Taric - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.4%
Pick Rate
0.7%

Taricvs Vex

BSupportTank
Patch26.10
Matches1,627,927
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Taric vs Vex is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Taric wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Taric scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Taric build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Taric vs Vex matchup.

Taric Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Taric 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 - 80.0% win rateVex(80.0%)
Taric - 80.0% win rate in this matchup
Taric
80.0% WR
VS
Vex vs Taric matchup - 20.0% win rate
Vex
20.0% WR

Who Wins the Taric vs Vex Matchup?

Taric wins the Taric vs Vex matchup
Winner
Taric
Matches: 5
80.0%
Win Rate
20.0%
1.1
CS / min
2.0
253
DMG / min
797
10,806
Gold / game
11,709
469
Heal / min
60
1,073
DMG Mitigated / min
439
1.3
CC / min
1.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
100.0%
Late Game WR
0.0%

Taric vs Vex Matchup Summary

The Taric vs Vex matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Taric wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, giving Taric a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Taric outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Taric reaches their power spikes, while Taric should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Vex leads by 544 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Taric 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.

Taric vs Vex Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Taric in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.1Taric
2.0Vex
Vex significantly out-farms Taric by 0.9 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 14 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Vex a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Taric players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
253Taric
797Vex
Vex heavily out-damages Taric by 544 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Taric 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
10,806Taric
11,709Vex
Vex generates a commanding 903 more gold per game than Taric. This substantial economic advantage means Vex consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Taric should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Taric
1.2Vex
Both Taric 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
1,541Taric
499Vex
Taric vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,042 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Taric 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 Taric Build Against Vex

Plated Steelcaps is the optimal boots choice against Vex, providing the mobility and stats Taric needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Taric against Vex are Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter and Frozen Heart. This combination gives Taric an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 2 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 Taric vs Vex matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Taric early game win rateTaric0.0%
Vex early game win rateVex100.0%
Late Game
Taric
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Taric late game win rateTaric100.0%
Vex late game win rateVex0.0%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 100.0% win rate — a 100.0 percentage point lead over Taric. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Taric is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Taric, 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 Taric reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Taric 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 Taric Runes Against Vex

Inspiration rune tree - Taric primary runes vs VexInspiration
Glacial Augment - best Taric rune vs VexMagical Footwear - best Taric rune vs VexBiscuit Delivery - best Taric rune vs VexCosmic Insight - best Taric rune vs Vex
Precision rune tree - Taric secondary runes vs VexPrecision
Legend: Haste - best Taric rune vs VexPresence of Mind - best Taric rune vs Vex
100.0% WR

Running Inspiration primary with Precision secondary allows Taric to press their advantage against Vex, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


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

Taric 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
49.44%891.22308,78241.2%54.5%
50.00%781.22628,42355.6%45.2%
51.47%681.22857,89058.3%43.8%
49.25%671.22928,34148.6%50.0%
38.89%541.32478,44340.9%37.5%
53.85%521.22179,00357.1%51.6%
54.90%511.22248,72942.9%63.3%
46.81%471.32538,38130.0%59.3%
34.78%461.32298,58220.0%46.1%
47.37%381.32789,00135.7%54.2%
50.00%381.12778,57144.4%55.0%
43.24%371.22617,93838.9%47.4%
43.24%371.33008,21430.0%58.8%
59.46%371.22598,48172.2%47.4%
51.35%371.23469,06450.0%52.4%
48.39%311.23158,73953.3%43.8%
46.67%301.22328,19743.8%50.0%
58.62%291.22529,48671.4%54.5%
57.14%281.23018,00957.1%57.1%
42.86%281.32328,93725.0%56.3%
64.29%281.22198,93954.5%70.6%
44.00%251.32068,42623.1%66.7%
20.83%241.32517,48429.4%0.0%
50.00%221.32177,72469.2%22.2%
61.90%211.12078,49060.0%63.6%
60.00%201.32378,77683.3%50.0%
44.44%181.42327,54271.4%27.3%
55.56%181.12909,11950.0%60.0%
68.75%161.63269,66157.1%77.8%
50.00%161.42398,90636.4%80.0%
50.00%161.42557,82637.5%62.5%
53.33%151.12588,06137.5%71.4%
50.00%141.32618,07450.0%50.0%
61.54%131.12459,62550.0%66.7%
54.55%110.744710,69540.0%66.7%
40.00%101.82388,06628.6%66.7%
33.33%91.52668,97933.3%33.3%
55.56%91.32577,28575.0%40.0%
55.56%91.22688,42225.0%80.0%
37.50%81.13157,92633.3%40.0%
71.43%70.63939,841100.0%33.3%
14.29%71.133711,34133.3%0.0%
14.29%71.51955,5470.0%33.3%
42.86%73.93547,8220.0%100.0%
42.86%70.83608,14750.0%0.0%
66.67%60.861713,758100.0%60.0%
50.00%61.32699,05125.0%100.0%
50.00%60.53839,29250.0%0.0%
16.67%60.93248,08633.3%0.0%
80.00%51.125310,8060.0%100.0%
60.00%51.425110,163100.0%33.3%
60.00%51.91888,13466.7%50.0%
60.00%53.128510,32850.0%66.7%

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Taric vs Vex - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Taric do against Vex in League of Legends?

Taric wins the Taric vs Vex matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.10.

How does Taric do against Vex in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Taric with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Taric do against Vex in the late game?

In the late game, Taric takes over the Taric vs Vex matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Taric scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Taric vs Vex matchup?

Taric wins the matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Taric is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Taric build against Vex?

The best Taric build against Vex includes Locket of the Iron Solari, Fimbulwinter, Frozen Heart with Plated Steelcaps. 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 Taric runes against Vex?

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

Does Taric counter Vex?

Yes, Taric has a favorable matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate. Taric strongly counters Vex in lane based on current patch 26.10 data.

How do I play Taric against Vex?

When playing Taric 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.