Source: Ranked + player metaPatch: 16.17Window: patchRegion: allRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 37Updated 10/28/2026, 4:37:44 AM
Confidence: Medium-6.8% vs 50%37 games
Lane phases
AI heuristicLevels 1–2
Aphelios edge
Aphelios has stronger early trades — respect all-ins.
Levels 3–5
Aphelios edge
Sivir needs to play safe until item spikes.
Level 6+
Aphelios edge
Ultimate timing often swings the next two waves.
Mid / late
Aphelios edge
If Sivir reaches items, teamfights can neutralize the lane loser.
Why?
AI heuristicHard
- Sample win rate for Sivir is 43.2% in this matchup.
- Aphelios statistically wins more often in the current Emerald+ sample.
Treat this as a Hard matchup for Sivir into Aphelios — prioritize cooldown windows and jungle tracking.
Do
- Give up early shove if Aphelios can all-in you.
- Track summoner spells and ultimate cooldowns before committing.
- Play for wave states that let you crash and reset safely.
Don't
- Don't overstay for a plate when behind.
- 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 Sivir page (ADC): Lethal Tempo Build · 48.2% WR · 284 games
Skill order: W › Q › E
Keystones (player meta)
Most common keystones when sivir faces aphelios in lookup-discovered matches.
Lethal Tempo7G71.4%
Patch: 16.17Region: naRank: emerald_plusQueue: ranked_soloSample: 290Updated 10/22/2026, 1:02:15 PM