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

Vexvs Tristana

BMage
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 23, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Vex vs Tristana is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Tristana wins with a 60.0% win rate (+20.0%) over Vex based on 5 games. Vex wins the early laning phase while Tristana scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Vex build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Vex vs Tristana 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
Tristana - 40.0% win rateTristana(40.0%)
Vex - 40.0% win rate in this matchup
Vex
40.0% WR
VS
Tristana vs Vex matchup - 60.0% win rate
Tristana
60.0% WR

Who Wins the Vex vs Tristana Matchup?

Tristana wins the Vex vs Tristana matchup
Winner
Tristana
Matches: 5
40.0%
Win Rate
60.0%
6.4
CS / min
6.1
1,115
DMG / min
775
14,542
Gold / game
14,685
131
Heal / min
300
808
DMG Mitigated / min
474
1.1
CC / min
0.2
50.0%
Early Game WR
50.0%
33.3%
Late Game WR
66.7%

Vex vs Tristana Matchup Summary

The Vex vs Tristana matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 5 recent matches analyzed, Tristana wins with a 60.0% win rate compared to Vex's 40.0%, giving Tristana a 20.0 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Vex controls the early laning stage, but Tristana outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Vex needs to press advantages before Tristana reaches their power spikes, while Tristana should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in crowd control, where Vex leads by 0.9s CC/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Tristana 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 Tristana 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 Tristana Laning Phase Breakdown

Vex wins the laning phase against Tristana in League of Legends

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

Farming
6.4Vex
6.1Tristana
Vex edges out Tristana by 0.3 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 5 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Vex.
Damage
1,115Vex
775Tristana
Vex heavily out-damages Tristana by 340 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Tristana 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
14,542Vex
14,685Tristana
Vex and Tristana generate nearly equal gold per game, with just a 143 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
0.2Tristana
Vex brings significantly more crowd control than Tristana, with 0.9 more seconds of CC per minute. This large utility gap makes Vex far more valuable in setting up jungle ganks, controlling objectives, and locking down targets in team fights. Tristana should invest in tenacity and position carefully to avoid being chain-CC'd.
Sustain
938Vex
775Tristana
Vex vastly out-sustains Tristana, healing and mitigating 164 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Vex can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Tristana is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Tristana, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Best Vex Build Against Tristana

Spellslinger's Shoes is the optimal boots choice against Tristana, providing the mobility and stats Vex needs most in this matchup. The top-performing core items for Vex against Tristana 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 Tristana. Adjustments may be needed based on team compositions and game state, but this build provides the strongest foundation for the Vex vs Tristana matchup.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Vex
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Vex early game win rateVex50.0%
Tristana early game win rateTristana50.0%
Late Game
Tristana
66.7%
+33.3% advantage
Vex late game win rateVex33.3%
Tristana late game win rateTristana66.7%

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

Tristana is far superior in the late game (25+ minutes), boasting a 66.7% win rate — 33.3 points above Vex. Extended games heavily favor Tristana, 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 Tristana 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 Tristana

Domination rune tree - Vex primary runes vs TristanaDomination
Electrocute - best Vex rune vs TristanaCheap Shot - best Vex rune vs TristanaDeep Ward - best Vex rune vs TristanaUltimate Hunter - best Vex rune vs Tristana
Sorcery rune tree - Vex secondary runes vs TristanaSorcery
Transcendence - best Vex rune vs TristanaScorch - best Vex rune vs Tristana
100.0% WR

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


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 Tristana - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Vex do against Tristana in League of Legends?

Tristana wins the Vex vs Tristana 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 26.7.

How does Vex do against Tristana in the early game?

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

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

Who wins the Vex vs Tristana matchup?

Tristana wins the matchup against Vex with a 60.0% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 20.0 percentage point advantage means Tristana is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 5 games analyzed.

What is the best Vex build against Tristana?

The best Vex build against Tristana 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 Tristana?

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

Does Vex counter Tristana?

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

How do I play Vex against Tristana?

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