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Vex

Vex, the Gloomist

Who beats Vex in League of Legends, which picks to avoid and how to play the lane. Every matchup comes with the reason it works.

  • Mid
  • Mage
  • Ranged · 550 range
  • 335 move speed
  • Patch 16.21

Best picks against Vex

These champions have the tools to beat Vex.

  1. Xerath
    Xerath

    Xerath outranges Vex and never needs to dash, so her fear passive does little.

  2. Ziggs
    Ziggs

    Ziggs outranges Vex and shoves the wave under her tower.

  3. Vel'Koz
    Vel'Koz

    Vel'Koz outranges Vex and wears her down without dashing.

  4. Lux
    Lux

    Lux outranges Vex and pokes her down without dashing.

Worst picks against Vex

Vex usually wins these matchups.

  1. Yasuo
    Yasuo

    Vex punishes every dash: dashing marks Yasuo with Gloom, and her next ability fears him.

  2. Yone
    Yone

    Every dash Yone makes marks him with Gloom, and Vex turns that into a fear.

  3. Akali
    Akali

    Every dash marks Akali with Gloom, and Vex turns that into a fear.

  4. Fizz
    Fizz

    Every Fizz dash marks him with Gloom, and Vex fears him.

How to counter Vex

  1. Avoid dashing near her; it marks you for her fear.

  2. Pick long-range mages; she wins against dashing champions.

  3. Watch her passive: when Doom 'n Gloom is ready, her next ability fears.

  4. Dodge her ultimate shadow; the recast dashes her onto you.

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Xerath, Ziggs, Vel'Koz and Lux are strong picks against Vex. Xerath outranges Vex and never needs to dash, so her fear passive does little.
Vex usually has the advantage against Yasuo, Yone, Akali and Fizz, so avoid those picks when Vex is likely in the mid.
Avoid dashing near her; it marks you for her fear. Pick long-range mages; she wins against dashing champions.
Vex has clear weaknesses that the right pick and good timing can exploit. Even without a counter pick, following the tips on this page will make the lane much easier.

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