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

Vexvs Sylas

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

Vex vs Sylas is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Vex wins with a 66.0% win rate (+32.1%) over Sylas based on 53 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 Sylas 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
Sylas - 66.0% win rateSylas(66.0%)
Vex - 66.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
66.0% WR
VS
Sylas vs Vex matchup - 34.0% win rate
Sylas
34.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Sylas Matchup?

Vex wins the Vex vs Sylas matchup
Winner
Vex
Matches: 53
66.0%
Win Rate
34.0%
5.8
CS / min
5.1
1,028
DMG / min
794
12,434
Gold / game
11,736
86
Heal / min
315
482
DMG Mitigated / min
872
1.2
CC / min
0.7
68.4%
Early Game WR
31.6%
64.7%
Late Game WR
35.3%

Vex vs Sylas Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Sylas matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 53 recent matches analyzed, Vex wins with a 66.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.0%, giving Vex a 32.1 percentage point advantage. Vex dominates at every stage — from early laning through late game team fights. This consistent advantage makes it difficult for Sylas players to find favorable windows, so team-dependent strategies and avoiding solo confrontations are essential. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Sylas leads by 619 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Vex players can confidently pick into Sylas and play aggressively from level 1. Look to establish lane dominance early through favorable trades and zone Sylas 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 Sylas Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Sylas in League of Legends

Vex is favored during the laning phase against Sylas, 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
5.8Vex
5.1Sylas
Vex edges out Sylas by 0.7 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 10 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
1,028Vex
794Sylas
Vex heavily out-damages Sylas by 234 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Sylas 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
12,434Vex
11,736Sylas
Vex earns 698 more gold per game than Sylas, equivalent to roughly one additional component item. This economic edge comes from a combination of better farming, kill participation, and objective control, giving Vex slightly faster item completions.
Utility
1.2Vex
0.7Sylas
Vex provides 0.5 seconds more crowd control per minute than Sylas, 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
569Vex
1,187Sylas
Sylas vastly out-sustains Vex, healing and mitigating 619 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Sylas 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 Sylas

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Sylas, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Sylas 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 83.3% win rate across 12 games — well above average and making it the top item path against Sylas. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Sylas matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
68.4%
+36.8% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex68.4%
Sylas early game win rateSylas31.6%
Late Game
Vex
64.7%
+29.4% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex64.7%
Sylas late game win rateSylas35.3%

Vex dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 68.4% win rate — a 36.8 percentage point lead over Sylas. This lopsided early game means Vex can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Vex is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 64.7% win rate — 29.4 points above Sylas. 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. Sylas players should look for outplays, team-dependent strategies, and picks rather than relying on scaling to win this matchup.

Best Vex Runes Against Sylas

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs SylasDomination
Dark Harvest - best Vex rune vs SylasTaste of Blood - best Vex rune vs SylasGrisly Mementos - best Vex rune vs SylasUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Sylas
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs SylasSorcery
Manaflow Band - best Vex rune vs SylasTranscendence - best Vex rune vs Sylas
80.0% WR

Running Domination primary with Sorcery secondary allows Vex to press their advantage against Sylas, 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 Sylas - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Sylas in League of Legends?

Vex wins the Vex vs Sylas matchup with a 66.0% win rate compared to Sylas's 34.0%, a 32.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 53 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Vex do against Sylas in the early game?

In the early game, Vex has the advantage against Sylas with a 68.4% win rate versus 31.6%. 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 Sylas in the late game?

In the late game, Vex takes over the Vex vs Sylas matchup with a 64.7% win rate compared to 35.3%. Vex scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Vex vs Sylas matchup?

Vex wins the matchup against Sylas with a 66.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 32.1 percentage point advantage means Vex is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 53 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Sylas?

The best Vex build against Sylas includes Luden's Echo, Shadowflame, Zhonya's Hourglass with Spellslinger's Shoes. This build achieves a 83.3% 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 Sylas?

The best Vex runes against Sylas use the Domination primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 80.0% win rate in the Vex vs Sylas matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Vex counter Sylas?

Yes, Vex has a favorable matchup against Sylas with a 66.0% win rate. Vex strongly counters Sylas in lane based on current patch 26.7 data.

How do I play Vex against Sylas?

When playing Vex against Sylas, 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.