Nami - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
52.2%
Pick Rate
5.2%

Namivs Vex

SSupportMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Nami vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Nami holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Nami build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Nami vs Vex matchup.

Nami Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Nami 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 - 60.0% win rateVex(60.0%)
Nami - 60.0% win rate in this matchup
Nami
60.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Nami matchup - 40.0% win rate
Vex
40.0% WR

Who Wins the Nami vs Vex Matchup?

Nami wins the Nami vs Vex matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 5
60.0%
Win Rate
40.0%
0.8
CS / min
1.4
314
DMG / min
723
8,817
Gold / game
9,781
527
Heal / min
88
257
DMG Mitigated / min
417
1.1
CC / min
1.3
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
66.7%
Late Game WR
33.3%

Nami vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Nami vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Nami a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Nami dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Vex leads by 409 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami players can confidently pick into Vex and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Vex away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Nami vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
0.8Nami
1.4Vex
Vex edges out Nami by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
314Nami
723Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Nami by 409 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami 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
8,817Nami
9,781Vex
Vex generates a commanding 965 more gold per game than Nami. This substantial economic advantage means Vex consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nami should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.1Nami
1.3Vex
Both Nami and Vex provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
785Nami
505Vex
Nami vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 280 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Vex is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Vex, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Nami Build Against Vex

Ionian Boots of Lucidity is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Nami needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Nami against Vex are Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer and Shurelya's Battlesong. This combination gives Nami an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 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 Nami vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nami
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Nami early game win rateNami50.0%
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Late Game
Nami
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Nami late game win rateNami66.7%
Vex late game win rateVex33.3%

The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Nami and Vex, with Nami 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.

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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

Best Nami Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Nami primary runes vs VexSorcery
Summon Aery - best Nami rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Nami rune vs VexCelerity - best Nami rune vs VexGathering Storm - best Nami rune vs Vex
Domination rune tree - Nami secondary runes vs VexDomination
Relentless Hunter - best Nami rune vs VexDeep Ward - best Nami rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Sorcery primary with Domination secondary allows Nami to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Nami matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. The table below shows Nami'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 Nami build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Nami matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.32%7910.93088,50052.4%48.8%
50.50%5980.93158,30647.8%52.8%
52.01%5480.82818,67348.6%54.2%
48.18%5230.83268,39647.7%48.6%
54.81%4780.93148,40858.0%52.0%
48.43%3820.92938,10852.2%45.0%
50.28%3580.83298,38047.4%52.5%
53.69%3520.93218,40855.3%52.0%
53.20%3440.93348,06554.2%52.3%
50.74%3370.93078,42751.0%50.5%
50.78%3210.93078,39453.9%47.9%
54.81%3120.83238,76856.3%53.8%
56.72%3050.93038,66656.6%56.8%
47.78%2700.93278,67650.5%45.9%
49.63%2680.83308,97051.0%48.8%
51.25%2400.93438,40151.4%51.1%
51.80%2220.82708,08652.8%50.9%
54.05%2220.92968,63551.9%55.3%
54.88%2150.82958,61149.4%58.3%
52.91%1890.93228,45755.9%50.0%
52.43%1850.83629,26444.3%56.5%
53.80%1840.93328,47957.3%51.0%
52.98%1680.83808,41356.1%50.0%
44.17%1630.93038,25041.2%47.4%
54.09%1590.93118,75450.9%56.0%
48.48%1320.93208,24359.0%39.4%
55.30%1320.83168,82751.0%58.0%
55.81%1290.83198,42650.0%60.3%
49.17%1200.83597,98652.6%46.0%
61.26%1110.93128,10362.5%60.0%
55.05%1090.93108,18746.1%63.2%
46.73%1070.93348,33538.8%53.5%
51.25%800.93397,74948.9%54.3%
55.41%740.93249,13053.6%56.5%
52.78%720.93329,10556.0%51.1%
42.31%520.93098,43570.0%25.0%
68.75%480.83778,46765.2%72.0%
48.94%470.83319,16041.2%53.3%
46.81%470.93638,89757.9%39.3%
58.54%410.92938,16243.8%68.0%
52.50%400.83118,21055.6%50.0%
37.14%350.83189,49755.6%30.8%
48.48%330.83069,23261.5%40.0%
36.36%330.83378,90354.5%27.3%
40.00%300.93308,77133.3%44.4%
56.67%300.83237,33955.6%58.3%
39.29%280.93088,31027.3%47.1%
60.71%280.93409,05955.6%63.2%
37.04%270.82787,58428.6%46.1%
40.00%250.83579,37918.2%57.1%
40.00%251.03518,43136.4%42.9%
50.00%240.74028,28558.3%41.7%
60.87%230.93028,45164.3%55.6%
54.55%220.73028,66958.3%50.0%
37.50%161.02887,64228.6%44.4%
81.25%160.93548,95787.5%75.0%
68.75%160.93148,81357.1%77.8%
53.33%151.13328,39257.1%50.0%
35.71%140.82848,92025.0%40.0%
58.33%120.83808,84440.0%71.4%
58.33%120.83118,46333.3%83.3%
75.00%120.93688,97080.0%71.4%
36.36%110.83698,2820.0%66.7%
63.64%110.83349,09625.0%85.7%
60.00%101.03469,08650.0%66.7%
40.00%100.83088,12333.3%42.9%
77.78%90.83478,36885.7%50.0%
33.33%91.32949,0820.0%50.0%
33.33%91.43477,84828.6%50.0%
0.00%80.83059,8740.0%0.0%
50.00%80.93218,06860.0%33.3%
42.86%70.73208,17425.0%66.7%
42.86%70.83008,8780.0%60.0%
71.43%70.829110,077100.0%60.0%
85.71%71.03219,426100.0%80.0%
33.33%60.82779,2190.0%50.0%
50.00%60.84389,883100.0%40.0%
33.33%60.83538,2510.0%50.0%
80.00%50.93259,154100.0%75.0%
60.00%50.83148,81750.0%66.7%
40.00%50.93476,41033.3%50.0%
20.00%50.53014,9430.0%100.0%
100.00%50.93367,864100.0%100.0%
100.00%50.93726,200100.0%100.0%
60.00%50.837711,1550.0%60.0%
60.00%50.737611,4110.0%75.0%
20.00%50.93829,9650.0%20.0%
40.00%50.63888,01533.3%50.0%

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Nami vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Nami do against Vex in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Nami vs Vex matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Nami do against Vex in the early game?

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

How does Nami do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Nami takes over the Nami vs Vex matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Nami vs Vex matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Nami build against Vex?

The best Nami build against Vex includes Imperial Mandate, Ardent Censer, Shurelya's Battlesong with Ionian Boots of Lucidity. This build achieves a 100.0% win rate in the matchup. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Nami runes against Vex?

The best Nami runes against Vex use the Sorcery primary tree with Domination secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Nami vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Nami counter Vex?

Yes, Nami has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate. Nami strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Nami against Vex?

When playing Nami against Vex, leverage your statistical advantages by trading aggressively during favorable windows. You have early game priority — look for kills and zone control before first recall. Build the recommended items and runes for this specific matchup for the best results.