Akshan - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.5%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Akshanvs Vex

CMarksmanAssassin
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Akshan vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 56.3% win rate (+12.5%) over Akshan based on 48 games. Vex holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Akshan vs Vex matchup.

Akshan Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Akshan performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

Compare against an opponent
Vex - 43.8% win rateVex(43.8%)
Akshan - 43.8% win rate in this matchup
Akshan
43.8% WR
VS
Vex vs Akshan matchup - 56.3% win rate
Vex
56.3% WR

Who Wins the Akshan vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Akshan vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 48
43.8%
Win Rate
56.3%
6.3
CS / min
6.3
815
DMG / min
900
13,570
Gold / game
12,826
139
Heal / min
94
615
DMG Mitigated / min
542
0.1
CC / min
1.1
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
44.4%
Late Game WR
55.6%

Akshan vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Akshan vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 56.3% win rate compared to Akshan's 43.8%, giving Vex a 12.5 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Akshan players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a strong advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Vex overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Akshan vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Akshan in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Akshan, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in farming, damage and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.3Akshan
6.3Vex
Akshan and Vex farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.0 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
815Akshan
900Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Akshan by 86 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akshan should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Vex's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
13,570Akshan
12,826Vex
Akshan earns 743 more gold per game than Vex, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Akshan slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.1Akshan
1.1Vex
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Akshan, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akshan should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
755Akshan
635Vex
Akshan heals and mitigates 119 more damage per minute than Vex, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Akshan to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Vex.

Best Akshan Build Against Vex

Chainlaced Crushers is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Akshan needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Akshan against Vex are The Collector, Statikk Shiv and Infinity Edge. This combination gives Akshan an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 60.0% win rate across 5 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Akshan vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Akshan early game win rateAkshan42.9%
Vex early game win rateVex57.1%
Late Game
Vex
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Akshan late game win rateAkshan44.4%
Vex late game win rateVex55.6%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Akshan. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.6% win rate — 11.1 points above Akshan. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Vex holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Akshan players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Akshan Runes Against Vex

Precision rune tree - Akshan primary runes vs VexPrecision
Press the Attack - best Akshan rune vs VexPresence of Mind - best Akshan rune vs VexLegend: Alacrity - best Akshan rune vs VexCut Down - best Akshan rune vs Vex
Inspiration rune tree - Akshan secondary runes vs VexInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Akshan rune vs VexTriple Tonic - best Akshan rune vs Vex
60.0% WR

The Precision and Inspiration rune setup gives Akshan the best tools to compete against Vex in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Akshan matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Akshan's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Akshan build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Akshan matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
47.31%936.589712,80553.7%38.5%
51.22%826.593013,42946.1%55.8%
50.79%636.171111,04841.7%63.0%
46.77%626.41,01412,58245.5%48.3%
54.10%616.190713,56234.8%65.8%
60.00%606.689512,75560.0%60.0%
49.02%516.581212,20145.5%51.7%
58.82%516.393113,05959.1%58.6%
43.75%486.381513,57042.9%44.4%
48.94%476.493413,13633.3%58.6%
42.22%456.286512,16742.1%42.3%
42.22%456.593613,60435.0%48.0%
40.48%426.679213,19573.3%22.2%
54.76%426.179612,35045.0%63.6%
56.10%416.495013,93646.7%61.5%
55.26%386.096913,89772.7%48.1%
42.86%356.190413,58323.1%54.5%
51.43%356.587412,55060.0%45.0%
61.76%346.290812,47664.3%60.0%
41.18%346.11,06414,80960.0%33.3%
50.00%346.091014,07954.5%47.8%
54.55%336.785712,94058.8%50.0%
45.16%316.286912,75046.7%43.8%
35.48%316.286311,53425.0%46.7%
31.03%296.181011,43621.4%40.0%
53.57%286.389712,43127.3%70.6%
50.00%266.11,02512,53345.5%53.3%
41.67%245.781211,38223.1%63.6%
47.83%236.189013,12644.4%50.0%
55.00%206.488313,53550.0%60.0%
42.11%196.01,04414,78371.4%25.0%
44.44%186.394912,10845.5%42.9%
35.29%176.497012,90836.4%33.3%
47.06%176.595113,81437.5%55.6%
81.25%167.11,14013,49980.0%83.3%
62.50%166.680613,88140.0%72.7%
56.25%165.672211,58255.6%57.1%
43.75%166.296412,59755.6%28.6%
46.67%156.899614,51933.3%55.6%
53.33%156.41,01915,02971.4%37.5%
53.33%156.488212,42650.0%60.0%
23.08%136.692112,0120.0%50.0%
41.67%125.780012,84860.0%28.6%
50.00%126.278013,28075.0%37.5%
25.00%126.186111,74825.0%25.0%
60.00%106.697114,94050.0%75.0%
60.00%106.188313,00150.0%66.7%
70.00%106.378513,15475.0%66.7%
55.56%96.289316,48150.0%57.1%
87.50%86.51,32916,016100.0%80.0%
75.00%86.885213,77066.7%80.0%
85.71%75.591114,61750.0%100.0%
42.86%76.362810,56866.7%25.0%
57.14%76.21,15415,54050.0%60.0%
28.57%76.51,14217,7260.0%50.0%
42.86%76.31,04914,31075.0%0.0%
42.86%76.078811,80225.0%66.7%
16.67%66.086714,3970.0%25.0%
66.67%66.91,14212,82166.7%66.7%
16.67%66.487213,9800.0%16.7%
50.00%65.378713,46550.0%50.0%
40.00%55.51,09314,0140.0%66.7%
20.00%56.392814,1300.0%25.0%
40.00%55.890113,6850.0%50.0%
20.00%56.41,07116,8750.0%25.0%
40.00%56.591710,97250.0%33.3%
40.00%56.41,16116,038100.0%0.0%

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Akshan vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Akshan do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Akshan vs Vex matchup with a 56.3% win rate compared to Akshan's 43.8%, a 12.5 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Akshan do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Akshan with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Akshan do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Akshan vs Vex matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to 44.4%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Akshan vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Akshan with a 56.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 12.5 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Akshan build against Vex?

The best Akshan build against Vex includes The Collector, Statikk Shiv, Infinity Edge with Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 60.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Akshan runes against Vex?

The best Akshan runes against Vex use the Precision primary tree with Inspiration secondary. This rune setup achieves a 60.0% win rate in the Akshan vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Akshan counter Vex?

No, Akshan struggles against Vex with only a 43.8% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Akshan players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Akshan against Vex?

When playing Akshan against Vex, play cautiously and avoid Vex's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Vex has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.