Aphelios vs Ezreal ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Ezreal

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Aphelios managing weapon pairs to punish Ezreal's last-hit attempts under minion cover.
Aphelios wins short trades with Calibrum poke and Infernum splash, while Ezreal relies on (Q) poke and (E) safety.
Hold wave near your side to force Ezreal to step up for CS, exposing him to Calibrum range punishment.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke with Calibrum when Ezreal commits to last hitting outside minion cover and support isn't threatening.
Avoid punishing Ezreal if enemy support controls brush or zone, as (E) can escape or trade back.
Use Infernum splash to punish Ezreal standing near minion waves, especially when his (Q) is on cooldown or blocked.

Danger windows

Respect (E) availability; engaging after it's used leaves you vulnerable to counter-engage.
Avoid stepping into enemy support range when (Q) is off cooldown and he can safely poke from distance.
Beware of (R) global damage during grouped objective fights or wave crashes that force your positioning.

Early game

Use the first three waves to hold a thin wave near your tower, limiting (Q) poke angles.
Punish Ezreal's last hits on low-health caster minions with Calibrum shots only if enemy support can't counter.
Avoid pushing early waves to reduce Ezreal's safe (E) repositioning and poke windows.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to outpoke or all-in Ezreal; plan trades around these cycles.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies poke or burst, forcing Ezreal to respect or retreat.
First completed marksman item lets you contest wave control and dragon setup more confidently against Ezreal's mid-game poke.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum poke into CS leads by forcing Ezreal off ranged minions before recalls.
Crash waves after punishing Ezreal to take turret plates and secure dragon vision control.
Scale into teamfights where weapon pairs and support peel maximize your DPS while Ezreal struggles in extended fights.