Aphelios vs Hwei ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Hwei

Confidence mediumUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Aphelios managing weapon pairs to punish Hwei's long-range poke windows.
Aphelios wins extended trades with the right weapon cycle, while Hwei controls short trades with poke and CC.
Hold wave near your side to force Hwei to last-hit under pressure and limit his poke angles.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke when Hwei commits to last hits with no enemy support threat nearby.
Use Calibrum range to punish Hwei's attempts to farm, but back off if enemy support controls brush or engage zone.
Avoid trading when your Gravitum root is spent or your weapon pair doesn't support poke or DPS advantage.

Danger windows

Respect (E) spellbook CC cooldowns, especially fear or root, to avoid support-enabled all-ins.
Avoid stepping into enemy support range or brush if Hwei's CC or (R) ultimate is available for follow-up.
Be cautious when your weapon pair is weak and Gravitum root is spent, as your peel and all-in safety drop sharply.

Early game

Use the first three waves to track (E) spell choice and avoid stepping up during his CC cooldowns.
Punish Hwei's caster minion last hits with Calibrum shots only if enemy support cannot immediately retaliate.
Keep wave thinned to deny Hwei safe poke angles and reduce his ability to set up all-ins.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create temporary spikes; plan trades around Calibrum poke or Infernum splash for lane pressure.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon effect enables burst or poke windows; use it only when your guns fit the fight.
First completed marksman item secures safer trades and better wave control, increasing plate and dragon pressure.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon windows into CS leads by punishing Hwei's last-hit attempts.
Use wave crashes timed with strong weapon pairs to force Hwei off plates and set up dragon control.
Scale into teamfights with planned weapon cycles and support peel to maximize your DPS impact and objective pressure.