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How to beat Aphelios
The champions that shut Aphelios down, by lane, with exactly how to win the matchup. Pick one and check the full build in the Counter-Picker.
Open the Counter-PickerBest Aphelios counters — Bot
DravenExtremePunish his clunky early weapons with your damage. Force short trades and snowball before he powers up.
EzrealMajorPoke him down safely with Q and never take extended trades. Lethal Tempo makes your damage strong.
VarusMajorPoke with Q and manage the wave to out trade him. A skilled Varus rarely loses this lane.
TwitchMajorAmbush from stealth and burst him with ult when your weapons and cooldowns line up. Respect his poke.
NilahMajorA skilled Nilah is nearly unwinnable for him. Play aggressive early and harass him off farm.
JhinMajorVery strong right now. Use your range and burst to out trade him and deny his rotations.
Curated Aphelios counters for every lane. Pick your answer, then get the exact runes and items in the Counter-Picker.