MacroMind matchup data — real ranked games, not opinions
Aphelios vs Nilah
In ADC, Aphelios wins 46% against Nilah across 726 observed ranked games. This is an observed win rate shown with its sample size, not a prediction or a guaranteed counter.
By 15 minutes the median game has Aphelios behind by 208 gold.
Does Aphelios counter Nilah?
No. This one runs the other way: Nilah takes 54% of 726 ranked ADC games, and the gap clears the noise band.
How to beat Nilah as Aphelios
Turn the early game into gold: 300 up at 10:00 runs this matchup at 58% over 322 games; 300 behind drops it to 36% over 403.
The median first death in this lane comes at 5:09; the level 6 spike lands around 7:35. Respect the all-in window until your spike is online.