Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.6%
Pick Rate
2.5%

Vexvs Alistar

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches311,655
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Alistar is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Alistar wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Alistar holds the advantage in both the early and late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Alistar 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.

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Alistar - 20.0% win rateAlistar(20.0%)
Vex - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
20.0% WR
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Alistar vs Vex matchup - 80.0% win rate
Alistar
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Alistar Matchup?

Alistar wins the Vex vs Alistar matchup
Winner
Alistar
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
2.5
CS / min
1.9
912
DMG / min
460
10,063
Gold / game
9,151
83
Heal / min
496
373
DMG Mitigated / min
1,232
1.2
CC / min
2.2
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vex vs Alistar Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Alistar matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Alistar wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, giving Alistar a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Alistar 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 Alistar leads by 1,272 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Alistar has a strong advantage in this matchup. Vex players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Alistar overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vex vs Alistar Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Alistar in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Alistar, 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
2.5Vex
1.9Alistar
Vex edges out Alistar by 0.6 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
912Vex
460Alistar
Vex heavily out-damages Alistar by 452 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Alistar 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
10,063Vex
9,151Alistar
Vex generates a commanding 912 more gold per game than Alistar. This substantial economic advantage means Vex consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Alistar should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Vex
2.2Alistar
Alistar brings significantly more crowd control than Vex, with 1.0 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Alistar far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Vex should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
456Vex
1,728Alistar
Alistar vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,272 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Alistar 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 Alistar

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Alistar, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Alistar are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Blackfire Torch. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Alistar matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Alistar
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Alistar early game win rateAlistar100.0%
Late Game
Alistar
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex33.3%
Alistar late game win rateAlistar66.7%

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

Alistar is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Alistar, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Alistar 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 Vex Runes Against Alistar

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs AlistarDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs AlistarTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs AlistarGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs AlistarUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Alistar
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs AlistarSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs AlistarTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Alistar
100.0% WR

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


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
54.26%946.395012,28250.0%57.1%
50.68%736.292811,41043.8%56.1%
42.42%666.190311,60736.7%47.2%
52.63%575.185512,52338.5%56.8%
53.57%565.987411,10757.9%51.4%
54.72%536.381411,82954.5%54.8%
56.86%516.51,02211,04264.3%47.8%
50.98%516.190011,40640.0%61.5%
49.02%515.993111,68041.7%55.6%
41.67%485.686812,42823.5%51.6%
60.42%485.892211,67765.0%57.1%
47.37%386.288211,68650.0%45.0%
68.42%385.81,07212,47068.8%68.2%
50.00%346.079711,18155.6%43.8%
54.55%335.578610,95457.1%52.6%
53.13%326.21,04912,88172.7%42.9%
37.50%326.293911,70531.3%43.8%
60.71%286.288212,46772.7%52.9%
39.29%285.890410,80853.3%23.1%
46.43%286.682712,53842.9%50.0%
42.31%266.298612,13369.2%15.4%
60.00%256.588911,28269.2%50.0%
45.45%225.786012,19340.0%50.0%
59.09%225.71,01912,51155.6%61.5%
52.38%217.098111,93057.1%42.9%
66.67%216.37979,57645.5%90.0%
35.00%206.172010,47730.0%40.0%
52.63%196.51,01512,28357.1%50.0%
57.89%195.986411,08270.0%44.4%
57.89%196.01,00813,64980.0%50.0%
41.18%175.91,02010,43936.4%50.0%
50.00%166.493810,49744.4%57.1%
37.50%166.787610,31250.0%16.7%
46.67%155.892111,03244.4%50.0%
53.33%156.61,00813,49450.0%55.6%
38.46%135.17629,14628.6%50.0%
23.08%135.299911,95150.0%18.2%
66.67%126.190912,526100.0%50.0%
36.36%116.39499,93750.0%20.0%
40.00%106.280410,35266.7%28.6%
37.50%84.784411,78325.0%50.0%
37.50%84.687611,28533.3%40.0%
75.00%86.395611,495100.0%50.0%
62.50%86.383910,99260.0%66.7%
71.43%75.266311,831100.0%60.0%
28.57%76.692110,40866.7%0.0%
57.14%74.484011,78950.0%60.0%
50.00%65.71,06211,0090.0%75.0%
50.00%65.794111,6110.0%75.0%
50.00%67.497111,06433.3%66.7%
66.67%66.86199,995100.0%33.3%
33.33%62.15258,7010.0%50.0%
80.00%52.17299,69050.0%100.0%
40.00%54.299512,9470.0%40.0%
60.00%56.21,02910,91550.0%66.7%
60.00%55.592011,565100.0%33.3%
20.00%56.391211,5640.0%33.3%
20.00%52.591210,0630.0%33.3%

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Vex vs Alistar - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Alistar in League of Legends?

Alistar wins the Vex vs Alistar 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 26.7.

How does Vex do against Alistar in the early game?

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

How does Vex do against Alistar in the late game?

In the late game, Alistar takes over the Vex vs Alistar matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Alistar scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Alistar matchup?

Alistar wins the matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Alistar is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Alistar?

The best Vex build against Alistar includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Blackfire Torch with Sorcerer's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vex runes against Alistar?

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

Does Vex counter Alistar?

No, Vex struggles against Alistar with only a 20.0% win rate. Alistar has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Alistar's lead.

How do I play Vex against Alistar?

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