |
| 66.67% | 21 | 7.2 | 1,218 | 13,420 | 55.6% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.2 | 1,073 | 11,483 | 22.2% | 54.5% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 6.6 | 1,096 | 11,769 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 65.00% | 20 | 5.6 | 1,032 | 12,301 | 57.1% | 69.2% | |
| 40.00% | 20 | 7.0 | 947 | 11,486 | 33.3% | 45.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 7.1 | 1,060 | 11,337 | 50.0% | 55.6% | |
| 42.11% | 19 | 6.8 | 1,173 | 14,081 | 42.9% | 41.7% | |
| 50.00% | 18 | 6.6 | 1,109 | 14,347 | 25.0% | 57.1% | |
| 70.59% | 17 | 6.6 | 1,101 | 13,009 | 71.4% | 70.0% | |
| 68.75% | 16 | 6.1 | 1,085 | 9,750 | 100.0% | 37.5% | |
| 38.46% | 13 | 6.9 | 1,121 | 12,740 | 33.3% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 12 | 6.5 | 1,117 | 13,679 | 60.0% | 42.9% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,115 | 12,843 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 12 | 3.6 | 866 | 10,551 | 0.0% | 44.4% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.3 | 928 | 13,461 | 80.0% | 42.9% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 3.4 | 968 | 10,940 | 66.7% | 40.0% | |
| 81.82% | 11 | 4.1 | 889 | 12,595 | 66.7% | 87.5% | |
| 54.55% | 11 | 6.8 | 1,238 | 15,775 | 75.0% | 42.9% | |
| 36.36% | 11 | 7.0 | 1,010 | 15,311 | 0.0% | 36.4% | |
| 27.27% | 11 | 1.9 | 786 | 8,622 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 7.1 | 1,066 | 12,845 | 83.3% | 40.0% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.7 | 925 | 10,786 | 40.0% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 969 | 12,558 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.3 | 740 | 9,446 | 20.0% | 20.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 5.2 | 899 | 9,416 | 60.0% | 40.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 5.6 | 679 | 8,558 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 6.5 | 1,104 | 12,317 | 80.0% | 75.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 3.0 | 846 | 11,800 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 7.0 | 875 | 11,194 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 77.78% | 9 | 7.2 | 1,405 | 15,356 | 100.0% | 71.4% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 7.0 | 945 | 13,729 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 6.4 | 1,031 | 12,822 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.8 | 871 | 11,330 | 66.7% | 25.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 2.5 | 825 | 9,013 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 5.4 | 850 | 13,399 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 7.0 | 1,034 | 13,336 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 3.1 | 905 | 11,837 | 100.0% | 25.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.7 | 889 | 12,120 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 1,047 | 9,907 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.1 | 1,162 | 11,876 | 0.0% | 25.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.8 | 1,268 | 13,076 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 2.6 | 732 | 9,998 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
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Ziggs vs Aphelios - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ziggs do against Aphelios in League of Legends?
Aphelios wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup with a 63.0% win rate compared to Ziggs's 37.0%, a 25.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 27 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Ziggs do against Aphelios in the early game?
In the early game, Ziggs has the advantage against Aphelios with a 62.5% win rate versus 37.5%. 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 73.7% win rate compared to 26.3%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Ziggs vs Aphelios matchup?
Aphelios wins the matchup against Ziggs with a 63.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 25.9 percentage point advantage means Aphelios is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 27 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?
No, Ziggs struggles against Aphelios with only a 37.0% win rate. Aphelios has the advantage in this matchup. Ziggs players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Aphelios's lead.
How do I play Ziggs against Aphelios?
When playing Ziggs 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.