Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vexvs Caitlyn

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Caitlyn is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Caitlyn wins with a 100.0% win rate (+100.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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
Caitlyn - 0.0% win rateCaitlyn(0.0%)
Vex - 0.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
0.0% WR
VS
Caitlyn vs Vex matchup - 100.0% win rate
Caitlyn
100.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Caitlyn Matchup?

Caitlyn wins the Vex vs Caitlyn matchup
Winner
Caitlyn
Matches: 5
0.0%
Win Rate
100.0%
5.3
CS / min
7.1
1,018
DMG / min
902
13,509
Gold / game
16,830
118
Heal / min
154
538
DMG Mitigated / min
396
1.2
CC / min
0.7
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Vex vs Caitlyn Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Caitlyn matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Caitlyn wins with a 100.0% win rate compared to Vex's 0.0%, giving Caitlyn a 100.0 percentage point advantage. Caitlyn 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 crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.6s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Caitlyn in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.3Vex
7.1Caitlyn
Caitlyn significantly out-farms Vex by 1.8 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 28 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Caitlyn 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
1,018Vex
902Caitlyn
Vex heavily out-damages Caitlyn by 116 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Caitlyn 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
13,509Vex
16,830Caitlyn
Caitlyn generates a commanding 3,321 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Caitlyn consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Vex should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.2Vex
0.7Caitlyn
Vex provides 0.6 seconds more crowd control per minute than Caitlyn, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
657Vex
550Caitlyn
Vex heals and mitigates 106 more damage per minute than Caitlyn, providing moderate extra durability. This sustain edge allows Vex to stay in lane longer between recalls and gradually win extended wars of attrition. Consider building early grievous wounds if playing Caitlyn.

Best Vex Build Against Caitlyn

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Caitlyn, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Caitlyn are Luden's Echo, Stormsurge and Shadowflame. 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 Caitlyn matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Caitlyn early game win rateCaitlyn100.0%
Late Game
Caitlyn
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex0.0%
Caitlyn late game win rateCaitlyn100.0%

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Caitlyn is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Caitlyn, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Caitlyn 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 Caitlyn

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs CaitlynDomination
Dark Harvest - best Vex rune vs CaitlynTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs CaitlynGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs CaitlynUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Caitlyn
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs CaitlynSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs CaitlynTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Caitlyn
0.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Caitlyn 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
54.43%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 Caitlyn - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Caitlyn in League of Legends?

Caitlyn wins the Vex vs Caitlyn matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to Vex's 0.0%, a 100.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Caitlyn in the early game?

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

How does Vex do against Caitlyn in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vex vs Caitlyn matchup?

Caitlyn wins the matchup against Vex with a 100.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 100.0 percentage point advantage means Caitlyn is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Caitlyn?

The best Vex build against Caitlyn includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Vex runes against Caitlyn?

The best Vex runes against Caitlyn use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 0.0% win rate in the Vex vs Caitlyn matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Caitlyn?

No, Vex struggles against Caitlyn with only a 0.0% win rate. Caitlyn has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Caitlyn's lead.

How do I play Vex against Caitlyn?

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