Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.6%
Pick Rate
1.8%

Vexvs Akali

CMage
Patch26.4
Matches974,630
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedFeb 27, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Akali is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Akali wins with a 52.9% win rate (+5.9%) over Vex based on 120 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 - 47.1% win rateAkali(47.1%)
Vex - 47.1% win rate in this matchup
Vex
47.1% WR
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Akali vs Vex matchup - 52.9% win rate
Akali
52.9% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Akali Matchup?

Akali wins the Vex vs Akali matchup
Winner
Akali
Matches: 120
47.1%
Win Rate
52.9%
6.3
CS / min
6.0
927
DMG / min
791
11,618
Gold / game
11,901
90
Heal / min
203
494
DMG Mitigated / min
596
1.1
CC / min
0.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
44.8%
Late Game WR
55.2%

Vex vs Akali Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Akali matchup is a moderate matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 120 recent matches analyzed, Akali wins with a 52.9% win rate compared to Vex's 47.1%, giving Akali a 5.9 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. While Akali is slightly favored, Vex can absolutely win this lane through smart trading patterns and wave management. Focus on playing around your cooldowns, conceding CS only when necessary, and capitalizing on Akali's mistakes. 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
6.3Vex
6.0Akali
Vex and Akali farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 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
927Vex
791Akali
Vex heavily out-damages Akali by 136 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
11,618Vex
11,901Akali
Vex and Akali generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 283 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
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
585Vex
799Akali
Akali vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 215 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, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build performs exceptionally well, achieving a 56.3% win rate across 16 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
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Akali early game win rateAkali50.0%
Late Game
Akali
55.2%
+10.4% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex44.8%
Akali late game win rateAkali55.2%

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

Akali is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 55.2% win rate — 10.4 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Akali, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

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
48.5% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Akali in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 26.4
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
52.19%2536.390611,61349.6%54.5%
43.80%2446.491411,70152.0%37.9%
57.05%1576.387011,98956.7%57.3%
59.60%1516.499812,02565.7%54.3%
42.74%1246.288811,64936.2%48.5%
47.06%1206.392711,61850.0%44.8%
52.14%1176.498312,48352.0%52.2%
41.35%1046.091411,70043.2%40.0%
37.62%1015.780411,12740.8%34.6%
46.43%846.395512,10940.5%51.1%
55.13%816.286512,03846.9%60.9%
60.76%796.199111,32066.7%55.0%
48.05%776.182911,80746.9%48.9%
45.33%756.294412,30962.5%32.6%
50.70%716.490212,29256.7%46.3%
44.12%686.283511,72253.6%37.5%
43.28%676.182511,82141.4%44.7%
58.21%676.089711,59954.8%61.1%
53.85%665.994511,85262.1%47.2%
43.75%645.991012,59337.5%47.5%
49.18%626.493612,71540.0%55.6%
45.00%605.872911,12927.3%55.3%
47.17%536.084811,44654.5%41.9%
58.70%466.498812,62470.0%50.0%
62.22%466.590311,54980.0%53.3%
52.27%446.188512,63755.6%50.0%
37.21%436.389311,49335.3%38.5%
57.89%386.378810,53847.6%70.6%
45.95%376.096612,43257.1%39.1%
55.56%366.281912,10452.9%57.9%
52.94%346.297411,99957.1%50.0%
58.82%345.998113,00576.9%47.6%
61.29%316.182010,66056.3%66.7%
56.67%306.194112,55972.7%47.4%
42.86%286.596712,08946.1%40.0%
40.00%266.290712,21754.5%28.6%
60.00%256.491812,16150.0%63.2%
66.67%245.895612,10175.0%62.5%
54.55%226.988310,16845.5%63.6%
50.00%225.787811,19950.0%50.0%
50.00%225.785310,30158.3%40.0%
40.00%216.087512,03525.0%50.0%
52.38%215.680310,09141.7%66.7%
40.00%206.790912,07750.0%30.0%
57.89%196.21,09312,58657.1%58.3%
50.00%185.880312,01542.9%54.5%
60.00%155.894011,35055.6%66.7%
46.67%155.788611,01242.9%50.0%
28.57%146.583511,60240.0%22.2%
57.14%146.784212,15971.4%42.9%
64.29%145.593011,90257.1%71.4%
50.00%146.590811,74433.3%62.5%
30.77%136.085911,74216.7%42.9%
20.00%106.21,03510,57916.7%25.0%
60.00%101.86869,65975.0%50.0%
50.00%106.399911,51457.1%33.3%
90.00%106.19549,76785.7%100.0%
44.44%96.178311,08960.0%25.0%
77.78%96.683311,25385.7%50.0%
33.33%96.16938,65733.3%33.3%
33.33%96.491610,74533.3%33.3%
50.00%86.985712,35225.0%75.0%
50.00%86.31,07410,06150.0%50.0%
62.50%85.482111,33266.7%60.0%
75.00%85.689110,64666.7%80.0%
37.50%85.574010,54033.3%40.0%
71.43%76.197113,7480.0%83.3%
42.86%75.16009,16142.9%0.0%
57.14%75.891512,357100.0%50.0%
28.57%75.879112,2510.0%33.3%
42.86%76.28998,7850.0%75.0%
83.33%66.495811,151100.0%75.0%
33.33%62.96349,13850.0%0.0%
50.00%65.473111,36050.0%50.0%
66.67%65.490612,039100.0%60.0%
60.00%55.883112,68450.0%66.7%
80.00%55.51,09717,2650.0%80.0%
40.00%56.675210,78650.0%0.0%
0.00%56.57177,0690.0%0.0%
60.00%56.278613,2170.0%75.0%
40.00%56.51,12612,81866.7%0.0%
40.00%55.298112,2660.0%50.0%
80.00%55.883013,633100.0%75.0%
80.00%52.48979,57966.7%100.0%
20.00%57.788915,8920.0%20.0%
20.00%54.691911,75950.0%0.0%
60.00%51.88009,42250.0%100.0%
75.00%55.891912,01150.0%100.0%
20.00%55.695612,41233.3%0.0%
100.00%56.01,20215,387100.0%100.0%
20.00%55.08759,8290.0%33.3%
40.00%53.76778,19350.0%0.0%
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Vex vs Akali - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Akali in League of Legends?

Akali wins the Vex vs Akali matchup with a 52.9% win rate compared to Vex's 47.1%, a 5.9 percentage point difference. This data is based on 120 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.

How does Vex do against Akali in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Akali with a 50.0% win rate versus 50.0%. 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 55.2% win rate compared to 44.8%. Akali scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Akali matchup?

Akali wins the matchup against Vex with a 52.9% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 5.9 percentage point advantage means Akali is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 120 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Akali?

The best Vex build against Akali includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 56.3% 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 48.5% win rate in the Vex vs Akali matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Akali?

No, Vex struggles against Akali with only a 47.1% win rate. Akali has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Akali's lead.

How do I play Vex against Akali?

When playing Vex against Akali, play cautiously and avoid Akali's power spikes. Look for jungle assistance and team-dependent plays since Akali has the statistical advantage at most stages. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.