Aurora - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
45.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Auroravs Vex

FMageAssassin
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 25, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aurora vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vex wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Aurora based on 17 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Aurora scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aurora vs Vex matchup.

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Aurora Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aurora 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.

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Aurora - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Aurora
47.1% WR
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Vex vs Aurora matchup - 52.9% win rate
Vex
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Aurora vs Vex Matchup?

Vex wins the Aurora vs Vex matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 17
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
5.8
CS / min
5.6
910
DMG / min
976
10,558
Gold / game
11,182
134
Heal / min
94
357
DMG Mitigated / min
472
0.3
CC / min
1.1
42.9%
Early Game WR
57.1%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aurora vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Aurora vs Vex matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 17 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Aurora's 47.1%, giving Vex a 5.9 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Aurora outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Aurora reaches their power spikes, while Aurora should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.8s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Vex is slightly favored, Aurora can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Vex's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aurora vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Aurora in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Aurora, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in damage, gold income, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
5.8Aurora
5.6Vex
Aurora and Vex farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
910Aurora
976Vex
Vex deals 66 more champion damage per minute than Aurora. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Aurora choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vex's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,558Aurora
11,182Vex
Vex earns 623 more gold per game than Aurora, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vex slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.3Aurora
1.1Vex
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Aurora, with 0.8 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. Aurora should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
491Aurora
566Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 75 more damage per minute than Aurora, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Aurora.

Best Aurora Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Aurora needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Aurora against Vex are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Aurora an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 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 Aurora vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Aurora early game win rateAurora42.9%
Vex early game win rateVex57.1%
Late Game
Aurora
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aurora late game win rateAurora50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aurora at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vex has the edge early, but Aurora gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Aurora Runes Against Vex

Domination rune tree - Aurora primary runes vs VexDomination
Electrocute - best Aurora rune vs VexTaste of Blood - best Aurora rune vs VexGrisly Mementos - best Aurora rune vs VexUltimate Hunter - best Aurora rune vs Vex
Sorcery rune tree - Aurora secondary runes vs VexSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Aurora rune vs VexTranscendence - best Aurora rune vs Vex
33.3% WR

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


Aurora matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. The table below shows Aurora'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 Aurora build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aurora matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
51.47%686.099210,34751.6%51.4%
42.59%546.698211,23050.0%36.7%
40.00%506.384210,59636.0%44.0%
41.86%436.21,00312,52553.9%36.7%
34.21%385.988910,99038.5%32.0%
58.82%346.29679,94965.0%50.0%
47.06%345.81,10711,73958.3%40.9%
39.39%336.091911,55827.3%45.5%
45.45%336.181810,49046.7%44.4%
53.13%326.285311,80936.4%61.9%
54.84%315.587110,77942.9%64.7%
43.33%306.497711,82545.5%42.1%
60.00%306.099912,43445.5%68.4%
37.93%295.78939,61738.5%37.5%
35.71%286.177510,00338.5%33.3%
64.00%256.295912,09183.3%57.9%
54.17%246.01,07911,40720.0%78.6%
39.13%235.896510,03235.7%44.4%
30.43%236.381410,50025.0%33.3%
52.38%216.59089,67850.0%57.1%
60.00%206.51,0939,51358.3%62.5%
35.00%205.891010,17237.5%33.3%
38.89%185.81,02411,38840.0%38.5%
38.89%186.288910,67814.3%54.5%
47.06%175.891010,55842.9%50.0%
58.82%176.31,16811,40360.0%58.3%
43.75%165.488510,93762.5%25.0%
40.00%156.592212,00160.0%30.0%
33.33%155.898411,98825.0%36.4%
38.46%137.388010,47057.1%16.7%
33.33%125.81,18611,08433.3%33.3%
16.67%126.177811,1400.0%25.0%
54.55%116.689711,28150.0%57.1%
54.55%116.21,10213,10125.0%71.4%
63.64%115.792711,57950.0%71.4%
50.00%107.11,08213,63933.3%57.1%
30.00%106.287911,17850.0%25.0%
30.00%105.17449,26642.9%0.0%
20.00%105.81,08013,52450.0%0.0%
40.00%105.776010,13816.7%75.0%
33.33%96.81,1329,64533.3%33.3%
77.78%96.41,06413,140100.0%66.7%
25.00%85.975211,92033.3%20.0%
50.00%85.979911,46966.7%40.0%
62.50%85.71,11712,220100.0%40.0%
37.50%86.499311,8070.0%50.0%
57.14%76.31,19313,477100.0%50.0%
100.00%76.01,09711,009100.0%100.0%
42.86%76.57029,09250.0%33.3%
42.86%75.486011,74550.0%40.0%
42.86%76.21,05712,97250.0%40.0%
42.86%76.486212,89033.3%50.0%
57.14%75.81,21413,703100.0%50.0%
57.14%76.21,12812,5450.0%66.7%
33.33%65.81,2338,1600.0%66.7%
50.00%67.91,11710,64533.3%66.7%
40.00%57.08298,98966.7%0.0%
60.00%55.61,09412,992100.0%50.0%
0.00%55.61,12613,7310.0%0.0%
60.00%55.695413,5130.0%60.0%
60.00%55.91,11711,82050.0%66.7%
40.00%56.91,08313,69050.0%33.3%
60.00%55.07078,462100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.61,14613,5410.0%50.0%
60.00%55.895313,644100.0%50.0%
20.00%56.31,0089,5990.0%50.0%
80.00%56.29789,95875.0%100.0%
40.00%56.288910,24966.7%0.0%
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Aurora vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aurora do against Vex in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Aurora vs Vex matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Aurora's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 17 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Aurora do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Aurora 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 Aurora do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Aurora takes over the Aurora vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aurora scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aurora vs Vex matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Aurora with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 17 games analyzed.

What is the best Aurora build against Vex?

The best Aurora build against Vex includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 66.7% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aurora runes against Vex?

The best Aurora runes against Vex use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 33.3% win rate in the Aurora vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aurora counter Vex?

No, Aurora struggles against Vex with only a 47.1% win rate. Vex has the advantage in this matchup. Aurora players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vex's lead.

How do I play Aurora against Vex?

When playing Aurora against Vex, play cautiously and avoid Vex's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Vex in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.