Aphelios vs Zeri ADC Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Aphelios vs Zeri

Confidence highUpdated Jun 7, 2026

Overview

This lane turns on Aphelios managing weapon pairs to punish Zeri's predictable CS paths.
Aphelios wins short trades with Calibrum poke and wave splash from Infernum, while Zeri thrives in extended fights with (R).
Hold lane near your side to limit Zeri's dash and wall escape, forcing her into vulnerable last-hit attempts.

Trading pattern

Step forward to auto or poke with (Q) when Zeri commits to last-hitting caster minions if enemy support can't punish.
Avoid trades when your weapon pair lacks poke or root, especially if support cannot peel against Zeri's mobility.
Use Infernum splash to punish grouped minions and Zeri standing near the wave, forcing her off farm.

Danger windows

Respect (E) dash cooldown; she can escape or engage when it is available near walls.
Avoid fighting when (R) is active, as extended fights favor her mobility and DPS uptime.
Beware stepping into brush or river zones without support, as (W) poke angles punish poor positioning.

Early game

Use the first three waves to thin the caster minions and punish Zeri's last hits with Calibrum's range.
Avoid pushing past river without support cover to prevent (E) wall dash escape.
Track support brush control to decide when to punish Zeri stepping up for low-health minions.

Power spikes

Strong weapon pairs create windows to outpoke or root Zeri, letting you deny CS or force recalls.
Level 6 (R) with the right weapon amplifies poke or burst, so use it when Zeri is exposed or grouped.
First completed marksman item improves your safe poke and wave control, limiting Zeri's dash and poke angles.

Win conditions

Convert Calibrum and Infernum weapon windows into CS leads by punishing Zeri's last-hit attempts.
Use wave crashes timed with your weapon spikes to take turret plates and force Zeri recalls.
Leverage lane priority and support peel to set up dragon fights where your weapon cycling maximizes DPS output.