Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
51.8%
Pick Rate
1.9%

Vexvs Nasus

SMage
Patch26.12
Matches328,930
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedJun 19, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Nasus is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.12. Nasus wins with a 80.0% win rate (+60.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 - 20.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
20.0% WR
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Nasus vs Vex matchup - 80.0% win rate
Nasus
80.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Nasus Matchup?

Nasus wins the Vex vs Nasus matchup
Winner
Nasus
Matches: 5
20.0%
Win Rate
80.0%
4.9
CS / min
4.7
1,056
DMG / min
789
11,523
Gold / game
13,039
94
Heal / min
673
575
DMG Mitigated / min
1,633
1.3
CC / min
0.6
0.0%
Early Game WR
100.0%
25.0%
Late Game WR
75.0%

Vex vs Nasus Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Nasus matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Nasus wins with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, giving Nasus a 60.0 percentage point advantage. Nasus dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Vex players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Nasus leads by 1,638 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Nasus 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 Nasus 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 Nasus Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Nasus in League of Legends

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

Farming
4.9Vex
4.7Nasus
Vex and Nasus farm at nearly identical rates in this matchup, with only a 0.2 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
1,056Vex
789Nasus
Vex heavily out-damages Nasus by 267 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Nasus 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
11,523Vex
13,039Nasus
Nasus generates a commanding 1,516 more gold per game than Vex. This substantial economic advantage means Nasus 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
1.3Vex
0.6Nasus
Vex provides 0.7 seconds more crowd control per minute than Nasus, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Vex coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
669Vex
2,306Nasus
Nasus vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 1,638 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Nasus 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 Nasus

Sorcerer's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Nasus, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Nasus are Luden's Echo, Shadowflame and Zhonya's Hourglass. This combination gives Vex an effective balance of damage, survivability, and utility for the matchup. This build achieves a solid 50.0% win rate across 2 games, proving it to be a reliable item path when facing Nasus. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Nasus matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Nasus
100.0%
+100.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex0.0%
Nasus early game win rateNasus100.0%
Late Game
Nasus
75.0%
+50.0% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex25.0%
Nasus late game win rateNasus75.0%

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

Nasus is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 75.0% win rate — 50.0 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Nasus, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.

Nasus holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Vex players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vex Runes Against Nasus

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs NasusDomination
Dark Harvest - best Vex rune vs NasusCheap Shot - best Vex rune vs NasusSixth Sense - best Vex rune vs NasusUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Nasus
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs NasusSorcery
Transcendence - best Vex rune vs NasusGathering Storm - best Vex rune vs Nasus
100.0% WR

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


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.12. 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 26.12
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
44.74%766.21,00011,67146.7%43.5%
53.73%676.291811,74659.4%48.6%
51.85%545.893611,72052.2%51.6%
41.67%485.999810,81738.1%44.4%
59.57%476.01,02011,72452.6%64.3%
62.79%436.599012,25470.0%56.5%
54.76%425.896312,00566.7%48.1%
55.00%406.191011,35557.9%52.4%
48.72%396.591212,99840.0%54.2%
60.53%385.880311,81960.0%60.9%
47.22%365.489510,70441.2%52.6%
50.00%326.486511,64166.7%40.0%
61.29%315.782610,96968.8%53.3%
38.71%316.098513,03255.6%31.8%
57.14%285.980111,88660.0%55.6%
40.74%276.077210,78861.5%21.4%
50.00%266.084911,19518.2%73.3%
46.15%265.881010,57740.0%50.0%
30.77%266.087811,86341.7%21.4%
50.00%246.587811,38645.5%53.9%
62.50%246.193611,54569.2%54.5%
54.17%246.31,0309,82771.4%30.0%
61.90%216.295312,91166.7%60.0%
41.18%176.08899,85230.0%57.1%
56.25%166.499011,30650.0%62.5%
53.33%155.887111,82971.4%37.5%
64.29%145.797112,24142.9%85.7%
53.85%136.61,12411,15755.6%50.0%
46.15%136.31,06812,65737.5%60.0%
53.85%136.41,00512,70966.7%50.0%
61.54%135.71,06811,96275.0%55.6%
50.00%126.297211,21950.0%50.0%
66.67%125.287412,10633.3%77.8%
45.45%116.483811,7500.0%71.4%
27.27%116.08089,82928.6%25.0%
72.73%116.489710,99380.0%66.7%
40.00%105.66799,48550.0%25.0%
11.11%96.31,08012,08125.0%0.0%
33.33%96.174911,4400.0%50.0%
62.50%86.01,06712,81433.3%80.0%
37.50%86.47928,51820.0%66.7%
37.50%85.18378,70375.0%0.0%
50.00%85.07819,02750.0%50.0%
42.86%76.685311,90950.0%40.0%
28.57%75.388113,3810.0%33.3%
66.67%65.11,02010,41250.0%75.0%
33.33%65.477511,60350.0%25.0%
33.33%65.067311,33633.3%33.3%
80.00%56.499014,829100.0%75.0%
40.00%54.291312,75350.0%33.3%
40.00%55.96689,7860.0%66.7%
20.00%54.91,05611,5230.0%25.0%
60.00%55.995911,41950.0%66.7%

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Vex vs Nasus - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Nasus in League of Legends?

Nasus wins the Vex vs Nasus matchup with a 80.0% win rate compared to Vex's 20.0%, a 60.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.12.

How does Vex do against Nasus in the early game?

In the early game, Nasus has the advantage against Vex with a 100.0% win rate versus 0.0%. Nasus players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Vex do against Nasus in the late game?

In the late game, Nasus takes over the Vex vs Nasus matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to 25.0%. Nasus scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Nasus matchup?

Nasus wins the matchup against Vex with a 80.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.12. The 60.0 percentage point advantage means Nasus is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Nasus?

The best Vex build against Nasus includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Sorcerer's Shoes. This build achieves a 50.0% 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 Nasus?

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

Does Vex counter Nasus?

No, Vex struggles against Nasus with only a 20.0% win rate. Nasus has the advantage in this matchup. Vex players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Nasus's lead.

How do I play Vex against Nasus?

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