Lux - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.3%
Pick Rate
9.9%

Luxvs Vayne

BMageSupport
Patch26.14
Matches491,560
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJul 21, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Lux vs Vayne is a moderate matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Vayne wins with a 52.2% win rate (+4.3%) over Lux based on 23 games. Lux wins the early laning phase while Vayne scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Lux build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Lux vs Vayne matchup.

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Lux Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Lux 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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Lux - 47.8% win rate in this matchup
Lux
47.8% WR
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Vayne vs Lux matchup - 52.2% win rate
Vayne
52.2% WR

Who Wins the Lux vs Vayne Matchup?

Vayne wins the Lux vs Vayne matchup
Winner
Vayne
Matches: 23
47.8%
Win Rate
52.2%
7.2
CS / min
6.3
959
DMG / min
716
12,652
Gold / game
12,158
40
Heal / min
197
386
DMG Mitigated / min
428
1.5
CC / min
0.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
46.7%
Late Game WR
53.3%

Lux vs Vayne Matchup Summary

The Lux vs Vayne matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 23 recent matches analyzed, Vayne wins with a 52.2% win rate compared to Lux's 47.8%, giving Vayne a 4.3 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Lux controls the early laning stage, but Vayne outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Lux needs to press advantages before Vayne reaches their power spikes, while Vayne should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Lux leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. While Vayne is slightly favored, Lux 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 Vayne's mistakes. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Lux vs Vayne Laning Phase Breakdown

Lux wins the laning phase against Vayne in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Lux
6.3Vayne
Lux significantly out-farms Vayne by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Lux a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vayne players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
959Lux
716Vayne
Lux heavily out-damages Vayne by 243 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vayne should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Lux's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,652Lux
12,158Vayne
Lux earns 494 more gold per game than Vayne, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Lux slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.5Lux
0.3Vayne
Lux brings significantly more crowd control than Vayne, with 1.2 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Lux far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vayne should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
426Lux
625Vayne
Vayne vastly out-sustains Lux, healing and mitigating 200 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vayne can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Lux is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Lux, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Lux
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Lux early game win rateLux50.0%
Vayne early game win rateVayne50.0%
Late Game
Vayne
53.3%
+6.7% advantage
Lux late game win rateLux46.7%
Vayne late game win rateVayne53.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Lux and Vayne, with Lux holding a razor-thin 50.0% win rate edge (+0.0%). Individual skill and jungle proximity will matter more than champion advantage in the early laning phase.

Vayne is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 53.3% win rate — 6.7 points above Lux. Extended games heavily favor Vayne, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Lux has the edge early, but Vayne 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 Lux Runes Against Vayne

Sorcery rune tree - Lux primary runes vs VayneSorcery
Arcane Comet - best Lux rune vs VayneManaflow Band - best Lux rune vs VayneTranscendence - best Lux rune vs VayneScorch - best Lux rune vs Vayne
Domination rune tree - Lux secondary runes vs VayneDomination
Cheap Shot - best Lux rune vs VayneUltimate Hunter - best Lux rune vs Vayne
55.6% WR

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


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

Lux 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
46.84%7112.37249,90048.5%45.9%
50.71%3532.47329,98652.2%49.8%
50.00%3022.16979,48759.0%43.9%
52.57%2722.07119,92554.6%51.6%
53.06%2452.275110,18857.3%50.6%
53.45%2322.573110,03255.7%52.1%
51.53%2292.268810,66150.7%51.9%
61.14%2293.675710,13860.5%61.5%
46.63%2082.06919,12254.2%41.6%
46.81%1885.692911,18357.4%40.8%
42.25%1873.578710,85838.1%44.4%
47.85%1862.979810,09746.4%48.7%
50.28%1776.093611,94550.0%50.4%
48.02%1772.16999,93849.2%47.4%
52.57%1752.871910,50953.3%52.2%
59.26%1622.679510,45660.0%58.9%
46.20%1582.471610,34258.8%40.2%
46.41%1532.26629,10755.4%39.8%
49.01%1515.883910,74449.2%48.8%
50.70%1426.182910,93452.8%49.4%
45.99%1372.16489,24250.9%42.3%
45.59%1366.483010,96749.2%42.7%
51.11%1355.286410,71154.7%48.8%
54.96%1312.26849,11357.1%53.3%
48.46%1302.17739,54762.8%39.2%
47.50%1202.07048,92747.4%47.6%
52.14%1172.15949,44557.1%47.5%
51.33%1132.06549,40059.0%47.3%
55.45%1106.178310,90853.7%56.5%
51.85%1086.01,00510,92860.0%46.0%
53.27%1074.476110,73366.7%45.6%
58.65%1046.185511,66560.5%57.4%
49.02%1022.671110,30148.5%49.3%
50.51%992.17329,23552.3%49.1%
42.11%956.079710,26850.0%35.9%
48.35%916.290611,70848.7%48.1%
53.41%886.091410,82745.5%58.2%
49.43%874.579911,44550.0%49.1%
68.24%856.291812,16877.8%61.2%
51.22%826.690910,47954.0%48.9%
54.32%812.16908,99948.6%58.7%
52.50%805.586312,12242.3%57.4%
45.00%802.079810,51545.5%44.8%
51.95%772.271610,19267.7%41.3%
46.05%762.07129,56750.0%43.2%
48.00%755.779110,78341.9%52.3%
45.21%735.582211,75539.1%48.0%
45.71%704.281511,74852.6%43.1%
47.14%706.187711,76852.4%44.9%
46.38%692.16719,55934.5%55.0%
41.18%682.77209,59755.6%31.7%
46.27%672.27239,78135.0%51.1%
43.08%655.890612,55628.6%47.1%
53.13%642.27159,81461.5%47.4%
58.33%605.786411,41454.2%61.1%
38.98%592.06268,62850.0%30.3%
39.29%562.173210,04547.6%34.3%
56.60%536.594211,50945.8%65.5%
45.10%516.583810,65345.5%44.8%
62.00%505.986711,06452.9%66.7%
48.00%506.11,00212,23447.4%48.4%
46.94%493.981611,41042.1%50.0%
56.25%485.679810,03158.3%54.2%
60.87%465.391010,42763.2%59.3%
69.57%466.184112,75564.3%71.9%
60.47%433.576411,38275.0%54.8%
51.16%435.579510,70064.3%44.8%
53.49%435.890810,86058.8%50.0%
55.81%436.289811,55763.6%47.6%
27.50%405.686711,16941.7%21.4%
58.97%392.28148,61361.9%55.6%
46.15%395.68379,69652.6%40.0%
48.72%395.991212,25075.0%37.0%
50.00%384.282211,76357.1%48.4%
47.37%382.27349,40040.0%52.2%
37.14%356.580812,15850.0%28.6%
38.24%346.387810,68133.3%46.1%
45.45%336.697312,62245.5%45.5%
40.00%305.785910,38550.0%31.3%
56.67%306.51,06012,93358.3%55.6%
41.38%296.499012,52575.0%28.6%
64.29%286.383210,30161.5%66.7%
57.14%286.292712,31150.0%61.1%
55.56%272.264910,11855.6%55.6%
52.00%252.17569,62255.6%50.0%
45.83%246.195012,49050.0%44.4%
47.83%237.295912,65250.0%46.7%
26.09%231.871010,29344.4%14.3%
60.87%236.986911,10762.5%57.1%
43.48%236.197111,24260.0%30.8%
59.09%225.893511,82850.0%64.3%
54.55%224.787811,42944.4%61.5%
57.89%196.893011,84150.0%61.5%
36.84%194.885410,65233.3%40.0%
38.89%184.776310,67328.6%45.5%
52.94%175.682411,16980.0%41.7%
82.35%173.979210,29788.9%75.0%
56.25%166.591211,29150.0%62.5%
37.50%162.578510,28914.3%55.6%
46.15%135.47298,69342.9%50.0%
69.23%136.797312,00460.0%75.0%
58.33%124.985110,53060.0%57.1%
75.00%125.27169,598100.0%57.1%
41.67%123.897811,3030.0%50.0%
58.33%126.384210,28650.0%62.5%
72.73%116.395810,06185.7%50.0%
60.00%104.594013,98450.0%62.5%
60.00%104.26328,35766.7%50.0%
50.00%103.681710,88350.0%50.0%
60.00%105.61,19113,98850.0%62.5%
33.33%94.21,00113,56250.0%28.6%
55.56%96.08719,82140.0%75.0%
62.50%83.778812,45850.0%66.7%
50.00%84.382510,28566.7%40.0%
50.00%84.072111,6450.0%57.1%
62.50%82.475412,4210.0%83.3%
75.00%84.49749,994100.0%50.0%
42.86%75.88838,31375.0%0.0%
42.86%76.296613,2210.0%60.0%
57.14%72.87678,80766.7%0.0%
42.86%76.871712,99866.7%25.0%
71.43%73.894813,506100.0%66.7%
57.14%74.480710,35633.3%75.0%
57.14%76.595911,45466.7%50.0%
42.86%74.91,0028,8480.0%60.0%
33.33%63.75257,85725.0%50.0%
33.33%64.873711,6450.0%50.0%
16.67%66.384111,9150.0%33.3%
50.00%65.573610,268100.0%25.0%
50.00%62.07038,16225.0%100.0%
50.00%64.676913,1570.0%60.0%
60.00%53.51,01810,80966.7%50.0%
40.00%56.565210,74750.0%33.3%
100.00%53.27609,537100.0%100.0%

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Lux vs Vayne - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lux do against Vayne in League of Legends?

Vayne wins the Lux vs Vayne matchup with a 52.2% win rate compared to Lux's 47.8%, a 4.3 percentage point difference. This data is based on 23 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Lux do against Vayne in the early game?

In the early game, Lux has the advantage against Vayne with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. Lux players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Lux do against Vayne in the late game?

In the late game, Vayne takes over the Lux vs Vayne matchup with a 53.3% win rate compared to 46.7%. Vayne scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Lux vs Vayne matchup?

Vayne wins the matchup against Lux with a 52.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 4.3 percentage point advantage means Vayne is moderately favored in this lane matchup based on 23 games analyzed.

What is the best Lux build against Vayne?

The best Lux build against Vayne includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Lux runes against Vayne?

The best Lux runes against Vayne use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 55.6% win rate in the Lux vs Vayne matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Lux counter Vayne?

No, Lux struggles against Vayne with only a 47.8% win rate. Vayne has the advantage in this matchup. Lux players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Vayne's lead.

How do I play Lux against Vayne?

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