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
Samira
vs

48.7%
Aphelios win rate vs Samira
Skill matchup — could go either way
608
Games Analyzed
48.7%
Aphelios WR
51.3%
Samira WR
-105
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Samira
DamageAD
StyleAll-in
RangeRanged
Difficulty****-
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Samira
Level 2
Samira
Level 6
Aphelios
1 item
Samira
1 item
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aphelios is strongest late game while Samira peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Armor Rush
Both champions deal physical damage. Whoever builds armor first (Plated Steelcaps, Bramble Vest) gets a huge advantage in trades.
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
Samira Win Condition
Build style rank to S, R for massive AoE lifesteal, snowball kills
Recommended Items
Aphelios

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game
Runaan's Hurricane
Core
Build every game

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game

Plated Steelcaps
Defensive
Armor boots vs Samira's AD damage

Bramble Vest
Counter
Grievous wounds + armor vs Samira's sustain/autos
Samira

Infinity Edge
Core
Build every game

Collector
Core
Build every game

Bloodthirster
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
Samira's Worst Matchups
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