Vayne & Vel'Koz vs Aphelios & Sona
Bot Lane Matchup
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Who Wins
- You lose pre-6 to Aphelios weapon combinations and Sona sustain, but win post-6 when R gives you the mobility to dodge Aphelios abilities and stick to targets.
- Level 2 Q-E can create short trade windows if Sona is positioned poorly.
Synergy & Trading
- Use Q to dodge Aphelios weapon abilities, then auto-E-auto for quick silver bolt procs when Vel'Koz lands Q or E on either enemy.
- Always Q toward walls when possible to maximize E stun potential on overextended enemies.
Wave Control/Roaming
- Farm safely and give up CS pre-6 to avoid Calibrum poke, then look for aggressive plays post-6 when you have R mobility.
- Focus on maintaining health over CS since you outscale heavily in extended fights.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't Q forward aggressively pre-6 without Vel'Koz follow-up, as Aphelios weapon swaps can punish your short range severely.
- Never use R just for farming or minor trades, save it for actual kill attempts or escaping ganks.
Created on 01/09/2026
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