Best Aphelios Counters and Counterpicks

Use RiftMind to compare Aphelios counters, matchup deltas, observed win rates, expected win rates, role-specific counterpick data, and champions Aphelios is good against for low and high Elo League of Legends drafts.

Updated 2026-09-20. Data is current for LoL patch 26.18 (all regions, low elo and high elo).

How these matchup statistics are calculated

Counter and synergy statistics use Ranked Solo/Duo games, exclude matches shorter than 600 seconds, and group results by patch window, region, rank scope, and champion role.

Pairwise pages use a rolling three-patch window and compare observed win rate with a log-odds expected win rate based on each champion's role-adjusted baseline; listed pairs require at least 500 games.

Read the full methodology for the model and guidance on interpreting these results.

Summary

Low Elo data lists Twitch ADC, Kog'Maw ADC, Samira ADC, Varus ADC, Viktor ADC, Draven ADC, Ashe ADC, Veigar ADC, Jhin ADC, and Xayah ADC as the strongest counters for Aphelios. Aphelios is listed as favorable into Kalista ADC, Yasuo ADC, Zeri ADC, Tristana ADC, Yunara ADC, Lucian ADC, Kai'Sa ADC, Smolder ADC, Vayne ADC, and Ezreal ADC. The detailed info below lists each matchup with observed win rate, expected win rate delta, sample size, rank scope, and patch window.

Detailed info:

Top 10 Low Elo Aphelios ADC same-role counters

  1. Twitch ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Twitch ADC, 43.8% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,647 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Kog'Maw ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kog'Maw ADC, 43.9% observed win rate, -2.4 percentage points vs expected, 519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Samira ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Samira ADC, 47.6% observed win rate, -2.3 percentage points vs expected, 1,518 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Varus ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Varus ADC, 50.3% observed win rate, -2.0 percentage points vs expected, 819 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Viktor ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Viktor ADC, 46.5% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 697 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Draven ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Draven ADC, 49.8% observed win rate, -1.1 percentage points vs expected, 958 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Ashe ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Ashe ADC, 48.7% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 2,519 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Veigar ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Veigar ADC, 45.8% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 609 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Jhin ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Jhin ADC, 49.2% observed win rate, -0.6 percentage points vs expected, 5,125 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Xayah ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Xayah ADC, 47.5% observed win rate, -0.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,172 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo champions Aphelios ADC is good against

  1. Kalista ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kalista ADC, 54.3% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 602 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Yasuo ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Yasuo ADC, 50.5% observed win rate, +2.0 percentage points vs expected, 572 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Zeri ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Zeri ADC, 50.2% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 957 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Tristana ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Tristana ADC, 50.8% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,512 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Yunara ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Yunara ADC, 51.4% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,242 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Lucian ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Lucian ADC, 53.5% observed win rate, +1.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,995 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Kai'Sa ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kai'Sa ADC, 51.4% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 5,833 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Smolder ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Smolder ADC, 49.7% observed win rate, +1.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,361 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Vayne ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Vayne ADC, 52.2% observed win rate, +1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,413 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Ezreal ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Ezreal ADC, 54.1% observed win rate, +1.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,301 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo Aphelios all-role counters

  1. Rammus Jungle - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Rammus Jungle, 40.5% observed win rate, -5.1 percentage points vs expected, 818 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Anivia Mid - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Anivia Mid, 45.0% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 565 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Azir Mid - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Azir Mid, 48.0% observed win rate, -4.4 percentage points vs expected, 508 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Twitch ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Twitch ADC, 43.8% observed win rate, -4.1 percentage points vs expected, 1,647 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Sion Top - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Sion Top, 46.9% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 785 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Orianna Mid - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Orianna Mid, 50.7% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 765 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. LeBlanc Mid - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs LeBlanc Mid, 47.0% observed win rate, -2.8 percentage points vs expected, 1,284 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. K'Sante Top - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs K'Sante Top, 51.4% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 815 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Zaahen Top - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Zaahen Top, 47.1% observed win rate, -2.7 percentage points vs expected, 683 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Nidalee Jungle - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Nidalee Jungle, 50.1% observed win rate, -2.6 percentage points vs expected, 537 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 Low Elo all-role champions Aphelios is good against

  1. Kassadin Mid - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kassadin Mid, 54.7% observed win rate, +5.0 percentage points vs expected, 625 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Maokai Support - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Maokai Support, 52.7% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 581 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Poppy Support - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Poppy Support, 53.0% observed win rate, +4.1 percentage points vs expected, 558 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Bel'Veth Jungle - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Bel'Veth Jungle, 51.2% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,048 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Senna Support - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Senna Support, 52.0% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,602 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Tahm Kench Top - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Tahm Kench Top, 52.3% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 740 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Kalista ADC - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kalista ADC, 54.3% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 602 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Shaco Jungle - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Shaco Jungle, 52.5% observed win rate, +2.7 percentage points vs expected, 1,671 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Kha'Zix Jungle - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kha'Zix Jungle, 53.8% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 1,247 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kayle Top - Low Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kayle Top, 50.5% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 733 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Aphelios ADC same-role counters

  1. Syndra ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Syndra ADC, 42.8% observed win rate, -6.2 percentage points vs expected, 582 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Twitch ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Twitch ADC, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,106 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Viktor ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Viktor ADC, 45.7% observed win rate, -2.2 percentage points vs expected, 887 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Ezreal ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Ezreal ADC, 51.8% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 2,552 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Samira ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Samira ADC, 48.7% observed win rate, -1.7 percentage points vs expected, 674 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Miss Fortune ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Miss Fortune ADC, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.5 percentage points vs expected, 1,048 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Caitlyn ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Caitlyn ADC, 49.6% observed win rate, -1.3 percentage points vs expected, 3,086 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Jhin ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Jhin ADC, 49.7% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 3,574 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Draven ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Draven ADC, 48.2% observed win rate, -1.0 percentage points vs expected, 979 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Ashe ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Ashe ADC, 48.4% observed win rate, -0.6 percentage points vs expected, 1,318 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 8 High Elo champions Aphelios ADC is good against

  1. Smolder ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Smolder ADC, 57.6% observed win rate, +6.3 percentage points vs expected, 594 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Vayne ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Vayne ADC, 56.0% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 613 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Kai'Sa ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kai'Sa ADC, 53.4% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 5,365 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Kalista ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kalista ADC, 53.0% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 676 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Xayah ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Xayah ADC, 50.6% observed win rate, +2.4 percentage points vs expected, 935 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Tristana ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Tristana ADC, 49.8% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,765 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Sivir ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Sivir ADC, 51.1% observed win rate, +1.9 percentage points vs expected, 880 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Lucian ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Lucian ADC, 52.3% observed win rate, +1.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,929 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo Aphelios all-role counters

  1. Syndra ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Syndra ADC, 42.8% observed win rate, -6.2 percentage points vs expected, 582 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Teemo Top - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Teemo Top, 44.1% observed win rate, -4.7 percentage points vs expected, 622 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Volibear Top - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Volibear Top, 47.0% observed win rate, -4.6 percentage points vs expected, 534 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Zac Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Zac Jungle, 44.4% observed win rate, -3.9 percentage points vs expected, 666 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Lux Mid - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Lux Mid, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.5 percentage points vs expected, 738 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Orianna Mid - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Orianna Mid, 49.9% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 815 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Rengar Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Rengar Jungle, 47.2% observed win rate, -3.1 percentage points vs expected, 825 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Gragas Top - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Gragas Top, 46.2% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 600 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Twitch ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Twitch ADC, 45.8% observed win rate, -3.0 percentage points vs expected, 1,106 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Leona Support - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Leona Support, 45.0% observed win rate, -2.9 percentage points vs expected, 1,725 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.

Top 10 High Elo all-role champions Aphelios is good against

  1. Smolder ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Smolder ADC, 57.6% observed win rate, +6.3 percentage points vs expected, 594 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  2. Anivia Mid - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Anivia Mid, 55.3% observed win rate, +5.7 percentage points vs expected, 552 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  3. Kindred Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kindred Jungle, 54.3% observed win rate, +4.4 percentage points vs expected, 599 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  4. Vayne ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Vayne ADC, 56.0% observed win rate, +4.3 percentage points vs expected, 613 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  5. Naafiri Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Naafiri Jungle, 54.2% observed win rate, +3.7 percentage points vs expected, 829 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  6. Kai'Sa ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kai'Sa ADC, 53.4% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 5,365 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  7. Kayn Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kayn Jungle, 53.1% observed win rate, +3.2 percentage points vs expected, 1,352 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  8. Udyr Jungle - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Udyr Jungle, 51.3% observed win rate, +3.1 percentage points vs expected, 536 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  9. Veigar Mid - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Veigar Mid, 53.1% observed win rate, +3.0 percentage points vs expected, 688 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.
  10. Kalista ADC - High Elo data: Aphelios ADC vs Kalista ADC, 53.0% observed win rate, +2.8 percentage points vs expected, 676 games, 3-patch window 26.16-26.18.