Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.7%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vexvs Akali

SMage
Patch26.7
Matches508,082
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 14, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 53.2% win rate (+6.4%) over Akali based on 94 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Akali scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Akali matchup.

Vex Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Vex 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
Akali - 53.2% win rateAkali(53.2%)
Vex - 53.2% win rate in this matchup
Vex
53.2% WR
VS
Akali vs Vex matchup - 46.8% win rate
Akali
46.8% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Akali Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Akali matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 94
53.2%
Win Rate
46.8%
6.0
CS / min
5.9
933
DMG / min
844
11,402
Gold / game
11,890
92
Heal / min
206
458
DMG Mitigated / min
613
1.1
CC / min
0.1
59.0%
Early Game WR
41.0%
49.1%
Late Game WR
50.9%

Vex vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Akali matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 94 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 53.2% win rate compared to Akali's 46.8%, giving Vex a 6.4 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Akali outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Akali reaches their power spikes, while Akali should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 1.0s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex players can confidently pick into Akali and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Akali away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vex vs Akali Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Akali in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.0Vex
5.9Akali
Vex and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
933Vex
844Akali
Vex heavily out-damages Akali by 89 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Akali 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
11,402Vex
11,890Akali
Akali earns 488 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 Akali slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.1Vex
0.1Akali
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Akali, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Akali should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
549Vex
819Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 269 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Akali 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 Vex Build Against Akali

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Akali, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Akali are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Rabadon's Deathcap. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 66.7% win rate across 3 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Akali. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Akali matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
59.0%
+17.9% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex59.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali41.0%
Late Game
Akali
50.9%
+1.8% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex49.1%
Akali late game win rateAkali50.9%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 59.0% win rate — a 17.9 percentage point lead over Akali. This lopsided early game means Vex 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 Akali at 50.9% win rate — only 1.8 points ahead of Vex. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

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

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs AkaliDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs AkaliTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs AkaliGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs AkaliUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Akali
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs AkaliSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs AkaliTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Akali
48.1% WR

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


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Vex'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 Vex build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Vex matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.43%1586.390711,97953.3%55.4%
49.25%1346.492311,72936.2%59.2%
41.90%1056.087211,38939.5%43.5%
53.19%946.093311,40259.0%49.1%
56.67%905.484912,08554.8%57.6%
55.06%896.31,01711,59753.5%56.5%
50.00%806.196811,63247.2%52.3%
51.90%796.383212,02154.5%50.0%
39.19%745.782611,78731.0%44.4%
47.95%736.190411,44742.5%54.5%
61.19%675.993611,93664.3%59.0%
43.94%665.774410,82350.0%39.5%
55.74%616.285311,36558.1%53.3%
66.04%535.81,02812,43468.4%64.7%
50.00%506.381311,93143.5%55.6%
38.78%496.389411,28337.0%40.9%
50.00%486.079810,90155.6%42.9%
56.25%486.390012,82657.1%55.6%
54.35%466.01,04012,83166.7%48.4%
57.14%426.583911,14057.9%56.5%
50.00%426.181411,52250.0%50.0%
35.71%425.988610,60044.0%23.5%
48.72%396.595211,27445.5%52.9%
63.16%386.282710,98356.3%68.2%
56.76%375.983811,24456.3%57.1%
48.65%376.297412,49564.7%35.0%
41.67%365.587211,53537.5%45.0%
44.44%365.782111,49741.2%47.4%
61.76%345.998513,28775.0%57.7%
64.52%315.81,02312,08257.1%70.6%
50.00%306.398511,76853.9%47.1%
46.43%286.192210,28537.5%58.3%
37.04%276.098310,63235.3%40.0%
33.33%246.693011,16042.9%20.0%
52.17%236.362510,44060.0%46.1%
50.00%226.61,03413,49450.0%50.0%
55.00%206.093311,74687.5%33.3%
31.58%195.597312,41266.7%25.0%
55.56%186.485810,93085.7%36.4%
38.89%185.48099,55640.0%37.5%
46.67%155.082410,20944.4%50.0%
42.86%146.094310,48157.1%28.6%
53.85%135.080711,92040.0%62.5%
54.55%117.31,08312,23940.0%66.7%
10.00%106.193211,44716.7%0.0%
70.00%106.184211,04166.7%75.0%
55.56%96.377311,25675.0%40.0%
66.67%96.391211,18480.0%50.0%
55.56%95.71,03911,31725.0%80.0%
55.56%94.387411,74950.0%57.1%
37.50%86.489010,75566.7%20.0%
50.00%85.51,16712,60566.7%40.0%
25.00%85.91,01513,3060.0%33.3%
62.50%85.795511,64250.0%75.0%
62.50%81.96989,52233.3%80.0%
57.14%75.793612,0090.0%80.0%
42.86%75.61,02412,38266.7%25.0%
42.86%76.195112,3240.0%75.0%
28.57%72.25828,9940.0%40.0%
28.57%75.567010,59150.0%20.0%
83.33%61.773410,32066.7%100.0%
50.00%66.01,09210,93950.0%50.0%
83.33%65.591911,65675.0%100.0%
50.00%63.95689,55250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.595611,949100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.81,07812,4390.0%50.0%
0.00%64.462510,3030.0%0.0%
40.00%55.578510,32433.3%50.0%
40.00%52.57899,74766.7%0.0%
40.00%56.41,11514,54250.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,12311,634100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.95187,85125.0%100.0%
80.00%55.91,07711,31066.7%100.0%
60.00%52.285911,65150.0%66.7%
60.00%55.592011,565100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.31,25614,3880.0%100.0%
0.00%55.31,01813,5090.0%0.0%
20.00%52.591210,0630.0%33.3%
20.00%55.885610,30050.0%0.0%

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Vex vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Akali in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Vex vs Akali matchup with a 53.2% win rate compared to Akali's 46.8%, a 6.4 percentage point difference. This data is based on 94 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Akali with a 59.0% win rate versus 41.0%. Vex players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vex do against Akali in the late game?

In the late game, Akali takes over the Vex vs Akali matchup with a 50.9% win rate compared to 49.1%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Akali matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Akali with a 53.2% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 6.4 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 94 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Akali?

The best Vex build against Akali includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Rabadon's Deathcap 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 Vex runes against Akali?

The best Vex runes against Akali use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 48.1% win rate in the Vex vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Akali?

Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Akali with a 53.2% win rate. Vex strongly counters Akali in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vex against Akali?

When playing Vex against Akali, 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.