Hwei - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.0%
Pick Rate
2.3%

Hweivs Vex

DMageSupport
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Hwei vs Vex is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Hwei wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vex based on 48 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Hwei vs Vex matchup.

Hwei Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Hwei 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 - 50.0% win rateVex(50.0%)
Hwei - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Hwei
50.0% WR
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Vex vs Hwei matchup - 50.0% win rate
Vex
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Hwei vs Vex Matchup?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Vex matchup
Winner
Hwei
Matches: 48
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.5
CS / min
6.0
874
DMG / min
798
10,995
Gold / game
10,901
89
Heal / min
110
347
DMG Mitigated / min
473
0.9
CC / min
1.0
44.4%
Early Game WR
55.6%
57.1%
Late Game WR
42.9%

Hwei vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Hwei vs Vex matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 recent matches analyzed, Hwei wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, giving Hwei a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vex leads by 148 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Hwei has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Vex's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Hwei vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.5Hwei
6.0Vex
Hwei edges out Vex by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
874Hwei
798Vex
Hwei deals 77 more champion damage per minute than Vex. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vex choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hwei's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,995Hwei
10,901Vex
Hwei and Vex generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 94 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.9Hwei
1.0Vex
Both Hwei and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/min difference), meaning neither has a significant advantage in locking down opponents for ganks or team fights. Lane ganks are equally effective for both sides.
Sustain
435Hwei
583Vex
Vex heals and mitigates 148 more damage per minute than Hwei, 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 Hwei.

Best Hwei Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Hwei needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Hwei against Vex are Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Hwei an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Hwei the best chance to compete against Vex. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Hwei vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Hwei early game win rateHwei44.4%
Vex early game win rateVex55.6%
Late Game
Hwei
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Hwei late game win rateHwei57.1%
Vex late game win rateVex42.9%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vex must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Hwei Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Hwei primary runes vs VexSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Hwei rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Hwei rune vs VexTranscendence - best Hwei rune vs VexScorch - best Hwei rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Hwei secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Cut Down - best Hwei rune vs VexLegend: Haste - best Hwei rune vs Vex
61.5% WR

The Sorcery primary with Precision secondary combination helps Hwei maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Vex.


Hwei matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Hwei'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 Hwei build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Hwei 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
52.88%1046.796011,94751.1%54.4%
50.62%816.692211,71640.0%56.9%
45.00%806.282110,85747.2%43.2%
47.89%716.51,00911,70750.0%46.1%
50.72%696.688511,80963.3%41.0%
40.00%655.481010,47033.3%44.7%
46.77%625.992611,93750.0%45.0%
49.18%616.487212,01534.8%57.9%
47.06%516.585110,76148.0%46.1%
53.06%496.91,08012,16560.0%48.3%
50.00%486.587410,99544.4%57.1%
51.06%476.583410,76860.9%41.7%
60.00%456.993011,12745.0%72.0%
47.73%446.391710,88855.0%41.7%
44.74%386.497011,83650.0%40.0%
54.29%356.186811,79657.1%52.4%
42.86%356.394411,99015.4%59.1%
68.57%356.61,16712,93566.7%69.6%
50.00%347.183710,69256.3%44.4%
45.45%336.591512,22833.3%52.4%
54.84%314.998911,08753.9%55.6%
37.93%296.384812,27836.4%38.9%
57.14%286.193712,00872.7%47.1%
57.14%285.894113,28263.6%52.9%
55.56%277.31,11412,40373.3%33.3%
48.15%275.298011,89944.4%50.0%
76.92%266.31,01911,97766.7%85.7%
61.54%263.684210,94760.0%62.5%
57.69%267.21,13013,00533.3%70.6%
48.00%256.490911,16544.4%50.0%
52.00%257.191811,55845.5%57.1%
44.00%256.496211,55950.0%40.0%
37.50%245.287611,85914.3%47.1%
52.17%236.395411,42455.6%50.0%
47.83%237.085212,62042.9%50.0%
36.36%227.01,02612,85936.4%36.4%
47.62%217.01,03511,45362.5%38.5%
45.00%207.71,12212,21460.0%30.0%
45.00%201.872211,43033.3%47.1%
57.89%196.385210,80277.8%40.0%
52.63%196.41,06215,1300.0%55.6%
50.00%182.582210,46385.7%27.3%
38.89%186.496511,83725.0%50.0%
44.44%187.097713,28250.0%41.7%
64.71%172.27789,92155.6%75.0%
29.41%176.882111,28625.0%33.3%
62.50%166.380711,76250.0%75.0%
68.75%165.91,00112,38262.5%75.0%
56.25%166.291912,91366.7%53.9%
46.67%151.879510,71950.0%45.5%
60.00%156.693711,69940.0%70.0%
60.00%156.991613,22766.7%55.6%
57.14%146.41,14712,07750.0%62.5%
35.71%144.170210,02342.9%28.6%
64.29%144.288310,87050.0%83.3%
64.29%146.891812,34857.1%71.4%
53.85%132.188711,65880.0%37.5%
46.15%137.11,36813,26180.0%25.0%
53.85%133.378010,43566.7%42.9%
61.54%136.51,01514,91840.0%75.0%
25.00%127.096413,72133.3%22.2%
50.00%122.798610,92660.0%42.9%
36.36%111.97089,29980.0%0.0%
63.64%116.41,00313,59880.0%50.0%
36.36%112.670410,48950.0%28.6%
36.36%115.968810,1760.0%66.7%
40.00%102.06589,34120.0%60.0%
50.00%106.798310,80060.0%40.0%
44.44%96.61,15012,07933.3%50.0%
66.67%95.31,07913,604100.0%57.1%
44.44%96.884711,86866.7%0.0%
0.00%92.27299,4200.0%0.0%
55.56%91.777810,81866.7%50.0%
37.50%86.894210,62025.0%50.0%
37.50%85.172710,17450.0%25.0%
87.50%86.41,19815,225100.0%83.3%
37.50%87.21,02711,85050.0%33.3%
62.50%86.779511,90575.0%50.0%
57.14%71.77709,8130.0%80.0%
42.86%75.31,03211,50933.3%50.0%
85.71%72.867610,56875.0%100.0%
42.86%76.889713,06366.7%25.0%
100.00%66.292612,357100.0%100.0%
66.67%66.474912,035100.0%50.0%
50.00%66.176611,69633.3%66.7%
50.00%67.11,13514,14150.0%50.0%
66.67%61.77979,2890.0%100.0%
60.00%51.95148,90266.7%50.0%
40.00%56.897511,35933.3%50.0%
40.00%55.48928,56040.0%0.0%
60.00%51.993811,34750.0%66.7%
60.00%55.79938,54966.7%50.0%
40.00%52.075512,0100.0%40.0%

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Hwei vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Hwei do against Vex in League of Legends?

Hwei wins the Hwei vs Vex matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Hwei do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Hwei with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Hwei do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Hwei takes over the Hwei vs Vex matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Hwei scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Hwei vs Vex matchup?

Hwei wins the matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Hwei is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 games analyzed.

What is the best Hwei build against Vex?

The best Hwei build against Vex includes Liandry's Torment, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 40.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Hwei runes against Vex?

The best Hwei runes against Vex use the Sorcery primary tree with Precision secondary. This rune setup achieves a 61.5% win rate in the Hwei vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Hwei counter Vex?

Yes, Hwei has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate. Hwei slightly edges out Vex in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Hwei against Vex?

When playing Hwei against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. Play safe early and scale into your power spikes where you outperform Vex. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.