Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
48.3%
Pick Rate
2.0%

Vexvs Malphite

FMage
Patch26.11
Matches776,441
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 4, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Malphite is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.11. Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Malphite scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Malphite 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.

Compare against an opponent
Vex - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
40.0% WR
VS
Malphite vs Vex matchup - 60.0% win rate
Malphite
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Malphite Matchup?

Malphite wins the Vex vs Malphite matchup
Winner
Malphite
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
4.7
CS / min
4.9
683
DMG / min
920
11,125
Gold / game
13,775
100
Heal / min
103
478
DMG Mitigated / min
1,116
1.2
CC / min
1.0
100.0%
Early Game WR
0.0%
0.0%
Late Game WR
100.0%

Vex vs Malphite Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Malphite matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Malphite wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Malphite a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Malphite outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Malphite reaches their power spikes, while Malphite should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Malphite leads by 641 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Malphite 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 Malphite 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 Malphite Laning Phase Breakdown

Malphite wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

Malphite is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 4 out of 5 key stat categories. Malphite holds advantages in farming, damage, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
4.7Vex
4.9Malphite
Vex and Malphite farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.3 CS/min difference. Neither champion holds a meaningful farming advantage, so lane dominance will come from trading and jungle interaction rather than CS leads.
Damage
683Vex
920Malphite
Malphite heavily out-damages Vex by 238 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 Malphite's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
11,125Vex
13,775Malphite
Malphite generates a commanding 2,651 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Malphite 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
1.0Malphite
Both Vex and Malphite provide similar amounts of crowd control (0.2s/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
578Vex
1,219Malphite
Malphite vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 641 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Malphite 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 Malphite

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex100.0%
Malphite early game win rateMalphite0.0%
Late Game
Malphite
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex0.0%
Malphite late game win rateMalphite100.0%

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

Malphite is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Malphite, 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 Malphite reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Malphite 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 Malphite

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs MalphiteDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs MalphiteTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs MalphiteDeep Ward - best Vex rune vs MalphiteTreasure Hunter - best Vex rune vs Malphite
Inspiration rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs MalphiteInspiration
Magical Footwear - best Vex rune vs MalphiteTriple Tonic - best Vex rune vs Malphite
100.0% WR

The Domination and Inspiration rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Malphite 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.

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
46.95%1646.390410,88348.1%45.9%
52.83%1596.088611,35347.7%56.4%
46.27%1346.086911,78548.2%44.9%
46.83%1265.989911,56148.3%45.5%
53.60%1256.092810,95353.9%53.3%
51.26%1196.098311,23561.4%41.9%
41.12%1075.891912,36554.5%35.1%
41.35%1045.682011,04840.8%41.8%
46.15%916.296011,70534.2%54.7%
50.00%866.184111,12955.6%46.0%
56.47%856.089612,63448.3%60.7%
46.67%756.01,00911,67059.3%39.6%
56.16%735.897811,24354.3%57.9%
43.28%675.987312,41244.0%42.9%
55.56%636.095912,43058.3%53.9%
47.46%596.294612,37454.2%42.9%
44.07%596.597412,23245.5%43.2%
53.45%585.91,07612,24440.9%61.1%
49.12%575.584410,96556.5%44.1%
46.00%505.977710,72756.0%36.0%
58.00%505.885310,81654.2%61.5%
64.00%506.294011,97860.9%66.7%
50.00%446.293811,39372.2%34.6%
41.86%436.184911,33438.1%45.5%
51.16%435.984712,18358.8%46.1%
57.50%405.595812,39372.7%51.7%
60.53%386.21,03313,01162.5%59.1%
50.00%366.289610,30660.0%37.5%
50.00%366.294012,37768.8%35.0%
55.88%346.092011,81653.9%57.1%
48.48%336.11,00411,12150.0%47.1%
50.00%326.61,07311,90450.0%50.0%
54.84%316.098513,02040.0%61.9%
44.83%296.599612,04263.6%33.3%
55.17%296.199213,73166.7%50.0%
65.52%296.293211,07873.3%57.1%
50.00%286.295911,36350.0%50.0%
50.00%224.876810,85050.0%50.0%
47.62%216.094611,21342.9%50.0%
47.62%216.381110,57853.9%37.5%
52.63%196.388510,32661.5%33.3%
57.89%196.198712,18587.5%36.4%
50.00%186.191413,49175.0%42.9%
60.00%156.399312,06740.0%70.0%
66.67%155.47909,29860.0%80.0%
35.71%145.669510,79616.7%50.0%
38.46%134.078110,84457.1%16.7%
58.33%125.385811,56550.0%66.7%
63.64%116.297113,08250.0%66.7%
40.00%106.39779,77242.9%33.3%
40.00%105.699012,33350.0%37.5%
20.00%106.588912,23825.0%16.7%
60.00%105.797712,75466.7%57.1%
50.00%105.189913,27533.3%57.1%
70.00%105.595613,22360.0%80.0%
20.00%105.78219,50133.3%0.0%
55.56%96.47069,88060.0%50.0%
66.67%96.48239,20680.0%50.0%
50.00%85.588712,89660.0%33.3%
37.50%82.595610,65150.0%25.0%
25.00%85.686911,8080.0%33.3%
62.50%85.98698,35166.7%50.0%
62.50%85.41,25611,27666.7%60.0%
62.50%85.083613,177100.0%50.0%
71.43%74.473710,107100.0%60.0%
42.86%76.61,11513,628100.0%20.0%
57.14%75.81,34513,00550.0%66.7%
66.67%66.190413,4270.0%80.0%
33.33%65.485912,2570.0%50.0%
100.00%55.21,03215,077100.0%100.0%
20.00%52.264710,4350.0%33.3%
60.00%53.581111,19266.7%50.0%
60.00%51.970111,13033.3%100.0%
40.00%56.47224,47425.0%100.0%
40.00%56.56457,92425.0%100.0%
40.00%54.768311,125100.0%0.0%

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Vex vs Malphite - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Malphite in League of Legends?

Malphite wins the Vex vs Malphite 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 Malphite in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Malphite with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. 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 Malphite in the late game?

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

Who wins the Vex vs Malphite matchup?

Malphite 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 Malphite is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Malphite?

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

What are the best Vex runes against Malphite?

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

Does Vex counter Malphite?

No, Vex struggles against Malphite with only a 40.0% win rate. Malphite has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Malphite's lead.

How do I play Vex against Malphite?

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