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
Swain
vs
42.1%
Aphelios win rate vs Swain
Swain hard counters Aphelios
152
Games Analyzed
42.1%
Aphelios WR
57.9%
Swain WR
-631
Avg Gold Diff @15
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Swain
DamageAP
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesConqueror / Resolve
SummsFlash + Ignite
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Swain
Level 6
Aphelios
1 item
Swain
1 item
Swain
2 items
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Aphelios is strongest late game while Swain peaks mid game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Aphelios deals AD damage while Swain deals AP. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Mirror Playstyle
Both champions play a sustained style. The one with better execution and itemization wins. Focus on spacing and cooldown tracking.
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
Swain Win Condition
R drain tank in teamfights, E root picks, soul fragment scaling
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 Swain's AP damage and CC
Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Swain's burst
Executioner's Calling
Counter
Grievous wounds to cut healing
Swain
Liandry's Anguish
Core
Build every game
Zhonya's Hourglass
Core
Build every game
Rylai'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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