Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.4%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Hwei

AMage
Patch26.11
Matches677,761
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 1, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Hwei is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Vex wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Hwei based on 36 games. Vex 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 Hwei matchup.

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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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Vex - 50.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
50.0% WR
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Hwei vs Vex matchup - 50.0% win rate
Hwei
50.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Hwei Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Hwei matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 36
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
5.8
CS / min
6.3
837
DMG / min
983
12,262
Gold / game
12,659
103
Heal / min
91
491
DMG Mitigated / min
399
0.9
CC / min
0.9
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Vex vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Hwei matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 36 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 50.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 50.0%, giving Vex a 0.0 percentage point advantage. Vex holds a slight edge in both the early and late game, but the margins are thin enough that individual skill and jungle attention will often determine the outcome. Hwei can still find windows through outplays and team coordination. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vex leads by 103 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex has a statistical edge, but the margin is close enough that respecting Hwei's strengths is important. Trade when cooldowns are favorable, track the enemy jungler, and build toward your strongest item spikes to convert the slight advantage into a decisive lead. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Vex vs Hwei Laning Phase Breakdown

Hwei wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

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

Farming
5.8Vex
6.3Hwei
Hwei edges out Vex by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
837Vex
983Hwei
Hwei heavily out-damages Vex by 146 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Vex should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Hwei's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
12,262Vex
12,659Hwei
Hwei earns 397 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 Hwei slightly faster item completions.
Utility
0.9Vex
0.9Hwei
Both Vex and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.0s/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
594Vex
491Hwei
Vex heals and mitigates 103 more damage per minute than Hwei, 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 Hwei.

Best Vex Build Against Hwei

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Hwei, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Hwei 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 75.0% win rate across 8 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Hwei. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Hwei matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Hwei early game win rateHwei50.0%
Late Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex50.0%
Hwei late game win rateHwei50.0%

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

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Vex at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Hwei. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

This matchup is remarkably even at every stage of the game. Neither Vex nor Hwei has a phase-specific advantage, making this a pure skill matchup where individual mechanics, decision-making, and team coordination determine the outcome.

Best Vex Runes Against Hwei

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs HweiDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs HweiTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs HweiGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs HweiUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs HweiTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Hwei
100.0% WR

The Domination primary with Sorcery secondary combination helps Vex maximize their potential in this closely contested matchup, providing the right mix of offensive and defensive tools to edge out Hwei.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.11. 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 26.11
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.35%1386.087111,27749.1%58.2%
49.26%1366.392910,97350.0%48.6%
45.69%1166.187811,92446.7%45.1%
49.11%1125.889211,32349.1%49.1%
51.89%1065.997511,30764.0%41.1%
52.94%1026.092510,96053.7%52.1%
42.55%945.891712,32756.7%35.9%
40.45%895.681311,08938.1%42.5%
44.87%786.294811,47628.1%56.5%
49.35%776.183811,14353.1%46.7%
57.33%756.090612,60346.1%63.3%
54.55%665.797911,50354.8%54.3%
43.55%626.21,01911,51754.5%37.5%
41.38%585.888712,42440.9%41.7%
59.65%576.096012,35860.9%58.8%
49.02%515.81,06812,14835.0%58.1%
49.02%515.684911,00259.1%41.4%
47.06%516.192112,12150.0%44.8%
40.00%506.496311,92436.8%41.9%
45.65%465.878310,55254.2%36.4%
61.90%426.294011,96360.0%63.6%
53.66%415.787011,02642.1%63.6%
38.46%396.185211,33936.8%40.0%
51.35%376.292011,12673.3%36.4%
62.16%376.21,04313,03762.5%61.9%
50.00%365.883712,26250.0%50.0%
64.71%345.797912,36180.0%58.3%
45.45%336.289010,03157.9%28.6%
53.33%306.294712,81780.0%40.0%
44.83%296.397711,15046.7%42.9%
55.56%276.61,08712,33455.6%55.6%
55.56%275.899412,98744.4%61.1%
57.69%266.197612,43660.0%56.3%
46.15%266.599112,37066.7%35.3%
65.38%266.293511,37775.0%57.1%
52.00%256.296111,35146.7%60.0%
58.33%246.01,03614,28971.4%52.9%
52.63%196.388510,32661.5%33.3%
44.44%186.091611,10733.3%50.0%
44.44%186.281910,88045.5%42.9%
52.94%176.191013,20975.0%46.1%
56.25%166.11,03212,39585.7%33.3%
64.29%145.57979,53755.6%80.0%
50.00%144.885310,86240.0%55.6%
41.67%125.666610,67420.0%57.1%
58.33%126.494112,30750.0%62.5%
63.64%116.297113,08250.0%66.7%
20.00%106.588912,23825.0%16.7%
55.56%95.791012,05566.7%50.0%
22.22%96.38479,39833.3%0.0%
66.67%96.48239,20680.0%50.0%
37.50%85.31,02513,0430.0%42.9%
12.50%84.867810,78225.0%0.0%
37.50%86.21,02810,56940.0%33.3%
75.00%85.51,02514,31466.7%80.0%
50.00%85.381413,00633.3%60.0%
50.00%85.691012,2130.0%80.0%
57.14%75.185913,514100.0%50.0%
42.86%72.68349,19050.0%33.3%
28.57%75.393011,8980.0%33.3%
42.86%76.278510,62533.3%50.0%
42.86%75.590913,38150.0%33.3%
66.67%64.777210,825100.0%60.0%
66.67%66.190413,4270.0%80.0%
66.67%65.41,27112,071100.0%50.0%
100.00%55.21,03215,077100.0%100.0%
60.00%56.21,14212,571100.0%33.3%
40.00%56.38939,00433.3%50.0%
40.00%56.47224,47425.0%100.0%
40.00%55.11,37313,7160.0%66.7%
20.00%52.264710,4350.0%33.3%

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Vex vs Hwei - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Hwei in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Vex vs Hwei matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to Hwei's 50.0%, a 0.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 36 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.

How does Vex do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Hwei 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 Hwei in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Hwei matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Hwei matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Hwei with a 50.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 36 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Hwei?

The best Vex build against Hwei includes Luden's Echo, Stormsurge, Shadowflame with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 75.0% 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 Hwei?

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

Does Vex counter Hwei?

Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Hwei with a 50.0% win rate. Vex slightly edges out Hwei in lane based on current patch 26.11 data.

How do I play Vex against Hwei?

When playing Vex against Hwei, 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.