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
Ziggs
VS
Champion 2
Aphelios
vs

51.6%
Ziggs win rate vs Aphelios
Skill matchup — could go either way
215
Games Analyzed
51.6%
Ziggs WR
48.4%
Aphelios WR
+130
Avg Gold Diff @15
Ziggs
DamageAP
StylePoke
RangeRanged
Difficulty**---
StrongMid game
RunesArcane Comet / Inspiration
SummsFlash + Barrier
Aphelios
DamageAD
StyleSustained
RangeRanged
Difficulty*****
StrongLate game
RunesLethal Tempo / Resolve
SummsFlash + Heal
Power Spike Timeline
Aphelios
Level 2
Ziggs
Level 6
Ziggs
1 item
Aphelios
1 item
Ziggs
2 items
Aphelios
3 items
How to Play This Matchup
Power Curve
Ziggs is strongest mid game while Aphelios peaks late game. Play around your power window.
Mixed Resistances
Ziggs deals AP 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.
Ziggs Win Condition
Poke with Q, W tower execute, R cross-map snipe
Aphelios Win Condition
Weapon rotation mastery, Infernum R teamfight wipe
Recommended Items
Ziggs

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

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 Ziggs's AP damage and CC

Hexdrinker
Counter
Magic damage shield vs Ziggs's burst
Ziggs's Worst Matchups
Aphelios's Worst Matchups
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