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
Varus
VS
Champion 2
Aphelios
vs

51.0%
Varus win rate vs Aphelios
Skill matchup — could go either way
916
Games Analyzed
51.0%
Varus WR
49.0%
Aphelios WR
+78
Avg Gold Diff @15
Varus
DamageMixed
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Heal
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Varus
Level 6
Varus
1 item
Aphelios
1 item
Varus
2 items
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Varus is strongest mid game while Aphelios peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Varus deals Mixed damage while Aphelios deals AD. Build resistances accordingly  don't stack the wrong type.
Exploit Aphelios's Weakness
Aphelios's main weakness: No mobility, weapon RNG, complex kit. Play around this to maximize your advantage.
Varus Win Condition
Q poke from range, R root chain engage, hybrid builds
Aphelios Win Condition
Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe
Recommended Items
Varus
Muramana
Core
Build every game

Luden's Tempest
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

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

Lord Dominik's
Core
Build every game
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