Vex - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
50.5%
Pick Rate
2.4%

Vexvs Ryze

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 20, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Ryze is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate (+11.1%) over Ryze based on 18 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Ryze scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Ryze 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
Ryze - 55.6% win rateRyze(55.6%)
Vex - 55.6% win rate in this matchup
Vex
55.6% WR
VS
Ryze vs Vex matchup - 44.4% win rate
Ryze
44.4% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Ryze Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Ryze matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 18
55.6%
Win Rate
44.4%
6.4
CS / min
7.4
858
DMG / min
785
10,930
Gold / game
11,059
107
Heal / min
181
516
DMG Mitigated / min
686
1.1
CC / min
0.7
85.7%
Early Game WR
14.3%
36.4%
Late Game WR
63.6%

Vex vs Ryze Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Ryze matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 18 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ryze's 44.4%, giving Vex a 11.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Ryze outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Ryze reaches their power spikes, while Ryze should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.4s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex players can confidently pick into Ryze and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Ryze 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 Ryze Laning Phase Breakdown

Ryze wins the laning phase against Vex in League of Legends

Ryze is favored during the laning phase against Vex, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Ryze holds advantages in farming, gold income and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Vex
7.4Ryze
Ryze significantly out-farms Vex by 1.1 CS per minute, accumulating an estimated 16 CS lead by mid game. This substantial farming gap gives Ryze a major gold advantage and earlier item completions. Vex players should prioritize wave management techniques like freezing near tower and using abilities efficiently to minimize the deficit.
Damage
858Vex
785Ryze
Vex deals 73 more champion damage per minute than Ryze. While noticeable in extended trades, this gap can be offset by Ryze choosing favorable fight windows, such as engaging when Vex's key abilities are on cooldown or trading immediately after dodging a skillshot.
Economy
10,930Vex
11,059Ryze
Vex and Ryze generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 129 gold difference. Neither champion has a clear economic advantage, so gold leads will depend on individual play quality, kill participation, and objective contributions.
Utility
1.1Vex
0.7Ryze
Vex provides 0.4 seconds more crowd control per minute than Ryze, 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
623Vex
867Ryze
Ryze vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 244 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Ryze 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 Ryze

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Ryze, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Ryze 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 has a 40.0% win rate across 5 games. While the overall matchup may be difficult, this item path gives Vex the best chance to compete against Ryze. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Ryze matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
85.7%
+71.4% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex85.7%
Ryze early game win rateRyze14.3%
Late Game
Ryze
63.6%
+27.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex36.4%
Ryze late game win rateRyze63.6%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 85.7% win rate — a 71.4 percentage point lead over Ryze. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Ryze is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 63.6% win rate — 27.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Ryze, 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 Ryze reaches their scaling breakpoints. If Ryze 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 Ryze

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs RyzeDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs RyzeCheap Shot - best Vex rune vs RyzeGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs RyzeUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Ryze
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs RyzeSorcery
Axiom Arcanist - best Vex rune vs RyzeScorch - best Vex rune vs Ryze
100.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Vex to press their advantage against Ryze, amplifying the strengths that make this a favorable matchup.


Vex matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. 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 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
54.43%1586.390711,97953.3%55.4%
49.25%1346.492311,72936.2%59.2%
41.90%1056.087211,38939.5%43.5%
53.19%946.093311,40259.0%49.1%
56.67%905.484912,08554.8%57.6%
55.06%896.31,01711,59753.5%56.5%
50.00%806.196811,63247.2%52.3%
51.90%796.383212,02154.5%50.0%
39.19%745.782611,78731.0%44.4%
47.95%736.190411,44742.5%54.5%
61.19%675.993611,93664.3%59.0%
43.94%665.774410,82350.0%39.5%
55.74%616.285311,36558.1%53.3%
66.04%535.81,02812,43468.4%64.7%
50.00%506.381311,93143.5%55.6%
38.78%496.389411,28337.0%40.9%
50.00%486.079810,90155.6%42.9%
56.25%486.390012,82657.1%55.6%
54.35%466.01,04012,83166.7%48.4%
57.14%426.583911,14057.9%56.5%
50.00%426.181411,52250.0%50.0%
35.71%425.988610,60044.0%23.5%
48.72%396.595211,27445.5%52.9%
63.16%386.282710,98356.3%68.2%
56.76%375.983811,24456.3%57.1%
48.65%376.297412,49564.7%35.0%
41.67%365.587211,53537.5%45.0%
44.44%365.782111,49741.2%47.4%
61.76%345.998513,28775.0%57.7%
64.52%315.81,02312,08257.1%70.6%
50.00%306.398511,76853.9%47.1%
46.43%286.192210,28537.5%58.3%
37.04%276.098310,63235.3%40.0%
33.33%246.693011,16042.9%20.0%
52.17%236.362510,44060.0%46.1%
50.00%226.61,03413,49450.0%50.0%
55.00%206.093311,74687.5%33.3%
31.58%195.597312,41266.7%25.0%
55.56%186.485810,93085.7%36.4%
38.89%185.48099,55640.0%37.5%
46.67%155.082410,20944.4%50.0%
42.86%146.094310,48157.1%28.6%
53.85%135.080711,92040.0%62.5%
54.55%117.31,08312,23940.0%66.7%
10.00%106.193211,44716.7%0.0%
70.00%106.184211,04166.7%75.0%
55.56%96.377311,25675.0%40.0%
66.67%96.391211,18480.0%50.0%
55.56%95.71,03911,31725.0%80.0%
55.56%94.387411,74950.0%57.1%
37.50%86.489010,75566.7%20.0%
50.00%85.51,16712,60566.7%40.0%
25.00%85.91,01513,3060.0%33.3%
62.50%85.795511,64250.0%75.0%
62.50%81.96989,52233.3%80.0%
57.14%75.793612,0090.0%80.0%
42.86%75.61,02412,38266.7%25.0%
42.86%76.195112,3240.0%75.0%
28.57%72.25828,9940.0%40.0%
28.57%75.567010,59150.0%20.0%
83.33%61.773410,32066.7%100.0%
50.00%66.01,09210,93950.0%50.0%
83.33%65.591911,65675.0%100.0%
50.00%63.95689,55250.0%50.0%
50.00%64.595611,949100.0%40.0%
33.33%65.81,07812,4390.0%50.0%
0.00%64.462510,3030.0%0.0%
40.00%55.578510,32433.3%50.0%
40.00%52.57899,74766.7%0.0%
40.00%56.41,11514,54250.0%33.3%
60.00%56.01,12311,634100.0%33.3%
40.00%51.95187,85125.0%100.0%
80.00%55.91,07711,31066.7%100.0%
60.00%52.285911,65150.0%66.7%
60.00%55.592011,565100.0%33.3%
60.00%56.31,25614,3880.0%100.0%
0.00%55.31,01813,5090.0%0.0%
20.00%52.591210,0630.0%33.3%
20.00%55.885610,30050.0%0.0%

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Vex vs Ryze - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Ryze in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Vex vs Ryze matchup with a 55.6% win rate compared to Ryze's 44.4%, a 11.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 18 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Ryze in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Ryze with a 85.7% win rate versus 14.3%. 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 Ryze in the late game?

In the late game, Ryze takes over the Vex vs Ryze matchup with a 63.6% win rate compared to 36.4%. Ryze scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Ryze matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Ryze with a 55.6% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 11.1 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 18 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Ryze?

The best Vex build against Ryze includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 40.0% 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 Ryze?

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

Does Vex counter Ryze?

Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Ryze with a 55.6% win rate. Vex strongly counters Ryze in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vex against Ryze?

When playing Vex against Ryze, 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.