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

Vexvs Hwei

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 17, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Hwei is a very close matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 50.0% win rate (+0.0%) over Hwei based on 48 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Hwei scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Hwei 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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Hwei - 50.0% win rateHwei(50.0%)
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: 48
50.0%
Win Rate
50.0%
6.0
CS / min
6.5
798
DMG / min
874
10,901
Gold / game
10,995
110
Heal / min
89
473
DMG Mitigated / min
347
1.0
CC / min
0.9
55.6%
Early Game WR
44.4%
42.9%
Late Game WR
57.1%

Vex vs Hwei Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Hwei matchup is essentially a coin-flip matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 48 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. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Hwei outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Hwei reaches their power spikes, while Hwei should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Vex leads by 148 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
6.0Vex
6.5Hwei
Hwei edges out Vex by 0.4 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 6 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Hwei.
Damage
798Vex
874Hwei
Hwei deals 77 more champion damage per minute than Vex. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Vex choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Hwei's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,901Vex
10,995Hwei
Vex and Hwei generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 94 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.0Vex
0.9Hwei
Both Vex and Hwei provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.1s/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
583Vex
435Hwei
Vex heals and mitigates 148 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 has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Vex the best chance to compete 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
55.6%
+11.1% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex55.6%
Hwei early game win rateHwei44.4%
Late Game
Hwei
57.1%
+14.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex42.9%
Hwei late game win rateHwei57.1%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 55.6% win rate — a 11.1 percentage point lead over Hwei. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Hwei is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 57.1% win rate — 14.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Hwei, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Vex must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Hwei reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Hwei survives the laning phase without falling too far behind, the matchup flips in their favor. Dragon and Rift Herald control are pivotal — the team that secures early objectives can snowball or buy time to scale.

Best Vex Runes Against Hwei

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs HweiDomination
Dark Harvest - best Vex rune vs HweiCheap Shot - best Vex rune vs HweiSixth Sense - best Vex rune vs HweiUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Hwei
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs HweiSorcery
Gathering Storm - best Vex rune vs HweiManaflow Band - 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 26.7. 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 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 48 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Hwei in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Hwei with a 55.6% win rate versus 44.4%. 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, Hwei takes over the Vex vs Hwei matchup with a 57.1% win rate compared to 42.9%. Hwei 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 26.7. The 0.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is slightly favored in this lane matchup based on 48 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 40.0% 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 26.7 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.