Aphelios vs Veigar ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Veigar

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

Aphelios wins short trades when Calibrum or Infernum is active due to superior range and poke.
Veigar controls lane with (E) cage, forcing Aphelios to respect spacing and support peel.
This lane turns on Aphelios managing weapon pairs to punish Veigar's low mobility and lack of dash.

Trading pattern

Punish Veigar stepping up for caster minion last hits with Calibrum autos only if enemy support can't immediately trade back.
Avoid trading when (E) cage is ready, as it sets up his burst and support follow-up.
Use Infernum splash to harass Veigar when he groups near minions, especially if support peel is present to protect you.

Danger windows

(E) cage ready with enemy support nearby creates lethal all-in threat; avoid stepping forward in this window.
Losing brush or river control exposes you to Veigar's root setup and follow-up burst.
Extended trades when your Gravitum root or key weapon pair is spent leave you vulnerable to Veigar's poke and stun.

Early game

Use the first three waves to farm safely and punish Veigar's last hits with Calibrum's range.
Avoid extended trades before level 3 when (E) stun is less threatening but still punish last hits cautiously.
Hold wave near your turret side to reduce Veigar's cage angles and limit his poke windows.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create temporary windows to punish Veigar's immobility and lack of dash; plan trades accordingly.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon effect allows burst or peel, increasing your threat in trades and objective fights.
First completed marksman item enhances your poke and wave control, making it harder for Veigar to safely farm stacks.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon windows into CS leads by punishing Veigar's last-hit attempts.
Use support peel and weapon cycles to force Veigar under turret and deny free stacking.
Leverage your scaling and item spikes to dominate dragon fights and teamfights with superior sustained DPS.