Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.4%
Pick Rate
1.5%

Ryzevs Vex

CMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Ryze vs Vex is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Vex based on 28 games. Ryze holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Ryze vs Vex matchup.

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Ryze Matchup Breakdown

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

Who Wins the Ryze vs Vex Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Vex matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 28
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
7.2
CS / min
6.2
903
DMG / min
959
11,836
Gold / game
11,363
193
Heal / min
102
607
DMG Mitigated / min
496
0.8
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Vex matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 28 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Vex's 50.0%, giving Ryze a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Ryze holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Vex can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.3s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

Ryze vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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

Farming
7.2Ryze
6.2Vex
Ryze significantly out-farms Vex by 1.0 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 15 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vex players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
903Ryze
959Vex
Vex deals 57 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vex's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
11,836Ryze
11,363Vex
Ryze earns 473 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 Ryze slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.8Ryze
1.1Vex
Vex provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ryze, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
800Ryze
598Vex
Ryze vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 203 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze Build Against Vex

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Ryze needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Ryze against Vex are Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace and Actualizer. This combination gives Ryze an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 6 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 Ryze vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze50.0%
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Ryze 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.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Ryze nor Vex has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Ryze Runes Against Vex

Sorcery rune tree - Ryze primary runes vs VexSorcery
Stormraider's Surge - best Ryze rune vs VexManaflow Band - best Ryze rune vs VexTranscendence - best Ryze rune vs VexGathering Storm - best Ryze rune vs Vex
Resolve rune tree - Ryze secondary runes vs VexResolve
Bone Plating - best Ryze rune vs VexOvergrowth - best Ryze rune vs Vex
80.0% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. The table below shows Ryze'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 Ryze build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Ryze matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
45.61%1147.285211,34145.9%45.3%
49.48%977.280310,90536.7%62.5%
36.84%957.178812,35133.3%39.0%
47.89%717.288513,22747.4%48.1%
52.17%697.086311,09048.6%55.9%
49.25%677.581312,28644.8%52.6%
56.25%647.01,06513,09753.6%58.3%
55.56%637.597112,57965.4%48.6%
55.17%587.31,00912,27856.5%54.3%
51.85%546.986712,42447.4%54.3%
43.14%517.087611,77134.8%50.0%
40.82%497.385811,90544.0%37.5%
60.00%457.497512,42460.0%60.0%
60.00%457.61,15411,84577.8%48.1%
42.22%456.981111,79636.8%46.1%
54.55%447.787610,87850.0%61.1%
48.84%437.598212,99952.4%45.5%
39.53%436.980411,82043.8%37.0%
38.46%397.275311,99031.3%43.5%
43.59%397.491111,38952.9%36.4%
44.74%387.581612,40336.8%52.6%
48.57%357.480712,29642.9%52.4%
51.52%337.31,16711,13541.2%62.5%
33.33%336.885111,04313.3%50.0%
36.36%337.389212,17128.6%42.1%
59.38%327.676210,80362.5%56.3%
46.67%307.283910,98550.0%42.9%
33.33%307.693512,80025.0%38.9%
50.00%287.290311,83650.0%50.0%
64.29%287.086312,25477.8%57.9%
46.43%287.391912,70233.3%56.3%
53.57%287.495213,19050.0%55.6%
42.86%287.592912,54737.5%50.0%
66.67%277.71,00211,65270.6%60.0%
48.15%277.478212,57941.7%53.3%
61.54%267.396311,84488.9%47.1%
38.46%267.51,03012,76021.4%58.3%
32.00%257.11,04111,46021.4%45.5%
36.00%257.372810,96840.0%33.3%
44.00%256.98889,78243.8%44.4%
54.17%246.81,03912,79040.0%64.3%
33.33%217.084112,39820.0%37.5%
75.00%208.01,05311,82075.0%75.0%
33.33%186.875410,48722.2%44.4%
44.44%187.389211,15950.0%40.0%
55.56%187.284712,48685.7%36.4%
72.22%187.180813,451100.0%58.3%
52.94%177.194012,03820.0%66.7%
47.06%177.078910,44150.0%42.9%
62.50%167.41,18912,65537.5%87.5%
37.50%167.792912,1260.0%66.7%
33.33%156.91,01611,31514.3%50.0%
46.67%157.41,05113,45450.0%45.5%
71.43%147.58139,50285.7%57.1%
50.00%146.888213,17266.7%37.5%
38.46%137.61,10413,59260.0%25.0%
58.33%127.995610,59166.7%33.3%
36.36%116.896011,22433.3%37.5%
54.55%116.789013,18180.0%33.3%
63.64%117.088513,04133.3%75.0%
72.73%117.991011,22177.8%50.0%
50.00%106.899311,10233.3%75.0%
60.00%107.71,42713,39160.0%60.0%
40.00%108.186112,34960.0%20.0%
44.44%97.392113,7210.0%80.0%
33.33%96.593210,99240.0%25.0%
66.67%97.51,05713,00450.0%71.4%
44.44%97.276212,23550.0%40.0%
55.56%96.685410,38860.0%50.0%
44.44%98.01,00813,85950.0%42.9%
25.00%87.177111,05425.0%25.0%
25.00%86.787512,6750.0%33.3%
25.00%87.492812,4210.0%33.3%
50.00%86.590213,20633.3%60.0%
50.00%87.295212,31850.0%50.0%
50.00%87.11,08914,07833.3%60.0%
42.86%76.872010,8360.0%60.0%
42.86%77.278314,20666.7%25.0%
42.86%77.18079,55950.0%33.3%
42.86%77.71,03314,55950.0%40.0%
28.57%76.91,03112,81350.0%0.0%
66.67%67.776510,01960.0%100.0%
66.67%66.986611,09566.7%66.7%
16.67%67.499712,9910.0%25.0%
66.67%66.596914,177100.0%60.0%
83.33%67.186611,27666.7%100.0%
66.67%67.395614,7330.0%80.0%
33.33%66.490012,16533.3%33.3%
20.00%56.01,16110,9190.0%33.3%
60.00%57.375711,22066.7%50.0%
80.00%56.460911,646100.0%66.7%
40.00%56.79449,42733.3%50.0%

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Ryze vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ryze do against Vex in League of Legends?

Ryze wins the Ryze 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 28 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Ryze do against Vex in the early game?

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

How does Ryze do against Vex in the late game?

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

Who wins the Ryze vs Vex matchup?

Ryze wins the matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Ryze is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 28 games analyzed.

What is the best Ryze build against Vex?

The best Ryze build against Vex includes Rod of Ages, Seraph's Embrace, Actualizer 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 Ryze runes against Vex?

The best Ryze runes against Vex use the Sorcery primary tree with Resolve secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Ryze vs Vex matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Ryze counter Vex?

Yes, Ryze has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 50.0% win rate. Ryze slightly edges out Vex in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Ryze against Vex?

When playing Ryze 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.