Patch 26.9 Data
Champion Matchups
Pick two champions and see who wins. Win rates, counters, and tips powered by live ranked data.
Champion 1
Aphelios
VS
Champion 2
Mel
vs
47.1%
Aphelios win rate vs Mel
Mel has the edge
121
Games Analyzed
47.1%
Aphelios WR
52.9%
Mel WR
-231
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Mel
DamageAP
StyleBurst
RangeRanged
Difficulty***--
StrongMid game
RunesElectrocute / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Mel
Level 6
Aphelios
1 item
Mel
1 item
Mel
2 items
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aphelios is strongest late game while Mel peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aphelios deals AD damage while Mel deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Sustained vs Burst
Mel wants to combo and disengage. Aphelios wins extended trades. Don't let Mel get a clean rotation  force long fights where sustain wins.
Exploit Aphelios's Weakness
Aphelios's main weakness: No mobility, weapon RNG, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Aphelios Win Condition
Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe
Mel Win Condition
Burst combo, shield passive, zone control
Recommended Items
Aphelios
Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game
Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
Mercury's Treads
Defensive
MR + tenacity vs Mel's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Mel's burst
Mel
Luden's Tempest
Core
Build every game
Shadowflame
Core
Build every game
Rabadon's
Core
Build every game
Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Aphelios's AD damage
Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Aphelios's sustain/autos
Aphelios's Worst Matchups
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