Vexvs Illaoi
Vex vs Illaoi is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Illaoi wins the early laning phase while Vex scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Illaoi 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.
Who Wins the Vex vs Illaoi Matchup?
Vex vs Illaoi Matchup Summary
The Vex vs Illaoi matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Illaoi wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Illaoi a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Illaoi controls the early laning stage, but Vex outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Illaoi needs to press advantages before Vex reaches their power spikes, while Vex should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 1.2s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Illaoi 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 Illaoi 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 Illaoi Laning Phase Breakdown
Illaoi is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Illaoi holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vex25.0%
Illaoi75.0%Vex100.0%Illaoi0.0%Illaoi dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 75.0% win rate — a 50.0 percentage point lead over Vex. This lopsided early game means Illaoi can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.
Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Illaoi. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
This matchup features a dramatic power shift: Illaoi must aggressively press their early advantage and close out the game before Vex reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Vex 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 Illaoi
Domination
Sorcery
The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Illaoi in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.
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.
Opponent | Win Rate | Matches | CS/min | DMG/min | Gold/game | Early WR | Late WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54.35% | 138 | 6.0 | 871 | 11,277 | 49.1% | 58.2% | |
| 49.26% | 136 | 6.3 | 929 | 10,973 | 50.0% | 48.6% | |
| 45.69% | 116 | 6.1 | 878 | 11,924 | 46.7% | 45.1% | |
| 49.11% | 112 | 5.8 | 892 | 11,323 | 49.1% | 49.1% | |
| 51.89% | 106 | 5.9 | 975 | 11,307 | 64.0% | 41.1% | |
| 52.94% | 102 | 6.0 | 925 | 10,960 | 53.7% | 52.1% | |
| 42.55% | 94 | 5.8 | 917 | 12,327 | 56.7% | 35.9% | |
| 40.45% | 89 | 5.6 | 813 | 11,089 | 38.1% | 42.5% | |
| 44.87% | 78 | 6.2 | 948 | 11,476 | 28.1% | 56.5% | |
| 49.35% | 77 | 6.1 | 838 | 11,143 | 53.1% | 46.7% | |
| 57.33% | 75 | 6.0 | 906 | 12,603 | 46.1% | 63.3% | |
| 54.55% | 66 | 5.7 | 979 | 11,503 | 54.8% | 54.3% | |
| 43.55% | 62 | 6.2 | 1,019 | 11,517 | 54.5% | 37.5% | |
| 41.38% | 58 | 5.8 | 887 | 12,424 | 40.9% | 41.7% | |
| 59.65% | 57 | 6.0 | 960 | 12,358 | 60.9% | 58.8% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 5.8 | 1,068 | 12,148 | 35.0% | 58.1% | |
| 49.02% | 51 | 5.6 | 849 | 11,002 | 59.1% | 41.4% | |
| 47.06% | 51 | 6.1 | 921 | 12,121 | 50.0% | 44.8% | |
| 40.00% | 50 | 6.4 | 963 | 11,924 | 36.8% | 41.9% | |
| 45.65% | 46 | 5.8 | 783 | 10,552 | 54.2% | 36.4% | |
| 61.90% | 42 | 6.2 | 940 | 11,963 | 60.0% | 63.6% | |
| 53.66% | 41 | 5.7 | 870 | 11,026 | 42.1% | 63.6% | |
| 38.46% | 39 | 6.1 | 852 | 11,339 | 36.8% | 40.0% | |
| 51.35% | 37 | 6.2 | 920 | 11,126 | 73.3% | 36.4% | |
| 62.16% | 37 | 6.2 | 1,043 | 13,037 | 62.5% | 61.9% | |
| 50.00% | 36 | 5.8 | 837 | 12,262 | 50.0% | 50.0% | |
| 64.71% | 34 | 5.7 | 979 | 12,361 | 80.0% | 58.3% | |
| 45.45% | 33 | 6.2 | 890 | 10,031 | 57.9% | 28.6% | |
| 53.33% | 30 | 6.2 | 947 | 12,817 | 80.0% | 40.0% | |
| 44.83% | 29 | 6.3 | 977 | 11,150 | 46.7% | 42.9% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 6.6 | 1,087 | 12,334 | 55.6% | 55.6% | |
| 55.56% | 27 | 5.8 | 994 | 12,987 | 44.4% | 61.1% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.1 | 976 | 12,436 | 60.0% | 56.3% | |
| 46.15% | 26 | 6.5 | 991 | 12,370 | 66.7% | 35.3% | |
| 65.38% | 26 | 6.2 | 935 | 11,377 | 75.0% | 57.1% | |
| 52.00% | 25 | 6.2 | 961 | 11,351 | 46.7% | 60.0% | |
| 58.33% | 24 | 6.0 | 1,036 | 14,289 | 71.4% | 52.9% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 6.3 | 885 | 10,326 | 61.5% | 33.3% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.0 | 916 | 11,107 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 44.44% | 18 | 6.2 | 819 | 10,880 | 45.5% | 42.9% | |
| 52.94% | 17 | 6.1 | 910 | 13,209 | 75.0% | 46.1% | |
| 56.25% | 16 | 6.1 | 1,032 | 12,395 | 85.7% | 33.3% | |
| 64.29% | 14 | 5.5 | 797 | 9,537 | 55.6% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 14 | 4.8 | 853 | 10,862 | 40.0% | 55.6% | |
| 41.67% | 12 | 5.6 | 666 | 10,674 | 20.0% | 57.1% | |
| 58.33% | 12 | 6.4 | 941 | 12,307 | 50.0% | 62.5% | |
| 63.64% | 11 | 6.2 | 971 | 13,082 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 889 | 12,238 | 25.0% | 16.7% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.7 | 910 | 12,055 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 22.22% | 9 | 6.3 | 847 | 9,398 | 33.3% | 0.0% | |
| 66.67% | 9 | 6.4 | 823 | 9,206 | 80.0% | 50.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 5.3 | 1,025 | 13,043 | 0.0% | 42.9% | |
| 12.50% | 8 | 4.8 | 678 | 10,782 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 37.50% | 8 | 6.2 | 1,028 | 10,569 | 40.0% | 33.3% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.5 | 1,025 | 14,314 | 66.7% | 80.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.3 | 814 | 13,006 | 33.3% | 60.0% | |
| 50.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 910 | 12,213 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.1 | 859 | 13,514 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 2.6 | 834 | 9,190 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.3 | 930 | 11,898 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 785 | 10,625 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.5 | 909 | 13,381 | 50.0% | 33.3% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 772 | 10,825 | 100.0% | 60.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 6.1 | 904 | 13,427 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 66.67% | 6 | 5.4 | 1,271 | 12,071 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 1,032 | 15,077 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 1,142 | 12,571 | 100.0% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.3 | 893 | 9,004 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.4 | 722 | 4,474 | 25.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.1 | 1,373 | 13,716 | 0.0% | 66.7% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 2.2 | 647 | 10,435 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
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Vex vs Illaoi - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vex do against Illaoi in League of Legends?
Illaoi wins the Vex vs Illaoi matchup with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, a 20.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.11.
How does Vex do against Illaoi in the early game?
In the early game, Illaoi has the advantage against Vex with a 75.0% win rate versus 25.0%. Illaoi players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.
How does Vex do against Illaoi in the late game?
In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Illaoi matchup with a 100.0% win rate compared to 0.0%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.
Who wins the Vex vs Illaoi matchup?
Illaoi wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.11. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Illaoi is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Vex build against Illaoi?
The best Vex build against Illaoi includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.
What are the best Vex runes against Illaoi?
The best Vex runes against Illaoi use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vex vs Illaoi matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vex counter Illaoi?
No, Vex struggles against Illaoi with only a 40.0% win rate. Illaoi has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Illaoi's lead.
How do I play Vex against Illaoi?
When playing Vex against Illaoi, play cautiously and avoid Illaoi's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Illaoi in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.