Vexvs Riven
Vex vs Riven is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.4. Vex wins with a 75.0% win rate (+50.0%) over Riven based on 5 games. Vex 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 Riven 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.
Riven(75.0%)Who Wins the Vex vs Riven Matchup?
Vex vs Riven Matchup Summary
The Vex vs Riven matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 75.0% win rate compared to Riven's 25.0%, giving Vex a 50.0 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Riven players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Riven leads by 615 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex players can confidently pick into Riven and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Riven away from CS whenever possible. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.
Vex vs Riven Laning Phase Breakdown
Vex is favored during the laning phase against Riven, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Vex holds advantages in damage, gold income and crowd control, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.
Best Vex Build Against Riven
Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Riven, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Riven 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 performs exceptionally well, achieving a 100.0% win rate across 1 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Riven. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Riven matchup.
Early Game vs Late Game
Vex50.0%Riven50.0%Vex100.0%Riven0.0%The early game (first 15 minutes) is a toss-up between Vex and Riven, 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.
Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 100.0% win rate — 100.0 points above Riven. Extended games heavily favor Vex, whose kit and scaling make them a dominant force in team fights and objective control.
Vex holds the advantage at every stage of the game, making this a consistently favorable matchup from lane through late game team fights. Riven players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.
Best Vex Runes Against Riven
Domination
Sorcery
Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Vex to press their advantage against Riven, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.
Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.4. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52.45% | 288 | 6.3 | 910 | 11,638 | 48.9% | 55.7% | |
| 45.19% | 272 | 6.4 | 919 | 11,800 | 53.9% | 38.7% | |
| 55.36% | 169 | 6.3 | 877 | 12,027 | 54.7% | 55.8% | |
| 57.83% | 166 | 6.3 | 993 | 11,925 | 63.8% | 52.3% | |
| 45.83% | 144 | 6.2 | 886 | 11,561 | 38.6% | 52.7% | |
| 46.62% | 134 | 6.2 | 915 | 11,468 | 47.6% | 45.7% | |
| 52.07% | 121 | 6.4 | 978 | 12,450 | 52.8% | 51.5% | |
| 44.17% | 120 | 6.0 | 918 | 11,632 | 48.0% | 41.4% | |
| 38.10% | 105 | 5.6 | 794 | 11,045 | 41.2% | 35.2% | |
| 52.27% | 91 | 6.2 | 841 | 11,895 | 46.0% | 56.9% | |
| 48.31% | 89 | 6.4 | 941 | 12,150 | 42.1% | 52.9% | |
| 62.92% | 89 | 6.1 | 977 | 11,196 | 69.4% | 55.0% | |
| 47.73% | 88 | 6.2 | 821 | 11,957 | 46.9% | 48.2% | |
| 47.62% | 84 | 6.3 | 907 | 12,279 | 52.8% | 43.8% | |
| 43.90% | 82 | 6.2 | 921 | 12,213 | 61.8% | 31.3% | |
| 50.63% | 79 | 6.1 | 840 | 11,406 | 61.8% | 42.2% | |
| 47.44% | 78 | 6.0 | 820 | 11,827 | 48.5% | 46.7% | |
| 53.25% | 78 | 5.9 | 936 | 11,844 | 63.9% | 43.9% | |
| 59.72% | 72 | 6.1 | 922 | 11,753 | 58.8% | 60.5% | |
| 43.28% | 67 | 6.0 | 897 | 12,489 | 37.0% | 47.5% | |
| 47.76% | 67 | 5.8 | 725 | 11,238 | 29.2% | 58.1% | |
| 45.45% | 67 | 6.4 | 927 | 12,535 | 35.7% | 52.6% | |
| 49.09% | 55 | 6.0 | 841 | 11,337 | 58.3% | 41.9% | |
| 58.00% | 50 | 6.5 | 989 | 12,707 | 72.7% | 46.4% | |
| 62.50% | 49 | 6.5 | 906 | 11,479 | 77.8% | 53.3% | |
| 53.19% | 47 | 6.2 | 880 | 12,635 | 52.6% | 53.6% | |
| 58.70% | 46 | 6.3 | 786 | 10,492 | 53.9% | 65.0% | |
| 38.64% | 44 | 6.3 | 896 | 11,492 | 35.3% | 40.7% | |
| 43.90% | 42 | 6.0 | 953 | 12,503 | 56.3% | 36.0% | |
| 63.41% | 41 | 6.1 | 1,006 | 13,086 | 77.8% | 52.2% | |
| 54.05% | 38 | 6.3 | 955 | 12,080 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 56.76% | 37 | 6.2 | 811 | 11,917 | 55.6% | 57.9% | |
| 60.61% | 33 | 6.1 | 928 | 12,456 | 76.9% | 50.0% | |
| 43.75% | 32 | 6.5 | 960 | 12,209 | 50.0% | 38.9% | |
| 61.29% | 31 | 6.1 | 820 | 10,660 | 56.3% | 66.7% | |
| 34.48% | 30 | 6.3 | 939 | 12,213 | 50.0% | 23.5% | |
| 57.14% | 28 | 5.7 | 855 | 10,333 | 40.0% | 76.9% | |
| 70.37% | 27 | 5.9 | 935 | 12,196 | 75.0% | 68.4% | |
| 57.69% | 26 | 6.4 | 929 | 12,394 | 50.0% | 60.0% | |
| 54.17% | 24 | 6.8 | 864 | 10,152 | 41.7% | 66.7% | |
| 39.13% | 24 | 6.1 | 853 | 11,838 | 36.4% | 41.7% | |
| 47.83% | 23 | 5.7 | 876 | 11,145 | 45.5% | 50.0% | |
| 52.17% | 23 | 5.7 | 864 | 10,435 | 58.3% | 45.5% | |
| 43.48% | 23 | 6.5 | 925 | 12,010 | 54.5% | 33.3% | |
| 57.14% | 21 | 6.1 | 1,091 | 12,301 | 50.0% | 61.5% | |
| 52.63% | 19 | 5.8 | 819 | 12,242 | 42.9% | 58.3% | |
| 38.89% | 18 | 5.8 | 909 | 10,639 | 37.5% | 40.0% | |
| 50.00% | 16 | 6.5 | 897 | 10,896 | 37.5% | 62.5% | |
| 66.67% | 15 | 5.5 | 938 | 11,954 | 62.5% | 71.4% | |
| 60.00% | 15 | 5.8 | 940 | 11,350 | 55.6% | 66.7% | |
| 28.57% | 14 | 6.5 | 835 | 11,602 | 40.0% | 22.2% | |
| 57.14% | 14 | 6.7 | 842 | 12,159 | 71.4% | 42.9% | |
| 30.77% | 13 | 6.0 | 859 | 11,742 | 16.7% | 42.9% | |
| 66.67% | 12 | 6.6 | 864 | 11,472 | 77.8% | 33.3% | |
| 16.67% | 12 | 6.3 | 1,068 | 10,960 | 14.3% | 20.0% | |
| 45.45% | 11 | 6.2 | 957 | 11,741 | 57.1% | 25.0% | |
| 30.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 681 | 8,652 | 28.6% | 33.3% | |
| 40.00% | 10 | 6.5 | 868 | 10,804 | 33.3% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 10 | 1.8 | 686 | 9,659 | 75.0% | 50.0% | |
| 90.00% | 10 | 6.1 | 954 | 9,767 | 85.7% | 100.0% | |
| 50.00% | 10 | 6.9 | 815 | 12,193 | 40.0% | 60.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 6.3 | 1,039 | 10,036 | 60.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.3 | 737 | 10,255 | 37.5% | 0.0% | |
| 44.44% | 9 | 6.1 | 783 | 11,089 | 60.0% | 25.0% | |
| 33.33% | 9 | 5.6 | 754 | 10,398 | 25.0% | 40.0% | |
| 55.56% | 9 | 5.5 | 809 | 11,129 | 66.7% | 50.0% | |
| 75.00% | 8 | 5.6 | 891 | 10,646 | 75.0% | 75.0% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 6.2 | 899 | 8,785 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 5.8 | 915 | 12,357 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 71.43% | 7 | 6.1 | 971 | 13,748 | 0.0% | 83.3% | |
| 57.14% | 7 | 4.9 | 867 | 11,575 | 100.0% | 50.0% | |
| 28.57% | 7 | 5.8 | 791 | 12,251 | 0.0% | 33.3% | |
| 42.86% | 7 | 5.3 | 758 | 11,180 | 50.0% | 40.0% | |
| 83.33% | 6 | 6.4 | 958 | 11,151 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 50.00% | 6 | 3.4 | 632 | 7,508 | 60.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 5.6 | 905 | 11,635 | 25.0% | 0.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 5.3 | 856 | 10,743 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 33.33% | 6 | 2.9 | 634 | 9,138 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 16.67% | 6 | 4.7 | 903 | 12,388 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.5 | 1,097 | 17,265 | 0.0% | 80.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 831 | 12,684 | 50.0% | 66.7% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 4.8 | 951 | 12,816 | 0.0% | 100.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 830 | 13,633 | 100.0% | 75.0% | |
| 0.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 717 | 7,069 | 0.0% | 0.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.6 | 752 | 10,786 | 50.0% | 0.0% | |
| 100.00% | 5 | 6.0 | 1,202 | 15,387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 5.2 | 981 | 12,266 | 0.0% | 50.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 3.6 | 714 | 11,055 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
| 20.00% | 5 | 7.7 | 889 | 15,892 | 0.0% | 20.0% | |
| 80.00% | 5 | 2.4 | 897 | 9,579 | 66.7% | 100.0% | |
| 75.00% | 5 | 5.8 | 919 | 12,011 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 1.8 | 800 | 9,422 | 50.0% | 100.0% | |
| 40.00% | 5 | 6.5 | 1,126 | 12,818 | 66.7% | 0.0% | |
| 60.00% | 5 | 6.2 | 786 | 13,217 | 0.0% | 75.0% | |
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Vex vs Riven - Frequently Asked Questions
How does Vex do against Riven in League of Legends?
Vex wins the Vex vs Riven matchup with a 75.0% win rate compared to Riven's 25.0%, a 50.0 percentage point difference. This data is based on 5 recent ranked games in patch 26.4.
How does Vex do against Riven in the early game?
In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Riven 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 Riven in the late game?
In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Riven 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 Riven matchup?
Vex wins the matchup against Riven with a 75.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.4. The 50.0 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.
What is the best Vex build against Riven?
The best Vex build against Riven includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 100.0% 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 Riven?
The best Vex runes against Riven use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Vex vs Riven matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.
Does Vex counter Riven?
Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Riven with a 75.0% win rate. Vex strongly counters Riven in lane based on current patch 26.4 data.
How do I play Vex against Riven?
When playing Vex against Riven, 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.