Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 50Updated 10/28/2026, 6:28:46 AM
Confidence: High+4% vs 50%50 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Aphelios edge
Aphelios can look for early pressure.
Levels 3–5
Aphelios edge
Convert leads before Graves scales or roams.
Level 6+
Aphelios edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Aphelios edge
Close out with vision and objective control.
Why?
AI heuristicFavored
- Sample win rate for Aphelios is 54.0% in this matchup.
- Aphelios is favored in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Favored matchup for Aphelios into Graves — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Look for crash + roam when you hit a spike.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't throw the lead diving without vision.
- Don't force extended trades when key abilities are down.
- Don't ignore jungle timers when the lane is volatile.
Matchup build callout
Full builds →Most-played Aphelios page (ADC): Press the Attack Build · 55.4% WR · 157 games
Skill order: Q › E › W
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 221Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM