Ryze - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
46.8%
Pick Rate
1.3%

Ryzevs Vex

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

Ryze vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.14. Ryze wins with a 53.3% win rate (+6.7%) over Vex based on 15 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 - 53.3% win rate in this matchup
Ryze
53.3% WR
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Vex vs Ryze matchup - 46.7% win rate
Vex
46.7% WR

Who Wins the Ryze vs Vex Matchup?

Ryze wins the Ryze vs Vex matchup
Winner
Ryze
Matches: 15
53.3%
Win Rate
46.7%
7.4
CS / min
6.6
789
DMG / min
959
12,159
Gold / game
11,974
190
Heal / min
109
676
DMG Mitigated / min
492
0.8
CC / min
1.0
57.1%
Early Game WR
42.9%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Ryze vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Ryze vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 15 recent matches analyzed, Ryze wins with a 53.3% win rate compared to Vex's 46.7%, giving Ryze a 6.7 percentage point advantage. Ryze 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 sustain, where Ryze leads by 265 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Ryze 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.

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
7.4Ryze
6.6Vex
Ryze significantly out-farms Vex by 0.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 13 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
789Ryze
959Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Ryze by 170 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Ryze 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
12,159Ryze
11,974Vex
Ryze and Vex generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 185 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
0.8Ryze
1.0Vex
Both Ryze 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
866Ryze
601Vex
Ryze vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 265 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

Chainlaced Crushers 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 achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 4 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing 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
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Ryze early game win rateRyze57.1%
Vex early game win rateVex42.9%
Late Game
Ryze
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Ryze late game win rateRyze50.0%
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%

Ryze dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 57.1% win rate — a 14.3 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Ryze 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 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.

Ryze 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 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
33.3% WR

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


Ryze matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.14. 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 26.14
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
43.10%586.690211,54645.5%41.7%
44.00%507.383912,58031.8%53.6%
38.78%496.690012,85327.3%42.1%
36.96%467.383810,69952.4%24.0%
39.13%466.783510,34036.4%41.7%
47.62%426.699912,42857.1%42.9%
63.41%416.581011,48282.3%50.0%
45.71%357.281312,67025.0%56.5%
54.29%357.198812,61233.3%65.2%
51.52%337.082711,28657.1%47.4%
54.55%337.080912,59554.5%54.5%
56.25%327.481912,78362.5%54.2%
40.74%277.197212,12230.0%47.1%
57.69%267.392811,40053.9%61.5%
44.00%257.51,15013,48766.7%36.8%
44.00%256.786911,17050.0%40.0%
45.45%227.21,04810,36746.1%44.4%
42.86%217.180913,71650.0%41.2%
35.00%206.681911,37957.1%23.1%
31.58%196.575411,0950.0%50.0%
68.42%197.381612,15060.0%71.4%
52.94%176.487712,38742.9%60.0%
41.18%176.892712,04542.9%40.0%
41.18%176.91,06512,27914.3%60.0%
62.50%167.298312,78157.1%66.7%
53.33%157.478912,15957.1%50.0%
53.33%157.592013,71760.0%50.0%
40.00%156.788810,10642.9%37.5%
33.33%156.996313,20340.0%30.0%
40.00%157.378410,20144.4%33.3%
33.33%156.683213,09050.0%27.3%
60.00%157.11,06913,11571.4%50.0%
35.71%147.879011,34050.0%30.0%
50.00%147.679611,59357.1%42.9%
57.14%147.775211,53162.5%50.0%
23.08%137.490312,38320.0%25.0%
50.00%126.91,05410,29350.0%50.0%
16.67%126.66699,11820.0%14.3%
54.55%116.571710,22371.4%25.0%
40.00%107.51,02513,04450.0%37.5%
50.00%107.39589,68166.7%25.0%
55.56%97.587012,783100.0%42.9%
55.56%96.71,12912,87375.0%40.0%
88.89%97.797612,934100.0%83.3%
33.33%97.086510,80566.7%16.7%
37.50%86.863212,5480.0%42.9%
62.50%87.778810,48280.0%33.3%
50.00%87.41,12315,433100.0%42.9%
37.50%87.692211,7690.0%50.0%
62.50%86.587113,2730.0%71.4%
50.00%87.393418,2800.0%50.0%
42.86%77.91,07110,07560.0%0.0%
57.14%77.398411,8060.0%80.0%
28.57%75.76399,91750.0%20.0%
57.14%77.61,19510,99250.0%66.7%
0.00%76.386410,0760.0%0.0%
28.57%77.084611,62933.3%25.0%
66.67%67.31,13411,776100.0%50.0%
16.67%66.882815,2510.0%16.7%
16.67%67.166011,6430.0%25.0%
50.00%67.378511,27933.3%66.7%
100.00%57.589011,817100.0%100.0%
20.00%56.674911,77133.3%0.0%

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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 53.3% win rate compared to Vex's 46.7%, a 6.7 percentage point difference. This data is based on 15 recent ranked games in patch 26.14.

How does Ryze do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Ryze has the advantage against Vex with a 57.1% win rate versus 42.9%. 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 53.3% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.14. The 6.7 percentage point advantage means Ryze is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 15 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 Chainlaced Crushers. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 33.3% 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 53.3% win rate. Ryze strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.14 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.