Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.7%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Vexvs Nami

AMage
Patch26.10
Matches1,009,027
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedMay 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Nami is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.10. Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Nami scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Nami 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
Nami - 40.0% win rateNami(40.0%)
Vex - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
40.0% WR
VS
Nami vs Vex matchup - 60.0% win rate
Nami
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Nami Matchup?

Nami wins the Vex vs Nami matchup
Winner
Nami
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
1.4
CS / min
0.8
723
DMG / min
314
9,781
Gold / game
8,817
88
Heal / min
527
417
DMG Mitigated / min
257
1.3
CC / min
1.1
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vex vs Nami Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Nami matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nami wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Nami a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Nami outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Nami reaches their power spikes, while Nami should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in damage output, where Vex leads by 409 DMG/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nami 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 Nami 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 Nami Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Nami in League of Legends

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

Farming
1.4Vex
0.8Nami
Vex edges out Nami by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 8 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
723Vex
314Nami
Vex heavily out-damages Nami by 409 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nami 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
9,781Vex
8,817Nami
Vex generates a commanding 965 more gold per game than Nami. This substantial economic advantage means Vex consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Nami should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
1.3Vex
1.1Nami
Both Vex and Nami 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
505Vex
785Nami
Nami vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 280 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nami 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 Nami

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

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Nami early game win rateNami50.0%
Late Game
Nami
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex33.3%
Nami late game win rateNami66.7%

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

Nami is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Nami, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Vex has the edge early, but Nami gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Vex Runes Against Nami

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs NamiDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs NamiTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs NamiGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs NamiUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Nami
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs NamiSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs NamiGathering Storm - best Vex rune vs Nami
100.0% WR

The Domination and Sorcery rune setup gives Vex the best tools to compete against Nami in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.10. 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 26.10
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
55.50%2186.185610,69861.7%49.5%
49.08%2186.392011,97147.6%50.0%
48.68%1526.095911,74154.0%44.9%
51.01%1496.384111,52847.7%53.6%
54.55%1326.11,05011,81564.4%46.6%
45.97%1245.982911,55950.9%42.3%
43.44%1235.886911,44846.1%42.2%
56.30%1196.084311,08464.3%49.2%
49.56%1136.196212,13354.0%46.0%
43.12%1095.886611,34945.6%41.3%
43.81%1055.581810,85641.5%45.3%
47.57%1035.783310,51054.4%42.1%
47.52%1016.080611,08437.2%55.2%
50.56%896.01,07311,97246.1%54.0%
51.16%866.095911,31460.0%45.1%
49.33%755.978012,19250.0%49.1%
51.39%725.774510,28637.1%64.9%
57.14%706.180011,74568.0%51.1%
50.72%696.092711,01151.5%50.0%
44.78%676.495011,29939.3%48.7%
37.50%646.396811,37544.8%31.4%
42.86%635.990912,32735.0%46.5%
50.79%636.688611,12843.3%57.6%
54.10%615.391711,87759.1%51.3%
45.00%606.081410,47450.0%41.7%
61.02%596.183410,04958.1%64.3%
35.09%575.679010,61930.4%38.2%
44.44%546.486711,06047.8%41.9%
46.15%525.888611,70727.8%55.9%
58.33%486.299111,90263.6%53.9%
48.94%476.194711,62940.0%53.1%
53.66%416.197012,25660.0%50.0%
47.50%406.195312,20052.6%42.9%
50.00%406.21,00611,90070.0%43.3%
48.57%356.192410,83447.4%50.0%
45.45%336.392310,71250.0%40.0%
61.29%316.31,00113,28757.1%62.5%
48.15%275.48579,98544.4%50.0%
50.00%265.779810,04940.0%63.6%
42.31%265.284010,83144.4%41.2%
36.00%256.092910,50133.3%38.5%
59.09%226.083811,57160.0%58.3%
42.86%215.890011,94940.0%45.5%
55.00%205.995812,42580.0%46.7%
65.00%205.283811,13680.0%50.0%
66.67%186.197611,75660.0%69.2%
41.18%176.07539,90037.5%44.4%
47.06%176.398711,05860.0%28.6%
52.94%176.191712,40275.0%46.1%
56.25%166.398111,46355.6%57.1%
50.00%163.673510,59150.0%50.0%
46.67%155.896310,24433.3%55.6%
46.67%154.56989,37642.9%50.0%
50.00%146.192511,51360.0%44.4%
75.00%125.91,00011,927100.0%50.0%
45.45%115.781810,51660.0%33.3%
63.64%115.990111,011100.0%20.0%
60.00%106.182011,32757.1%66.7%
60.00%105.986912,88166.7%57.1%
30.00%106.090510,02733.3%28.6%
50.00%86.41,0399,92760.0%33.3%
37.50%86.399310,76750.0%25.0%
75.00%85.695212,9640.0%75.0%
50.00%85.51,01410,05266.7%40.0%
71.43%75.49029,70366.7%75.0%
71.43%76.893413,6240.0%83.3%
57.14%76.697510,27360.0%50.0%
42.86%75.88679,31466.7%25.0%
42.86%73.67819,10650.0%33.3%
14.29%76.399211,9770.0%20.0%
14.29%76.41,06512,12933.3%0.0%
33.33%65.985613,49433.3%33.3%
50.00%65.97479,58160.0%0.0%
83.33%66.81,22013,897100.0%80.0%
16.67%66.188513,6540.0%20.0%
50.00%67.81,00112,92750.0%50.0%
33.33%65.898413,588100.0%20.0%
83.33%65.41,05812,78066.7%100.0%
20.00%56.983911,09250.0%0.0%
40.00%56.51,07211,73325.0%100.0%
60.00%56.091510,87550.0%100.0%
40.00%51.47239,78150.0%33.3%
40.00%52.66919,7680.0%100.0%
40.00%53.698211,81233.3%50.0%
60.00%55.399711,94450.0%66.7%
60.00%54.91,18215,7470.0%75.0%
40.00%53.85377,68225.0%100.0%

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Vex vs Nami - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Nami in League of Legends?

Nami wins the Vex vs Nami 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 26.10.

How does Vex do against Nami in the early game?

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

In the late game, Nami takes over the Vex vs Nami matchup with a 66.7% win rate compared to 33.3%. Nami scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Nami matchup?

Nami wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.10. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Nami is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Nami?

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

What are the best Vex runes against Nami?

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

Does Vex counter Nami?

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

How do I play Vex against Nami?

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